https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:17:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813775 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:45:16 +0000 Janet 1813775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an old thread brought back to life, but I appreciate the suggestions. </p> <p>I think my feet in general are just becoming a little more sensitive, or I'm less willing to endure some discomfort than I used to be. I walk more in the course of a day than I did a few years ago, so I'm requiring more comfort from my day-to-day shoes. I do also notice that sometimes certain seams and linings in shoes shift after a bit of wear, and can cause rubbing. My feet are pretty low-volume to begin with, so I'm guessing that after 50 years, they're getting a little more demanding. </p> <p>Body Glide is my friend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813770 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:34:09 +0000 lyn67 1813770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This can help, too:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shoejoy.com.au/silky-comfort.htm">http://www.shoejoy.com.au/silky-comfort.htm</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813768 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:22:51 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1813768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Body Glide is my go to . &nbsp;I just sent my son off to Officers Candidate School with some for the boots they will issue him. &nbsp;I buy a new one for myself, daughter and niece every Spring. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813761 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:51:18 +0000 Eliza 1813761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy self adhesive moleskin in squares a few inches wide. They can be cut in thin or wide strips and they usually adhere well to my shoes. I have the same issue. It has been because of how particular shoes fit my feet, as well as sloppy interior seams in the shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813755 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:40:00 +0000 Colette 1813755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some stick on cushion things that I use for some spots that rub. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813706 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:45:18 +0000 Anonymous 1813706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Smart Wool PhD no show socks save my feet, but they have changed them from seamless to having a seam above the toes, I am going to write letters and beg that they go back to seamless. I depend on that style. Nothing helps the top of my feet if there is any pressure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813701 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:13:51 +0000 Jaime 1813701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar to other suggestions I do find Foot Petal Pressure Pointz to be be shoe savers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813673 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 01:02:12 +0000 Debora 1813673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I use Dr. Scholl's blister stick. You can find it at Target and it's small enough to tuck in your purse. Good luck!<br /> <a href="https://www.target.com/p/dr-scholl-s-active-series-blister-defense-anti-friction-stick-0-3-oz/-/A-50081302" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/dr-sc.....A-50081302</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813480 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:58:43 +0000 Neelie 1813480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Similar to Chris987, I have moleskin with an adhesive back that I cut to shape and stick to the inside of a shoe or boot that rubs. &nbsp;It is very thin and soft and seems to help when there is a seam or bump. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1813471 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:26:51 +0000 krishnidoux 1813471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you be developping a hammer toe?&nbsp;<br />Have your foot checked!<br />It might be arthritis and calcium deposits.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783986 Sat, 04 Mar 2017 02:53:19 +0000 MsMaven 1783986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had a similar problem in recent years. I learned it is because I have arthritis in the top of my feet relating to bunions and metatarsal problem. I avoid shoes or booties that irritate this area, but sometime's it is worth it for a few hours. Lace up shoes are problematic. I try to find shoes that don't cover this area.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have your feet or toes changed recently? My bunions cause me no pain, but they make it harder and harder to find shoes that fit comfortably. And no, I never wore really high heels. I'm tall with a short DH.&nbsp;</p> <p>This AGL is an example, but obviously these aren't walking or hiking shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783973 Sat, 04 Mar 2017 01:49:44 +0000 Greyscale 1783973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also use the little foam donut corn protectors Lisa mentioned. I put them in the shoes not on my foot so I can reuse them for a while. But there might not be room in your shoes for that. And for me it's to avoid pressure rather than rubbing - I have a bony bump on my instep and the foam thingy takes the pressure off that one highest point.</p> <p>(Methylated spirits is often called denatured alcohol in the US if that helps anyone find it) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783950 Sat, 04 Mar 2017 00:14:50 +0000 Caro in Oz 1783950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do light stretching at home with methylated spirits. I soak an old cloth in the methylated spirits &amp; wet the inside of the shoe (where needed). I then take an old spoon &amp; use the concave base to lever the soaked leather. Sounds more complicated than it is Oh &amp; I use gloves. </p> <p>And yes my fat are much fussier now.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783914 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 22:15:24 +0000 Gaylene 1783914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, feet change along with everything else. Annoying, but true. It's worth trying the fixes suggested here--Body Glide, different socks, moleskin, different tapes, and even stretching to see if you can alleviate the irritation. I've gone so far as to rip out the attached insole and cut off the toe section to see if that would work. Sometimes it does, but sometimes the only remedy is to retire the shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783818 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:58:51 +0000 KikiG 1783818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got some Smart Wool socks, and abandoned all my stupid socks because they were so clearly inferior to the smart socks.