What to do if the back of sports shoes rubs your feet

Sports shoes are generally more comfortable. Rarely does foot rubbing occur. But sometimes, if we don’t wear socks or for other reasons, our feet will still be rubbed. Generally speaking, shoes rub your feet at the back and upper. What should I do if the back of my sports shoes rub my feet? Today we will introduce to you several methods so that you can wear shoes with confidence without rubbing your feet.

First: What should I do if the newly bought running shoes rub my feet?

1. If the edges on both sides are rubbing your feet, you can cover them with a wet towel for a few minutes. The main purpose is to make the shoes gradually soften. Then use a hammer or round bottle, etc. to press on the shoe surface.

2. If it is heel rubbing, you can use a wet paper towel soaked in white wine, spread it evenly on the edge of the shoe, and finally fix it with a rack and leave it overnight.

3. If the problem of pinching your feet occurs, you can cover them with a wet towel and then prop them up with shoe wedges. You can also choose a few pieces of newspaper, wet them and then crumple them into a ball, then wrap them with a piece of dry newspaper, and then stuff them into your shoes. After leaving them overnight, the shoes will become very comfortable to wear the next day.

4. If your toes are rubbed, use a wet towel to hold the rubbed area, then wrap the rubbed toes with a few soft towels, and hit the rubbed toes a few times with a hammer. The leather of the shoe will become soft, and then your feet will no longer be rubbed when you wear running shoes.

Second: What should you do if your feet get blisters?

1. Cut a hole in the center of the Band-Aid that is the same size and shape as the blister, and put it on the blister to level the edges of the blister. Then put another layer of Band-Aid on the blister and the hole in the Band-Aid to protect the blister from friction.

2. If the pain from larger blisters is unbearable, drain the fluid accumulated in the affected area to relieve the pressure caused by the blisters. The standard approach is: first clean the affected area with disinfectant alcohol, then use a red-hot and cooled steel needle to pierce a small hole at the edge of the blister, gently squeeze out the liquid in the blister, and then apply disinfectant or ointment. Finally, cover the wound with tape or dressing, and be sure not to cut off the blister skin.

3. After a long time, the liquid in the blisters will be slowly absorbed by the skin, and most of the blisters will be completely absorbed within one or two weeks. After new skin grows, the old skin will fall off automatically. It usually heals on its own without any special care.

4. If the blister has been punctured or the abrasion has formed an open wound, it must be disinfected, bandaged, and covered with a clean soft cloth to avoid suppuration and infection.

Third: When choosing running shoes, the key is comfort

Don't worry about technology or anything. The key is whether the shoes fit well and are comfortable. A pair of running shoes that fit your feet must be neither too tight nor too loose, just right. Specific suggestions are as follows:

1. After putting on your shoes, press the front end of your longest toe with your thumb. Make sure there is room for a thumb between your longest toe and the tip of the shoe.

2. Your feet will swell when you run, so you should choose shoes in the afternoon (15:00-18:00). A person's feet are largest during this time period. When trying on shoes, wear the socks you normally wear when running. If you don’t already have one, buy a pair and try the shoes out.

3. Most people have different sizes of feet. Choose the size according to your larger foot. Before trying on shoes, communicate with the salesperson about your running habits so that they can recommend suitable shoes.

4. The ankle of the shoe should fit the heel to prevent the shoe from falling off the foot when walking or running. The upper should wrap the foot tightly while avoiding rubbing the foot. Wear it for a test run. Most running shoe stores allow or even encourage you to take to the streets for a run so you can experience the real feel of the shoes.

5. Don’t change the shoes that suit you just because you like new things and get bored with old things. If your shoes are good enough and comfortable enough and you don't have any injury problems, there is no need to switch to other brands of running shoes.