Breastfeeding shoe experts swear they’ll never get blisters again
WE’VE ALREADY REPORTED IT: You put on a beautiful pair of shoes, but after a few hours you get painful blisters.
Whether it’s new heels for a night out or new boots for a festival, blisters can quickly turn any shoe experience into a painful nightmare.
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But you don’t have to suffer any longer.
There’s an unexpected hero in your toilet drawer that can save your feet from those pesky cracks.
Here it comes: boob tape.
Yes, the same tape designed to hold your melons up in your most daring outfits can also help prevent blisters.
Breast tape, also known as fashion tape or body tape, has long been a secret weapon for celebrities who want to wear revealing outfits without fear of wardrobe malfunctions.
It is designed to be gentle on the skin yet provide a strong bond, making it perfect for a variety of unconventional applications including blister prevention.
Blisters are caused by friction between your skin and your shoe that creates heat, causing fluid-filled blisters to form.
They can also tear your skin and force you to wear a cast for weeks until the wound is fully healed.
Boob AND trotter rescuer
Chest tape works by forming a protective barrier between your skin and the shoe.
If your new strappy sandals don’t rub against your skin, you won’t get blisters.
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Chest plasters are a better choice than traditional plasters or plasters specifically for blisters because there is no risk of them coming off.
It is designed to stay in place despite hours of movement, sweat and even a little moisture, making it more reliable than many traditional bandages.
You can also wrap it around your foot a few times for extra security.
The social media team of shoe brand EGO shares a little-known fashion trick on Instagram.
Fashion editor reveals the ’90s trends that need to be a thing of the past
Trends from the ’90s and ’00s in particular have become a hit with Gen Z — probably because they didn’t wear them the first time around. Here, Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale breaks down some of the trends that made a comeback that we wish hadn’t.
Disc belts
“The belt was a hit with celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Blake Lively, but in itself it didn’t do anything that a belt should do: it was purely a fashion statement, not a piece of jewelry to hang anything up.
“And it seems I’m not the only one who’s furious about its return. Many are voicing their opinions on TikTok, saying, ‘Oh no, not the disc belt! I don’t think I have the energy for that again’ – I get you.”
Jelly shoes
“After decades away from the shelves, they’re back and this time they’re not just for kids.
They come in all sorts of colourful patterns and can be found everywhere on the high street, in flat or heeled versions.
“Not only do you look very childish when you wear shoes like that, but people should also be aware that they are not exactly comfortable. Blister plasters come in handy.”
Pedal pushers
“The cropped, knee-length pant was all the rage in the ’90s and 2000s, but this time around the fashion world is really into them. Both Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski have worn them recently.
“The original IT girls, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot, made the pants – also known as capri pants – look effortlessly cool and glamorous.
“Somehow they don’t seem to have the same effect this time.”
Say NO to sore feet
Their tutorial, which you can watch at the top of this article, proves how simple it is to perform.
Make sure your feet are clean and dry before you begin. This will help the tape stick better and last longer.
Next, wrap the tape around the area of your foot where you are at risk of blisters. This could be the ball of your foot, your heels, or the sides of your toes.
Carefully apply the tape to the vulnerable areas and smooth out any wrinkles.
It should lie flat and feel comfortable against your skin.
Yes, it’s that simple to prevent ever getting blisters on your new shoes again.
A roll of Brushworks Body Tape from Lookfantastic costs just £9.99.
