No, we aren’t going to do a generic article on what kind of shoes looks good with what outfit and what height of heel you should wear for your height. That is something that you know best. You don’t need a twenty-something girl sitting in Starbucks to tell you that.  But what we can help you with is how to go about choosing
shoes that will make the day perfect as opposed to an uncomfortable
nightmare. Comfort is key at a wedding.
Yes they need to look perfect too, but you must remember that you will be
standing/dancing for hours on end during your wedding – the last thing you need
is to burst into blisters that bubble up and hurt. So here are some helpful tips on choosing comfortable
footwear for your big day:
v Buy your shoes at least two months before the
wedding – The Most important thing to do is to break them in. All shoes at some
point give you blisters. So buy your shoes in advance and break them in by
wearing them around the house when you are home. This will help mould the shoe
to your foot structure and in turn reduce the chances of blistering on your big
day. This goes for the boys too. Buy those mojris/joothis beforehand and break
them in to avoid the awkward blister walk.  v Girls, avoid shoes that are sky high – No we
aren’t trying to ruin your outfit or vision. Heels that are too high (read
4-6inch) tend to strain your ankles, calves, knees and back more than say a
2-3inch heel. Trust us when we say that, after every event you will have
swollen feet that ache more than you can imagine (we speak from experience).  v If you are having an outdoor wedding, avoid
stilettoes as they will sink into the grass every 5-10 mins and there is a
decent chance you may hurt your ankle in this process. Having said this, if you
want to wear stilettoes or have already bought them, no fear! You can buy Heel Protectors.
Heel protectors are small plastic plugs that go on the heel that prevent them
from sinking in. They are available in black, silver, gold and clear.
Unfortunately, no Indian site has them but they are available for international
delivery on https://www.thesolemates.com/shop. What’s better is, if you have family/friends coming in from the US or UK you
can ask them to pick up a set for you. J  v If you aren’t used to wearing heels, but plan to
wear heels on your wedding – Please, please, please practice walking in them.
Heels are a bit tricky if you aren’t used to them.  Hope these tips help you have a pretty yet comfortable ‘wedding
shoes’ experience. Do let us know what tricks you would use when it comes to
your wedding shoes in the comment section below. [Photographs by Ankit Singh - Studio ANK] |
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