Blister-Proof The Backs Of Your Shoes With These Ankle-Saving Products

I love shopping for new shoes , but breaking them in is a different story. I recently bought a new pair of loafers that felt great on my feet in the store, but when I wore them on vacation to go out to dinner and walk around, I began to notice building discomfort where the shoes rubbed against the backs of my heels. After my friend saw that my ankles had begun to bleed, she recommended looking into products that can fix ill-fitting or uncomfortable shoes.

If this sounds like a familiar problem to you, you might be pleased to know that Amazon has plenty of products to help in this exact situation. From heel pads to blister balm and even a shoe stretcher , there are plenty of affordable little fixes for shoes that cut the backs of your ankles. I’m relieved I won’t have to leave my new shoes on the shelf, and neither will you, whether it’s loafers, sandals, boots or sneakers giving you issues.

Keep reading to learn more about the products that can transform your uncomfortable shoes into a pair you’ll be reaching for all the time.

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