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How to Buy Heel Protectors for High Heels

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Whether you wear high heels every day or simply for special occasions, heel protectors can extend the life of your favorite shoes and make walking far more comfortable. Heel protectors also help you maintain traction on slippery surfaces. Here's how to find them.

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  1. Step 1

    Find a retailer. Some shoe stores offer heel protector options, and the Internet has many sites that offer plenty of different design options to meet your needs.

  2. Step 2

    Buy the right color. A black heel protector on a white shoe can stick out like a sore thumb. You may even consider purchasing multiple colors to go with multiple pairs of high heels.

  3. Step 3

    Ask for opinions or read reviews before you buy. If you are using heel protectors for the first time, be sure to read the reviews of the product you are about to buy. Steer clear of models that break easily or don't seem to work for many women.

  4. Step 4

    Look for the correct type of heel protector for your type of heel. If you are wearing black stilettos, the heel protector that goes with your black low heels may not fit onto a thinner heel. Find adjustable models that clip on easily and fit on different widths of heels.

  5. Step 5

    Decide if you need protectors or caps. If you are wearing a shoe with a stainless steel heel or another material that is equally damaging to flooring, opt for a cap to put on the end of the heel instead of a heel protector. This will not only help grip the surface you're walking on but also protect the flooring from scuffs and scratching.

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on 11/1/2009 Heel Shields protect the shoes of drivers - men and women from the scuffing caused by driving! One size fits boots, high heel pumps, flats, men's dress shoes, cowboy boots, athletic shoes. And Heel Shields protect against salt stains in the winter. Easy on and Easy off http://theheelshield.com

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on 6/10/2009 You’ve got to check out this product called IdealHeel! I ordered a pair on their website to protect my stilettos from sinking in grass when I went to an outdoor wedding the other day. It’s virtually undetectable and comes in three different colors: black, fuchsia and beige. They also prevent scrapes you get from other surfaces, like cobblestone and cracked sidewalks(:The website is: www.idealheel.com Hope this information helps!

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on 1/5/2009 For a fashionable yet functional high heel shoe protector, try Heelskinz(TM) High Heel Shoe Protector. See http://heelskinz.com.

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on 1/5/2009 Try Heelskinz(TM) High Heel Shoe Protectors for a fashionable yet functional shoe and heel protector. See http://heelskinz.com for information.

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on 8/8/2008 What about www.thesolemates.com? They sell this new invention for women's heels. Protects the heel and the person wearing the shoe! Totally discreet. Very cool.

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