You spend weeks, months, and even years planning the perfect day, so why let one pair of uncomfortable wedding shoes ruin everything? While there’s no doubt about the fact that you have to be happy with the style and the look of your wedding shoes, you also need to make sure that they are comfortable. No bride wants bleeding toes, bruised heels, or to break down in tears because of the pain on their wedding day.
Try Them Out
It can be easy to fall in love with a pair of shoes online or in-store and just assume that they are perfect in every way. After all, they look great with your dress and they are exactly how you pictured them, right? Just as a rose has thorns, sometimes the most beautiful wedding shoes in existence have their own flaws. One of the best ways to know whether your shoes are both stylish and comfortable is to simply try them on. If you can, wear them around the store or your home for a little while. If there’s even a hint of a niggle of pain, you won’t want to wear them, as this pain will only get worse.
Pamper Your Feet
Although wedding shoes can be uncomfortable, it may be that the shoes aren’t the problem in the first place. If you have dry skin on your feet or already have bruises and abrasions on your heels, you may find that, no matter how hard you try, no wedding shoe is comfortable. In that scenario, it might be time to pamper your feet and give them some attention. Before you send your shoes back, allow your feet some time to heal and then try them again. By doing this, you could find the perfect pair that’s both stylish and comfortable.
Of course, if you really want comfort on your wedding day, swap your wedding shoes for some sneakers!