What should I do if the heels of my shoes fall off?

People often say that only they know whether a pair of shoes fits them or not. Some people have fat feet, so the shoes are too tight for them. If they buy a larger size of shoes, the heels of the shoes will often fall off. Some people have thin feet, so the heels of the shoes will still fall off when they wear shoes. Most people are helpless about this situation. Some people even think of many ways, but none of them can solve the problem. So what should we do if the heels of the shoes keep falling off?

1. Prepare two types of "follow-up posts" first

My experience is that I buy a thick cowhide heel pad. The thickness depends on the distance between your heel and the heel of the shoe. I usually buy 4mm thick.

The second type is a silicone heel pad, and you also have to prepare a soft one. I also found a silicone heel pad with bumps on Taobao, which is relatively easier to use.

2. Then use 502 glue to stick the cowhide heel patch (it doesn't have to be cowhide, as long as it's not made of silicone) to the heel of the shoe, and then use 502 glue to stick the silicone heel patch on it. The trick to measuring thickness is that when your foot is wearing high heels, the top of the heel should just fit into the groove behind your heel. This way it won't fall off. In fact, the principle is the same. The heels of most shoes cannot fit well in that groove, causing your shoes to not fit your feet, so what you need to do is increase the thickness of that part so that it can fit there. (PS, I have never worn branded shoes, so they are not the ones I mentioned.)

What causes dry, cracked heels?

When autumn and winter come, many people will be troubled by hard cracks on the heels. Severe heel cracks can even affect their normal life. The reasons that cause the heels to become keratinized, crusted and cracked can be divided into: dry weather, fungal infection, diabetes and lack of exercise.

Dry weather causes dehydration of the stratum corneum and cracking

In autumn and winter, as the temperature gradually drops, the secretion of sebaceous glands also decreases, and cold air often invades in winter. The skin of many people has become not particularly smooth and tender. We usually lack the care of our feet, and the moisture on the surface of the skin of our feet is easily lost. If you are a girl who does not exercise often and have cold hands and feet, it means that the blood circulation at the extremities is very weak. The heels will become dry and prone to cracking.

How to relieve cracked heels caused by dryness

If the heel is cracked, you need to use a gel blister patch to protect it. After the wound has healed, soak your feet in moxa leaves for 20 minutes every day, apply body lotion or foot cream, and massage your feet (especially the heels) to promote the skin on the heels to absorb moisturizing ingredients and relieve dryness symptoms.

Cracked heels caused by fungal infection

Our feet are particularly susceptible to injuries from compression, and if you've worn shoes that were too tight in the past, the likelihood of this fungal infection causing heel cracks is greatly increased. Fungal infection causes symptoms such as dry and cracked heels, peeling, blisters, and itching. In this case, cracked heels must be treated in the dermatology department of a regular hospital. Heel cracks caused by this situation need to be controlled as soon as possible to prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body.

How to relieve cracked heels from a fungal infection

Under the guidance of a doctor, control the fungi hidden deep in the dermis through oral and topical medications. The treatment should be continuous, as interruptions can easily lead to recurrence.

Lack of exercise and poor blood circulation lead to dryness and cracking

If it's just temporarily dry and doesn't feel as smooth to the touch, it may just be dry skin. In addition, many girls do not eat enough in winter, do not like to exercise, and wear clothes that are not warm enough, so it is easy for them to have cold hands and feet. For people whose heels are cracked and peeling in winter, it is recommended to do about 40 minutes of aerobic or five-goat exercise every day to speed up metabolism and promote blood circulation in the feet and hands.

How to relieve cracked heels caused by lack of exercise

In winter, you can exercise every day to speed up the body's circulation. Regular exercise throughout the year can enhance the body's resistance and make it less likely for the heels to become cracked.