Soothe away the squeeze of skyscraper heels

THE shoes you picked up for Ladies' Day tomorrow or for an upcoming wedding or event might be fab to look down at and admire while you're sitting down but after a few hours of walking about in them, the heel height and toe pressure may start to niggle. Six-inch heels can look wonderful but can leave you with aching legs and ankles the next day.Keep a tube of Nelson's Arnicare Cooling Gel close to hand. It combines the healing benefits of arnica with refreshing grapefruit oil and menthol to cool and soothe tired and worn out legs. Available at local pharmacies and health stores.Walk tallThe book How to Wear High Heels is a fun and very practical read. Here are author Camilla Morton's top tips for avoiding a tumble in skyscraper heels.â€Â¢ Beginners should start with a safer shoe, eg a sturdier stiletto with straps to hold the ankle and the foot, while sling-backs and mules are more advanced. â€Â¢ Bare feet grip better than hosiery, as the foot is in direct contact with the shoe.â€Â¢ Feel the balance of weight shifting from foot to leg, with calf muscles feeling tau t and ankles feeling tight.â€Â¢ With weight now firmly on the tips and balls of the heels, circle the room with hands on each butt cheek, to test the angle of wiggle!â€Â¢ After getting the feel of the shoe and balance, lift up the right foot, toes clenched, landing first on the ball of the foot, and then spreading it onto the heel.â€Â¢ To perfect that runway walk, imagine that with each step, there is a figure of 8. Walk straight and tall, with tiny steps, as if on a tightrope â€â€ allowing the hips to move first. IF you decide to risk it and choose style over sense by wearing uncomfortable yet stunning shoes tomorrow then at least be prepared for the pain to come.Pop a pack of Scholl's Party Feet Invisible Gel Blister Plasters in your handbag, as you'll definitely need them come the last race. These really do work to provide immediate pain and pressure relief, putting a smile back on your face. The pack has three large and two small plasters, making them ideal for heels and toe areas. If your feet start to sting during the day, apply a plaster to help prevent a nasty blister from forming.Keep an eye out around the course as we're told that Scholl will be giving some of these feet-savers out during Ladies' Day.