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You'll be living footloose and fancy free in no time!
Promising review: It's springtime and I'm using new shoes as I take my dogs out for some of the first actually long walks after winter, so I'm getting blisters and small cuts on my feet. These bandages are actually keeping my feet comfortable as I'm walking and helping the cuts and blisters heal far better than a standard bandaid would. Super easy to use!" —Kadie I.
Get 12 patches from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "Ladies, this is a must for all new high-heel shoes. I like getting that previously broken-in feel when I put on a new pair of stilettos. No more blisters and toe-crushing pain for me! I use these now on every new pair of shoes that I buy. Even if my shoes feel comfortable in the store it seems that after wearing them out for an hour or more causes me discomfort. When I buy a half size larger my shoes are coming off my foot in the heel area or require uncomfortable inserts. This product solves my problems." —PwrPurchase
Get it from Amazon for $34.95 (available in women's sizes 4–10.5).
Promising review: "I am the kind of person who buys heels because I think they are adorable, and then never wears them because after a few steps around the house my feet hurt so badly that I can't deal with wearing them for a few hours. I took a chance and wore heels on a night out DANCING a few weeks ago and put the petals right under the ball of my foot because that is usually where it hurts the most. I cannot even explain what a difference these petals made. Just having that small amount of cushioning under the ball of my foot made it feel like I wasn't wearing heels at all! I finally took the cover off of the adhesive and installed them in a pair of heels (I used to like swapping them but now I know I'm going to buy more so there is no need). The darker gray color goes perfectly inside of my black heels. THESE THINGS MAY HAVE JUST SAVED MY CLOSET!!!" —UAstudentn
Get a set of three from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in five styles).
Promising review: "AMAZING!!! I've never had dry or cracked heels until recently and I've tried everything I could find to get rid of them! This is all you need!!! I literally opened the box and did this in less than a minute! I'll never use anything else! Even better than professional pedicures!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Amazon customers noted that the fit may vary based on your foot size.
Promising review: "I love these. Out of the blue I developed some pain that I assumed was plantar fasciitis. I was dreading wearing clunky shoes and insoles around the house. Enter these bizarre little bands. Whatever hocus pocus is going on here, I'm a believer. I wore them faithfully for a week or so and my pain is gone. Maybe they aren't for everyone, but they sure worked for me." —frankenmuth
Get a set of two from Amazon for $13.95 (available in two styles).
Promising review: "I recently had torn Achilles surgery. The surgeon had to completely re-attach the tendon to my heel, leaving a noticeable ridge that in the early stages is quite tender and doesn't fill smoothly into shoes or in my case more importantly my hiking boots!!! I put these heel cushions on under my socks and they protect the tender and still heeling part of my heel. They are not bulky and fit so comfortably that I'm not even aware they are there other than that I have no discomfort or pain with my heel. They are awesome!!" —celtic_hiker
Get two pairs from Amazon for $12.99+ (also available in a pack of four and in thick or thin styles).
Promising review: "I have to admit I was very skeptical about buying this because I thought it was too good to be true. I've tried loads of different treatments over the years to get rid of my hard cracked heels especially in the summer wearing open toed sandals etc. I have tried almost everything going. So I looked around at buying an inexpensive foot mask as didn't want to pay over $20 if it didn't work. After using this product for the recommended 60 minutes, I followed the instructions. After 3-4 days I almost gave up thinking it was rubbish but about day 5 my feet began to peel. I was amazed. I washed my feet in warm water every day for about a week. It's been about 2 weeks now and there are still bits of dead skin flaking off. My skin underneath is softer than its been for years." —Ethel Amundson
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
Promising review: "These are amazing! My feet are super weird when it comes to sizes. Usually a size 6 in shoes but my feet slip out all the time and even if I go 5.5 it’s too tight. So this is an amazing product for people like me. It also makes wearing heels much more comfortable!" —Victoria Roco
Get five pairs from Amazon for $8.99.
Just because you're an "adult" doesn't mean you can't appreciate a funky bandage. I keep these in my desk at work and love how soft they are — I barely even realize I have one on when I apply it! Another added bonus is the fun-colored tin it comes in that I will definitely use for odds 'n ends once the bandages are all used.
Get a pack of 48 from Target for $6.99.
I tore a tendon in my foot last year and it has been an endless source of discomfort ever since. My doctor recommended BioFreeze and now I can't live without it. It has a menthol scent to it that dissipates pretty quickly and really does help relax the pain in my foot. I've also used on my arches when my plantar fasciitis has acted up and it has helped with that as well. You won't regret this purchase, I promise.
