How To Make Heels More Comfortable

Heels can transform an outfit from everyday to extraordinary. But let’s be honest, they’re not always kind to your feet. Whether it’s the boardroom, a wedding, or a night that promises both dinner and dancing, comfort and confidence should go hand in hand. This guide explores how to make heels more comfortable, from perfecting the fit to mastering cushioning and support. Plus, discover how FitFlop created ergonomic, fashion-led designs that deliver height and comfort that actually coexist.

Why Heels Can Be Uncomfortable

The allure of heels is undeniable, but discomfort often stems from design and fit. Most high heels shift your weight forward, putting pressure on the ball of the foot and forcing toes into cramped quarters. Stiletto styles amplify this pressure, while flatter, thicker heels or wedges spread weight more evenly.

Other culprits include rigid materials, minimal cushioning, and poor sizing. Even a few millimetres off can create friction, instability, and fatigue. Understanding why heels hurt is the first step toward choosing pairs that don’t.

How to Make Heels More Comfortable (Step-by-Step)

Ready to reclaim height without the hurt? Here’s how to make high heels more comfortable from the ground up.

Choose the Right Fit

The foundation of comfort is fit. Heels should feel secure yet not constrictive. If your foot slips when you walk or pinches at the toe, the fit isn’t right.

Opt for softer materials like leather or suede that mould naturally to your foot. FitFlop engineers design with flexible, high-quality uppers that adapt with wear, delivering long-term comfort without compromise.

Pick a Supportive Heel Type

Heel shape and height matter more than you think. Thicker heels, wedges, or platform soles distribute weight evenly, making every step steadier and kinder to your arches.

FitFlop’s wedge sandals, block styles and platform heels blend balance with style, giving height an ergonomic twist.

Add Cushioning and Support

If you’ve ever tried to survive a night in unpadded heels, you’ll know the agony of every step. Insoles, gel pads, and heel cushions can offer quick relief, but FitFlop goes a step further.

We engineer our footwear with patented technologies like Microwobbleboard™ and Dynamicush™, which absorb impact and diffuse pressure. Translation: cloud-like comfort built right into the sole.

Break Them In First

Even the best shoes need an introduction period. Wear your heels indoors before the big day to soften the materials and let your feet adjust.

For more on prepping new pairs, explore our guide to breaking in shoes. It’s the easiest way to ensure your first outing is blister-free.

Prevent Friction and Blisters

Friction is comfort’s worst enemy. Prevent rubbing by applying a balm or using silicone strips on pressure points.

FitFlop heels feature seamless linings, gentle padding, and thoughtfully placed seams to reduce hotspots, meaning you can dance, walk, or commute without that dreaded sting.

Alternate Heel Height and Style

Your feet need variety. Rotating between different heel heights and styles keeps muscles balanced and prevents strain. Consider alternating between wedges, platforms, and heeled boots throughout the week. Think of it as cross-training but for your footwear.

Tips for Wearing Heels All Day

When you’re in heels from sunrise to after dark, small habits make all the difference.

  • Stretch often. Roll your ankles and flex your toes to release tension.
  • Mind your posture. Keep your shoulders relaxed and distribute weight evenly across your feet.
  • Choose ankle support. Straps and structured silhouettes provide stability.
  • Prioritise balance. For extended wear, wedges or block heels are your secret weapon for poise and ease.

When Comfort Meets Style, FitFlop Alternatives

At FitFlop, we believe comfort should never mean compromise. Our elevated designs prove that smart engineering can make heels feel as good as they look.

  • Wedges: A subtle lift with triple-density cushioning for all-day wear.
  • Platform boots and sandals: Modern height balanced by ergonomic stability.
  • Heeled boots: Sleek, supportive, and structured - ideal for seasonless styling.

Each pair is engineered with biomechanical precision to help you walk taller, longer, and more comfortably. Because feeling good in your heels should never be negotiable.

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About FitFlop

We were born different. Unlike other brands in our category, we’re a smart engineering company that happens to make footwear. Through biomechanical engineering an ergonomic design, we help people achieve more and feel better with contemporary every-day footwear that helps maximise your energy as you move.

Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore, we’ve been set apart from the pack from the get-go. Harnessing our unique scientific approach (fusing world-class biomechanics and advanced technology with bold, directional design) led to our first product – the WalkStar 1 sandal – quickly becoming a global phenomenon.

And it’s this unique, smart ethos – blending science and shoe-making smarts – that has created the fastpaced, celebrated brand we are today, with more than 65 million pairs sold across the globe.

You can find us in 73 countries with a total of over 5,000 stores and stocked by more than 2,000 retailers and 31 distributors. Our 145 FitFlop concept stores are located in the UK, US, Europe, the Middle East, India, and the APAC region. As well as our growing head office in the UK, we have new showrooms in London and New York.

Our community of wearers spans motivations and generations, women and men who live intentionally – always looking for ways to help optimise their every-day.