: Tighten your abdominals while walking to improve balance and stability. 2. Comfort Hacks & Shoe Preparation
: Apply moleskin to rough interior edges or use a blister prevention spray on known "hot spots".
: Gel insoles or padded silicone inserts can cushion the balls of your feet, which bear the most pressure.
: Pull your toes toward your shin or push the top of your foot away to stretch the arch and keep the foot pliable.
: Wear your heels around the house with socks for 15–30 minutes a day to mold them to your feet.
Make your heels more wearable by addressing friction and fit before you head out:
: Perform 15–20 repetitions of heel raises to strengthen the muscles needed to support your weight on the balls of your feet.