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22 Products For Anyone Who Is Hard On Their Feet
From bandages for every skin tone to a roll-on blister shield, your feet will be so glad you found the products in this post.We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from…
From bandages for every skin tone to a roll-on blister shield, your feet will be so glad you found the products in this post.
We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.
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A roll-on substance created to shield your skin from chafing and blisters when your feet inevitably begin to sweat.
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Promising review: “Oh…my…soul. This product is a miracle. I have VERY blister-prone feet, and it is so difficult for me to find shoes that don’t rub me raw (I’m talking every kind of shoe — flats, sandals, heels, tennis shoes, etc.). I bought new water shoes that were supposed to be amazing for your feet, and they felt great when I tried them on, but the first time I wore them I had a blister on my heel within 30 minutes. (And I wasn’t even in the water! Just walking around the house.) I went online and bought this product that night. Let me tell you, the next time I wore those water shoes with this product…NO blisters, AT ALL. Not even a sore spot!! I am in awe. I’ve now tried this product with several other shoes that used to rub me as well, and same thing! This is my new best friend. Thank you, SportShield!” —Matthew Leonard
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available as bottles or packs of towelettes).
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Suede leather heel grips that’ll also help prevent blisters and chafing. They’re so soft you’ll want to add them to every pair of shoes you own.
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Promising review: “These are really a lifesaver. I bought the most adorable pumps that became incredibly painful and cut into my heels after about an hour. I thought I couldn’t wear them again, and these were my last hope. I put them in and what a difference!!! They have some padding — which I definitely needed — but not so much that they make the shoes too small. They are nice and large so they wrap all the way around the heel. They can also be trimmed as needed. The adhesive is really strong, so it is a good idea to expose just a little bit to get them into place. The leather is very soft and doesn’t snag anything. I love these things!!” —G.G.
Get 3 pairs from Amazon for $7+ (also available in pairs of 5 and 10).
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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.
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A high-heel shoe stretcher, because there are few things as cringe-worthy as shoes crushing your toes with every step you take.
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).
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Foot petals to provide extra cushion for the balls of your feet while you’re dancing the night away in your highest heels.
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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).
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Or a set of compression sleeves that’ll give your arches some much-needed support. Say “goodbye!” to that irritating pain you’ve been feeling in the middle of your feet after a long walk.
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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).
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And thin grips to add to the inside of your strappy sandals that’ll reduce friction and prevent pinching.
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Promising review: “I put them on the backs of my strap wedges so I don’t get blisters on my ankles. No more pain. I’ve also worn my wedges a few times and they are still sticking. I like the fact that they are black so they blend in with my back straps.” —Tanya
Get them from Amazon for $7.49.
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A foot file with before and after photos that’ll make you squeamish but also convince you to add it to your cart ASAP.
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.
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Promising review: “My poor feet have been extremely neglected ever since I was pregnant two years ago. This was the first time I really ever had very rough, hard heels and ‘old’ looking feet; so bad, I didn’t even want to have a pedicure or wear sandals. Anyway, these foot peels were super easy to use and boy are they effective. It was the fourth day that my feet began to peel — very strange! Totally painless. The new skin coming through was very soft, like new. I would totally recommend. My sister and mother have requested their boxes.” —Ally CHR
Get it from Amazon for $27.95.
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Gel heel protectors for pain relief from plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, cracked heels, or even just sore feet.
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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 eight straps from Amazon for $6.99.
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Non-slip shoe pads you can add into your flats, heels, sneakers, or sandals for extra support and comfort.
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Promising review: “I like these so much better than the narrow strips that keep the top of your shoe from rubbing the back of your foot. They always seem to fall off. These protect the back of my foot from shoe rubbing and they cushion my heel. I am able to stay on my feet longer. I’ll be ordering several more.” —Amazon Customer
Get five pairs from Amazon for $9.99.
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Welly flexible fabric bandages you can keep in your bag for a quick fix when sneakers you thought were super comfortable start to rub a little on your heel.
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Just because you’re an “adult” doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate a funky bandage. I keep these on-hand 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.
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Or bandages that’ll ACTUALLY match your skin tone so the whole world doesn’t need to know you have a fresh blister from those heels you tried to break in on the dance floor last night.
You may recognize these from a BuzzFeed News story about a man’s viral tweet talking about feeling seen by these bandages that match his skin tone in a market saturated with “flesh tone” bandages that just match Caucasian skin tones.
Promising review: “It matches my dark skin perfectly!!! Hardly noticeable and blends right in. I bought the purple one at Target for $2.79. Great quality. Definitely not a cheap brand bandage. Never thought that I would actually ‘like’ a bandage.” —Ife Odiatu
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $6+ (also available in brown-dark brown and olive-moderate brown).
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BioFreeze pain relief gel – it can be applied to sore muscles, joints, or aches for an easy way to get back on your feet…literally. This roll-on version will also prevent it from soaking into your fingers and hands.
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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 $12.97+ (also available in packs of 2, 3, and 12).
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Simple anti-skid pads with a rubber adhesive that’ll make it easier than ever to stick ’em to the inside or bottom of your most painful (BUT SO CUTE) footwear.
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Promising review: “I was stable on my feet all day and I honestly have these grips to thank. Totally worth the money!!!! Everyone should invest in these for all of their shoes.” —Aries Daisy
Get five pairs from Amazon for $9.97.
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A massage ball you can use for a low-maintenance deep tissue massage. All you’ll have to do is roll the ball of your foot over it to help get rid of painful muscle knots.
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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.
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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 $119.99+ (available in two styles).
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Promising review: “I love the fact that this product is organic! 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 $17.99.
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Or cold therapy socks that’ll provide relief from inflammation and swelling caused by sprains or strains on various parts of the feet. They’ll also give a great excuse to ~chill out~ each night.
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).
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A massage roller you can use to apply acupressure on the bothersome parts of your feet to make them feel fantastic before you head off to bed. It’s so easy to use you can roll away without taking your eyes off of the latest season of Queer Eye.
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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 $16.95.
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Toe protectors, so you never have to suffer through deciding “should I pop this blister bubble on my pinky toe?” ever again.
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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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And a Theragun mini, ideal if your workouts (or just walking around all day) wear your feet out and you’d likely benefit from an at-home solution to soothe your tired arches.
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I wouldn’t give up my Theragun for anyyyyything. It’s the only thing that has really and truly made a difference in the pain I feel from my plantar fasciitis. I love this mini version because it works as well as the full-size without taking up any much-needed space. Added bonus? You can use this lil’ gadget all over your body, not just your feet!
Promising review: “My Theragun Mini is just the right size to use on a daily basis at home and on the go. The design is great and portable and the battery lasts a very long time! I would definitely recommend this device to all my family and friends.” —Robert D.
Get it from Therabody for $199 (available in black or white).
If your feet could talk, they’d be thanking you right about now.
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