Ah, high heels - they’re beautiful, but so very, very painful.
It’s a shame, because all of those blisters and achey bits means that we go from walking like this:
To walking like THIS:
Which, you know, kind of ruins the look a bit.
Thankfully, there’s a solution - and it’s super-easy AND cost-free!
Author of Shoe Are You? Meghan Cleary is a veritable shoe expert - and she shared her top tip for combatting high heel fatigue with fashion blog Who What Wear.
The shoe guru (shoeru?) explained that women should run their feet under cold water (even if it’s a sink in the bathroom), put a little hand lotion on their still-damp feet, and then pop their heels back on.
"I personally have gotten another four hours out of a pair doing this mid-event," she said.
The trick, which is actually pretty scientific, works because the lotion seals in the moisture of the cold water and helps to lubricate any sore spots.
So, because of this, you need to make sure you put your feet back in your shoes damp, not completely wet.
**Will you be trying it for yourself? If it works, let us know via @CloserOnline on Twitter! **