Happy feet - in heels!

At 5′2″ I NEED my heels. Especially with all the summer skirts getting pulled out of the back of the closet. But okay, okay, the doctors are right - they hurt, they’re bad for our feet. We know! Stop pestering us! Carrie Bradshaw was able to run around the city streets all day in her Manolos! (Don’t give me that “she’s a fictional character” crap! Next you’re going to say kids in high school don’t really dress like the ones on The O.C.!)

But, a little while ago, I read about Insolia Inserts. They’re supposed to shift weight to your heel to reduce pressure and prevent pain. They’re created by a doctor, and shoe manufacturers like DKNY are building them into their shoes, so, okay, I’ll try it!

I’ll admitt I was skeptical at first. Honestly, they felt uncomfortable in anotherwise comfy pair of open toed stilettos that just put too much pressure on the balls of my feet. (Adorable, bronze, kind of nautical-inspired without being too trendy.)

I moved them around, following the instructions and tried to get comfortable on my feet. I’m not used to any kind of inserts or anything, so it still felt weird walking into work.

But, I will say that each time I got up from my desk to go to the bathroom or printer, they felt better and better. After running around at lunchtime, still no pain in the balls of my feet! I think they’re working!

So, now I’m excited about them and my feet feel comfy. Be forewarned that they do take a little getting used to, but I’d definitely recommend!

$8.90 a pair at the Insolia Web site.

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