&nbsp; Then, I wore stupid socks, recently--why, I have no idea.&nbsp; Bad idea. &nbsp;What a difference in terms of having&nbsp;less happy feet.&nbsp; Smart Wool even makes "secret socks" (love that descriptions!).&nbsp; A sock upgrade may help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783812 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:39:42 +0000 Chris987 1783812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>one other thing...feet definitely change over time. Joints and bones that are relatively flat start to curve permanently....toe knuckles stick out more...all the various pockets of fat in the body (like the bottom of the foot) start to shift around and shrink here while growing there. Just part of the supreme joy (not)&nbsp;of the ageing human body. For the me the worst part is how unpredictable it all is! You never know when or what is going to be the next delightful step along the journey... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783811 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:35:29 +0000 Chris987 1783811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried another product that is probably too thick for what you need Janet, but it works really well for a similar issue. It's called Rub Relief Strips. I have a pair of suede&nbsp;ankle boots&nbsp;with zippers on both sides. The zipper/placket construction on the ankle bone side is such that it rubs really badly and causes blisters really quickly. Body Glide did not help. This product is&nbsp;a thin strip of padding&nbsp;with an adhesive back. You cut off as much as you want, like&nbsp;scotch tape and stick it on the inside of the shoe, not your&nbsp;skin. &nbsp;I stuck a small piece onto the zipper placket&nbsp;and it solves the problem entirely. Not sure how long it will stay on the shoe but it's lasted through several&nbsp;wears and I can just replace it if/when it falls off. .</p> <p>It's pretty thin but as I said probably too&nbsp;thick for what you need, plus it would be really hard to get it into a closed toe area,&nbsp;but I thought I'd mention it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783810 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:28:26 +0000 lpr200 1783810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for bringing this up, Janet, I was starting to have some of the very same issues (and I wear shoes without socks all the time) to the point where I went out and bought a bunch of different socks to try with my shoes. I think when we have many of us with the same issues, it's the shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783807 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:56:24 +0000 Angie 1783807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783803 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:52:38 +0000 Janet 1783803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn't thought of that, Angie! I wonder if BG would help even while wearing socks... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783800 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:49:22 +0000 Angie 1783800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try Body Glide.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783797 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:42:46 +0000 Janet 1783797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm glad to know it's not something freakish, but not terribly encouraging either. I suspect that our feet, which don't have much padding to begin with, lose some of their cushioning as we age. </p> <p>I actually had this happen with the JC booties while wearing socks, so I'm a little worried about the implications of that. I also notice that socks with seams that run along the tops of toes (not the end of the toes) are increasingly irritating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783796 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:37:41 +0000 Anonymous 1783796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use those stick-on round "corn" (the worst word ever) protectors on my second and third toes once in awhile for this very reason. &nbsp;Happens quite frequently to me too now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783786 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:10:34 +0000 Diana 1783786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why I can't wear closed toe shoes without socks. I always get rubbing/blisters on the bony tops of my toe knuckles. Luckily for me, socks (even just little secret socks) usually solve the problem. I assume you are already wearing them with your boots, but maybe try different types. A smoother or tighter sock night actually work better than just a thicker one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783778 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:01:43 +0000 Anonymous 1783778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No ideas, but watching with interest. The top of the foot rubbing and pain have made me return every slip-on sneaker that I've tried the past couple of years. It happens sometimes with lace-up shoes too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783776 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:54:52 +0000 Carla 1783776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry Janet, no help here - just commiseration.&nbsp; I notice that there has been an increase in folks posting about fussy feet issues, and I'm joining the club.&nbsp; Over the past year something has changed and shoes I used to wear no longer work for me.</p> <p>You might want to experiment with socks - thinner or thicker - as a solution.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783775 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:47:51 +0000 Elizabeth P 1783775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it where the boots are bending when you walk?&nbsp; Could it be a "crease" that is getting more pronounced with time? I can't imagine a solution other than thicker socks :(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoesboots-rubbing-on-tops-of-feet#post-1783774 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:41:27 +0000 Janet 1783774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Either my feet are getting more sensitive or some of my shoes/boots are wearing along a seam, because I have noticed that some pairs rub the tops of my feet, mostly right near the toes, where the foot is more bony, or right along the first knuckle of my longer toes. </p> <p>Is there some way of fixing a shoe that does this? My Jeffrey Campbell woven booties did this when I wore them last week, and I've noticed it with another pair of boots as well. It occurred to me that maybe my feet are changing, but also maybe my shoes are wearing in a certain way that thins the inner lining and exposes a seam that rubs. I hate to let go of those shoes! Any insight or suggestions? </p>