How to Make Stilettos Fit

Make your stilettos fit like a glove.

According to RandomHistory.com, "Stiletto is the Italian word for a small dagger with a slender, tapering blade." Stiletto heels vary in length, but are generally 1 to 10 inches. Heels that are 5 centimeters or shorter with a stiletto style are called "kitten heels." Regardless of the height of your stilettos, you can make them fit perfectly with a few simple steps.

Instructions

1. Purchase your stilettos at the end of the day. By this time, your feet will have swollen slightly, so you can buy shoes that fit your feet at their largest.

2. Measure your feet before purchasing a pair of stilettos. Most shoe stores have foot-measuring devices lying around, and some have staff that will measure your feet for you. Remember to measure both of your feet and not just one since many people have a slight size difference between the two. If your feet are different sizes, purchase a pair of shoes that fit your larger foot.

3. Wear your stilettos around your house, going up and down stairs and walking on various surfaces. This will help break them in by encouraging them to form around the shape of your feet.

4. Adjust the fit of your stilettos. If they are slightly larger than your feet, you can attach adhesive rubber heel grips to the inside of your shoes. These will stop your heels from sliding in and out of your stilettos. If your stilettos are still too loose, you can add thick insoles created specifically for stilettos and/or ball-of-foot cushions and bottom-of-heel cushions. These can be found at any shoe store in a wide range of colors. If your stilettos are slightly smaller than your feet, you can take them to a cobbler to have them professionally stretched.

References

• College Fashion: A Girl's Guide to High Heels -- Part 2: How to Buy High Heels
• Random History: A History of High-Heeled Shoes