Promising review: "This has changed my life, I work on my feet all the time and often my back hurts and my feet kill me, applying this nightly and stretching have made a significant difference with the pain." —gb1991
Get it from Amazon for $10.50+ (also available in packs of 2, 3, and 12).
Promising review: "I have two uses so far for these little gems!
1. I have a pair of heels that are a bit too big and my toes push real far out the open-toe. Placing one on each pad of my foot in the heels allowed for less slipping and not shoving my toes out the front end.
2. A pair of ankle boots that are in great shape but have lost their sole grip. I put them on the bottom and the traction is 10x better!" —Amber Jo
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "This massage ball is great! I do a lot of casual dancing (hip-hop) and play a lot of basketball, and my feet tend to cramp on a regular basis. This ball has helped relieve that and now my feet rarely cramp up. I would definitely recommend this ball to you if you're feet are like mine and need some relief from cramping. As a heads up it does kind of hurt when you use the ball but the short term pain is worth the long term relief. I usually roll my feet for no longer than 30 seconds at a time and that's enough for me." —John
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
Promising review: "I love to use this every night after working on my feet all day. The price was reasonable and the massage it provides is great. The settings let you pick 15 or 30 minutes and it feels so great that the 30 minutes is over before I realize the time has passed. I had other people try it at a house party I had and everyone raved about how great it felt. Buy it, your feet will thank you." —amazoncustomer
Get it from Amazon for $129.99.
Promising review: "I love the fact that this product is organic! The numerous oils it has in it really helps to release some of the toxins in your body through your feet while fighting bacteria. I originally purchased this product to potentially help fight a toenail fungus I got from a nail salon during my pedicure. It seems to be helping so I’m definitely excited to review my results after continuously using this. The Dead Sea salt along with the epsom salt really helps to soften the feet. The aroma from the mixture of always will make you want to take a nap after 10 minutes... I love this foot soak !" —Bianca G
Get it from Amazon for $15.97.
Promising review: "These things are fantastic I suffer from burning and stinging in my feet due to a condition called Morton's Neuroma. My feet get very hot and sting and itch, both bottom and top, mostly near the front of the foot. People think I am strange when I tell them that plunging my feet in ice water seems like heaven! Well, now I don't have to do that. I've used basic gel packs before, of course, but they don't form-fit to your foot like these socks. And, the cold pack on the TOP of my foot is PERFECT! I bought these socks, plus the replacement gel packs (four-piece set) so I can wear one and freeze one. I plan to buy another pair of socks as a backup. I don't ever want to be without them." —Primazon
Get them from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five sizes and three styles).
Promising review: "I’ve been having so many issues with my feet the last few years. My feet hurt so bad, it’s made me become a hermit. I’ve had tendinitis in both and now plantar fasciitis. I get foot cramps all the time. After just one day with this under my desk at work, I feel a huge difference. My feet no longer feel tight and painful. They feel tingly — in a good way. I look forward to being able to go for a walk and not have to rest along the way. I know it’s meant for feet but I may try it out on my calves. I also love that it’s small, looks nice and doesn’t slide around. I highly recommended this for anyone, foot issues or not, if you sit a lot. Nice way to keep the blood flowing when stuck at a desk." —Vanessa Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $18.95.
I have one of these bad boys and it has honestly been a game changer. When I posted on my Instagram that I had received one, the responses I got were WILD. People are PASSIONATE about this gadget and now I understand why. I've used it on the arches of my feet and have way less pain than ever before. The nozzle at the end contracts at a high speed (think, a tiny punching machine) that surprisingly doesn't hurt but leaves your body buzzing in a good way.
Don't be intimidated by its appearance. It's simple to use and extremely effective. It feels similar to managing a hand mixer — weird, but true. In my opinion, it's worth the money and it actually does work.
Get it from Theragun for $249.
Don't act like you haven't BEEN there.
Promising review: "I had originally purchased some that went over your whole toe area or the whole ball of your foot but they were so big and bulky I couldn't get my shoe on. These work so much better. They get right to the spot and don't take up much room. I hardly even know they are there. Wore them all day and they didn't slide off or move around. I cut a few of them across so I can wear them with my sandals." —Crazygirl35*
Get a variety pack of 12 from Amazon for $12.99.
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