Shoe Accessories

Shoe Accessories

February 22nd, 2010 @ 3:46 pm by Mrs. Frozen Yogurt
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I often go into my closet and peek into my wedding shoe box because I am so anxious to wear them. I’ve been tempted to pull them out several times just for a practice run, but my rational side always steps in and tells me to wait until the wedding day to wear them. So, there they sit in their dust bag and box just waiting for their debut in April. In case you need a reminder of what my shoes look like, they are the Something Blue by Manolo Blahnik.

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They have a very high heel and a very pointy toe. I am a well seasoned heel walker, though. In fact, you will almost never catch me in anything without some sort of a heel. But, I’m still worried that they might be painful and that I might slip and fall, so I am starting to figure out what I’ll need to keep these babies comfortable (OK, let’s be honest, they won’t be comfortable, but as comfortable as they can be).

Keeping them comfortable is important for obvious reasons, but I’m especially worried about it because a friend and bridesmaid of mine said that she couldn’t feel all of her toes for a couple days on her honeymoon because of her unforgiving heels on her wedding day. This feels like foreshadowing because I can definitely see myself saying the same thing. Also, when my feet hurt I become totally lame and complain all the time and I don’t want to be like that on my wedding day!

So, what will I do? First, there is the slipping problem. See, I’m clumsy. Very clumsy. I need something that will help with that. I found the sweetest grippers for the bottom of my shoes. They’re called Heart Stoppers. Here they are in action:

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Love them! But they won’t help with the comfort issue. So I’ll need something else. For uncomfortable shoes I have consistently relied on foot petals. I always seem to get pain in the ball of my foot, so I don’t really need an insert that covers my whole foot. Luckily, foot petals has a pad called tip toes that are specifically made for this very issue. And, they come in a sweet little heart too. Aww…

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So, what will you do to protect your feet on your wedding day?

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33 Responses to “Shoe Accessories”

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amariem25 (message) 3,733 posts, Sugar bee

I put little stoppers on the bottom of my shoes too. They had no traction whatsoever before I added those stoppers and our church aisle was on a decline. I would have slid right down the aisle without the stoppers!

2/22/10 @ 3:48 pm (reply)

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krissycake (message) 4,160 posts, Honey bee

I had the stoppers too, but didn’t have as good of luck with mine - they peeled off!

2/22/10 @ 3:54 pm (reply)

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Miss Ribbons (message) 2,018 posts, Buzzing bee

I haven’t even considered the fact I will probably slip on my face without precautions. Good call.

2/22/10 @ 3:57 pm (reply)

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Sulli301 (message) 5,268 posts, Bee Keeper

I love the foot stoppers!!!
and I plan on using the petals as well

2/22/10 @ 3:57 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

So cute! Those grippers are adorable. Maybe glue them on (if you don’t mind having them permanently attached to your shoes) so they don’t peel off?

2/22/10 @ 3:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Pinot Grigio (message) 1,410 posts, Bumble bee

I love foot petals! They can be a life saver.

2/22/10 @ 3:59 pm (reply)

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Miss Hamster (message) 4,045 posts, Honey bee

I’m going to check out those foot petals - I always get the ball-of-foot pain!

2/22/10 @ 4:02 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

I should get some foot petals! My shoes are going to be very uncomfortable. And those grippers? SO cute!

2/22/10 @ 4:04 pm (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

i’ve heard really good things about foot petals. for me, i’m going to change into my 3-inch flip flops when my feet start to hurt because i am a big baby.

2/22/10 @ 4:56 pm (reply)

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Nicolettre

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2/22/10 @ 5:12 pm (reply)

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lilyfaith (message) 5,478 posts, Bee Keeper

My Manolos are hands down the most comfortable heels I own!

2/22/10 @ 5:13 pm (reply)

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Aug2010bride (message) 52 posts, Worker bee

I didn’t now that there was such a thing to make a shop non-slip. I gotta get me some of that.

2/22/10 @ 5:16 pm (reply)

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ZoeKat (message) 590 posts, Busy bee

EXTREME SHOE ENVY! Are you going to try to break them in first? I hear Manolos are pretty comfy though (as far as heels go). I wouldn’t know because my poor ignorant feet have never been able to slip into a pair!

2/22/10 @ 5:59 pm (reply)

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Miss Scissors (message) 7,343 posts, Bee Keeper

Manolos are always super comfy, imho. I am totally wanting those heart sticky guys on the bottom of my soles, but red on red would be silly. Sad day. I have a problem with obsessing over anything in a heart shape. :p

2/22/10 @ 6:04 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Gloss (message) 1,222 posts, Bumble bee

I just wiped the drool of my keyboard. seriously gorgeous shoes. I put socks on the outside of mine and walked around (well, actually vaccumed) in them to break them in before the big day.

2/22/10 @ 6:13 pm (reply)

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LittlestBirds (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

Thanks for the tips, I actually need those heart stoppers for a pair of flats I have. I stopped wearing them after the billionth time I found myself clinging to FI for dear life while walking down one of Seattle’s many steep hills and he made me promise never to wear them again. No traction whatsoever.

2/22/10 @ 6:29 pm (reply)

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AprilBride10 (message) 528 posts, Busy bee

Heel cups! A total life-saver for me for my super high-heels at my bridal shower, they kept me from stepping out of my shoes all the time. And, foot petals has a drug-store brand too!

2/22/10 @ 7:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Cheeseburger (message) 1,020 posts, Bumble bee

so random - I JUST bought my shoe inserts today! they have ball of feet protection and some arch support - yippee!

2/22/10 @ 7:37 pm (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 2,685 posts, Sugar bee

@ZoeKat: I’ve worn them around the house a couple of times and of course tried on my dress with them, but I do want to wear them a little more beforehand.
@Miss Scissors: Me too!
@Mrs. Gloss: Good idea!
@LittlestBirds: I hope they work for you!
@AprilBride10: Definitely good to know!

2/22/10 @ 7:41 pm (reply)

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Zoetry Resorts Weddings

I purchased the foot petals. They worked out well for me and I recommend them.

2/22/10 @ 7:45 pm (reply)

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