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Posted by Denice at 5:59 pm
Now as most of you have come to know, I am obsessive with my feet. Pedicures, Blister Block, reflexology, Yoga Toes – you name it, I do it! I am super aware of my feet and how they feel. However, I am new to wearing so-called “cute shoes.”
I used to wear the cloggy, unattractive-yet-comfy shoe. It was safe, and I knew my feet would be happy all day. Well enter my friend, co-worker, and personal shopper, Elana.
She introduced me to a whole new world!
…But along with wearing cute peep toe heels, my feet grew unhappy! They were constantly sore and cramped. So wanting to keep up with my newfound cuteness, I started to do some research on shoe accessories. I came upon Foot Petals (as a suggested product to look into from Elana).
Foot Petals were designed by Tina Aldatz. Her goal was to create a pretty solution to this ugly problem. With extensive research, design, and engineering, she created Foot Petals, the original designer shoe cushions.
Foot Petals has a wide range of shoe accessories. Some of us here at Beauty Chat were lucky to demo a few: Tip toes, Heavenly Heelz, Strappy Strips and Killer Kushionz.
Check out our reactions:
Denice: “I wore the Tip Toes in my sassy red heels. This product is a cushion for the ball of your foot, and are designed to help your feet from sliding forward. According to Foot Petals, “Tip Toes help prevent calluses from forming, protect bones and tissue, and cushion the sensitive ball-of-foot area.” I attest to this! After wearing these all day, I can say that I could go for hours in my heels.”
Leeann: “The Strappy Strips are designed to help keep your shoe straps from slipping. While they did help a bit, unfortunately I still had trouble getting my shoes to stay on the backs of my feet. It’s a good concept, but I wish they had worked a little better on me.”
Jacquie: “Heavenly Heelz by Foot Petals is the perfect name for this little heel cushion. I love my shiny red heels, like Denice, but they give me blisters on my feet even though they are broken in. My left foot is a little smaller then my right, and the cushion makes all the difference. Heavenly Heelz fills the little gap stopping my shoe from slipping. This is a wonderful item – I will be getting more for all my heels!”
Elana: “I’m not gonna lie – my feet sweat. And for some reason, it’s typically in my most comfy heels. When Denice gave me the chance to try the Killer Kushionz, I was like “Yes!” I decided to try them in my leopard, peep-toes, which I wear to work often. Yes this type of cushion-y material helps to prevent my feet from “slipping” (I know, gross…), even I didn’t apply them correctly. I should have pushed the entire pad toward the front of my shoes, close to my toes, since that’s wear the moisture seems to start. Due to the adhesive backing, I didn’t want to take it off and potentially allow my feet to feel sticky. So, I will just keep them in and enjoy having the back half of my feet nice and dry….”
Now you can walk in style and comfort!
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Foot Petals
Posted in: Fashion | For the Feet | Gifts | Lifestyle | Shoes | Shopping | Something New
January 18, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Denice, great article. I can not live without stylish fashion shoes! I am a total shoe addict but it is such a challenge to find smth glamorous AND comfortable, especially when running all day in the office. I wish there was more advice like that.
January 18, 2008 at 10:04 pm
These are for sure glamorous! They even come in different colors. With the vast product line, there is definitely something for everyone!
If you try them, let us know how you like them! Thanks!
January 20, 2008 at 9:49 am
Thanks Denice! I’m going to order some. I love my heals, but end up taking them off halfway through the night and secretly rubbing my feet under the table. Shhhh…don’t tell.
January 20, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Great article Denice! I agree with the above poster, it really is a challenge to find comfortable as well as stylish shoes these days. But with these petals, it looks like the problem is solved!
Denice Castillo
January 21, 2008 at 2:16 pm
I will say ladies, these were fabulous, and there are SO MANY products. I highly recommend checking them out. Let us know if you try any!
Leeann
January 29, 2008 at 4:00 pm
I just ordered tip toes because I have some new heels that slide off my feet. I can’t wait to get them and start wearing my shoes! Shipping was free too, even better!
Way to find this product Denice!
Elana
February 22, 2008 at 10:12 am
More than a month later, and my Killer Kushionz are still keeping my leopard heels comfy as ever!…Such a great product.