CL Survival Kit ***Size/Comfort Adjustment Advice***

[honu]

I use Halter half soles for all my shoes. They keep my feet from sliding in my shoes and most importantely keep their shape. Super comfortable and I feel like walking on a cloud!

http://www.showtimedanceshoes.com/product_info.php/products_id/259

 

[Mai Britt]

I have just ordered the Catwoman shoe in 38.5 (only size availible) and from what I can remember from trying this size on, my toes felt a little squished, but there where a bit too much room in the heel, any recommendations for what I should use for those issues?

 

[jimmyshoogirl]

Hmm... Where do I get the footpetal strappy strips from?

 

[LavenderIce]

jimmy, you can get them wherever they sell footpetals. Nordies has them in store.

 

[LavenderIce]

I have just ordered the Catwoman shoe in 38.5 (only size availible) and from what I can remember from trying this size on, my toes felt a little squished, but there where a bit too much room in the heel, any recommendations for what I should use for those issues?

I've had this problem with the Catwomen as well as problems with the T strap. As far as room in the heel, you can put a pad at the ball of your foot to push your foot back a bit.

 

[jimmyshoogirl]

Thanks, I will try Nordie's! I never knew where they sold them. I saw them somewhere before but always forgot to ask where I can get them from.

 

[LavenderIce]

I think they sell them online too at footpetals.com.

 

[jimmyshoogirl]

Thanks!

 

[Mai Britt]

I've had this problem with the Catwomen as well as problems with the T strap. As far as room in the heel, you can put a pad at the ball of your foot to push your foot back a bit.

Perfect! Thank you! any specific ones you can recommend?

 

[samhainophobia]

And the Dr. Scholls grey heel grips:

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These are the heel grips I like, too. I use these if I have a lot of room in the back of the shoe, or Foot Petals Heavenly Heelz (the ONLY Foot Petals product I like -- the rest are worthless for me, but I Heavenly Heelz) if I don't have as much room.

I also have a pair of Dr. Scholl's gel ball-of-the-foot cushions in every single pair of shoes that has room for them. I love those things. I buy them in bulk.

I bought the Dr. Scholl's for Her version of Blister Block the last time I was at Target (they didn't have the Bandaid version) to throw into my purse. I don't usually get blisters, but every once in a while you do have that odd pair of shoes that rubs, so this sounds like a good thing to have handy.

 

[pursemonkey]

What a great thread! Lots of helpful info for newbies like myself. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[taydev]

wow!! your CL's are ready 4 war! thanks for the great tips.

 

[Tampachic]

I LOVE the Airplus inserts because they are NOT permanent like FootPetals and I can move them between pairs.

 

[omnivore]

This is an AWESOME thread!

I use airplus ball inserts too because they were easily available at target and they are thin but make wearing CLs so comfy. Also, I found some bargain non-gel ball inserts from marshalls/TJ Maxx (2 pairs for $2) and they are great for the price.

For outsoles, I put outsole stickers on my non-resoled CLs for a better traction. They are available at target, walmart, and all other places. http://www.amazon.com/Foot-Petals-Stoppers-Traction-Prevent/dp/B00110LAXY

 

[samhainophobia]

I've never seen the Airplus inserts at my Target, but will definitely look for them. I'm a Dr. Scholl's gel pad devotee, but I'm always willing to try something new!