New Shoes

Are your other sandals from Hotter? I have a pair of shoes and a pair of sandals both from Hotter and they rub one of my heels so much that I know I can’t wear them for long.

I was going to suggest something like that when I started reading your post! Perhaps something like a padded “burn plaster” but I don’t know how long it would stick. You can also get a product to soften leather which you might be able to use overnight while stuffing the shoe eg with newspaper or a shoe tree perhaps. Could you also wear a discreet plaster on your foot. I totally sympathise as when I love a pair of shoes I will put up with a lot!
PS Hotter are on a 3 day reducing discount at the moment - it was 30% off everything yesterday, 25% today and 20% tomorrow.
Form an orderly queue!

I don’t think buying shoes that are uncomfortable is a good idea.
Can you try a different style?
I would return them.

I used to buy Hotter shoes but no longer find them comfortable. There's nothing wrong with my feet (unlike the rest of me!) so I'm pretty sure that Hotter have changed.

Try a compeed plaster . They are cushioned and stick like glue and shouldn’t rub off .

www.compeed.co.uk/product/compeed-blister-plasters-mixed/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI24C8zNq08QIVye7tCh2LIQJJEAAYASAAEgKAr_D_BwE

Many years ago my Dad used to use something called 'moleskin' . It was self adhesive and very slightly padded but not as thick as a corn plaster. It could be cut to size and placed over the area inside Dad's shoes wherever needed. I'm sure I've seen this still available now.

I find wearing a plaster on my foot rather than in the shoe works for me, just an ordinary fabric one.

I’ve had a shoe tree and stuffing in the shoe, hoping that would help. They are a canvas material, so can’t use a leather softener.

They were a real bargain, £30 off original price. But not cheap if I can’t wear them.

Yes, I’m sure plasters etc. will help.

My other sandals aren’t Hotter. I have other boots from them, so comfy.

Should say also I messed up the ordering for these shoes. The site crashed when I was paying, and I ordered them twice. It was a Sunday, I resolved to phone next day when they were open to try and sort it, but no need. They picked up on my double order, e mailed me to ask if I wanted both pairs, and sorted it without any hassle.

I was impressed.

What about trying a silicone toe protector ? They are very soft and comfortable and you hardly know you're wearing it. Amazon have the best options.

Calendargirl I inadvertently ordered two tubes of shoe cream when the Hotter website played up recently. They phoned me to check that I only wanted one, like you say very impressive in these automated days.
I've treated myself to three pairs in the current sale. I "inherited" several pairs from my Mum's wardrobe and realised I like the thick soles on their shoes. I find I can wear them all day without thinking about my feet.
Uncomfortable shoes show on your face!

If I were in your position I would return the deck shoes. I have learned from past experience the if the shoes are not comfortable then no amount of stretching or padding feet will help. Good luck though , if you keep them and they soften then lucky you - well done !!

Liz46

I used to buy Hotter shoes but no longer find them comfortable. There's nothing wrong with my feet (unlike the rest of me!) so I'm pretty sure that Hotter have changed.

yes they have! their wide fit used to be fine for me but now is not and they do very few styles in extra wide. My old hotters are still fine so i am sure its not my feet. I did contact them and was told my comment would be "passed on" but nothing was done...and yes seams rub, also I find the they rub round the heel too. My sister finds the same.

I recently bought some Groundies shoes. Fabulous for wide-toed, narrow-heeled, shallow-footed, ground-loving feet like mine. Check them out if you're looking for foot freedom.

Can you wind sheep's wool around your toe Calandergirl? I used to have a very painful corn and my chiropodist used to make me a sheep's wool sock for it to stop contact with my shoes, I could hardly feel I had it on the toe.

May help to vaseline the area of your foot for the first dozen wears. Sure the shoe will soften up and meld to your foot. Wear them in the house a few times

Just out of interest I tried on two pairs of shoes in the Cotton Traders sale. I am a 4.5 and the 4 was very good in both pairs. Bought just the sandals as it is summer. Hope that is useful for someone.

I believe Victoria Beckham is said to “break “ her shoes in by wearing them around the house with socks to stretch them.
The Queen gets her dresser Angela Kelly to break hers in!

Most shoe shops sell a spray-on shoe stretch.. you spray inside the shoe where the problem is immediately before putting your foot in... its a bit yeuch(?!).. as its cold and wet.. but stretches the spot just enough to take the pressure away.. you have to do it every wear.. but it lasts for the occasion..

My mum used to tell us to rub a piece of raw potato around the inside heel of new shoes to help soften them and prevent blisters. Same idea as the spray-on shoe stretch stuff that Fleur20 mentions?

All my life I've had problems with new shoes I always end up with blister not just on heels either. I'm now diabetic so am very careful and stick to the same shoes as long as possible. Just had to replace my slippers bought the exact same pair as previously but ended up with terrible blisters on my heels. I would love to find a solution to prevent this from happening!

Talking of Hotter. Our local store has closed. I saw a lady wearing some pale blue open-ish sandals and complimented her on them, she said they were Hotter but I can find them on their website! They looked like they were made of some kind of elasticised fabric rather than leather. Any ideas?

MawBe

I believe Victoria Beckham is said to “break “ her shoes in by wearing them around the house with socks to stretch them.
The Queen gets her dresser Angela Kelly to break hers in!

Have you seen VB's feet?
They are really really bad...

Lucca, Fitflop do some stretchy knitted shoes.

Dd swears by wearing a thick sock and using the hair dryer on the back of the heel for as long as you can bear it.