Breaking in Rockstuds 100

[Nami13]

I bought the 100 mm Rockstuds about 18 months ago in the patent leather black.
I have maybe worn them 6-8 times in the last 18 months but they are still incredibly uncomfortable. Part of the reason I don’t reach for them is my feet are killing me by the end of 15 minutes.
The discomfort seems like it’s on my arch and the ball of my foot and my feet are screaming despite gel inserts.
I bought them true to size - 35.

Any ideas to make them bearable for at least 3-4 hours?

 

[randr21]

Try different inserts, or multiple inserts, as not all are created the same, nor do all brands fit all feet.

Try stretching them and then add the inserts. Sometimes a slightly oversized shoe is more comfortable for some ppl, and it's a good setup for inserts.

Worst case, after trying the above, sell them. As you said, you'll never reach for them.