Then summer ends -- and as much as you love those fabulous fall boots and shoes, your feet protest. You try stuffing them into those closed leathery spaces again, but they won't go without a fight. Blisters, callouses -- breaking in is hard to do.
But at JAS, we discovered some products from Dr. Scholl's for Her that we'll never live without again.
Dr. Scholl's For Her Miracle Shield
This little stick should be in your handbag at all times. Basically, it's lube for your feet. All those pesky little places where your shoes tend to rub -- and those places are different on everyone -- can be relieved on-the-spot. Think of it: the back of your ankle against crisp unbroken leather, that one unforgiving bunyon -- RELIEF! Miracle Shield works almost like a glue stick -- just glide it on your foot and it creates an invisible barrier between your skin and shoes, instantly protecting them from rubbing. Hey, we tried this stuff, and it works like a dream. It's very light -- not thick and gloppy -- and makes an immediate difference.
Miracle Shield retails for about $6.99 -- but this kind of relief is priceless.
Dr. Scholl's For Her Rub Relief Strips
You know EXACTLY where the trouble will be -- so you're on the case before the shoes are on your feet. Rub Relief Strips come in a purse-size tape dispenser with built-in cutter. Just pull out the Rub Relief "tape" to the exact length you need, press the yellow button to cut, pull off the white strip to reveal the adhesive, and stick your custom-made Rub Relief Strip inside your shoe. The strip is made of cushiony foam that prevents blisters from rubbing. It's also perforated down the middle, so you can separate it to create skinny strips if you need them. This is especially handy for cushioning the inside of a strap. We were delighted to find that the strips stayed in place -- unlike some products we've used that tended to "roll up" and become useless halfway through the day. We also liked the way the strips felt against our feet -- soft and smooth. The tape-like dispenser is pure genius.
Rub Relief Strips cost about $7.49.
For more information, visit www.drscholls.com.
