A few weeks ago a friend of ours sent us a new product to try out to take the pain out of shoe wearing, called Footgloss. I’m always walking in the city or out and about running errands, so as soon as I heard that there might be a way to save my poor feet and make wearing some of my favorite shoes possible, I was all for trying it out. I especially have a hard time with breaking in cute ballet flats, but yet they are so perfect for getting around DC!
When it arrived it was much lighter and smaller than I expected. Basically it looked like a slightly larger chapstick. A few swipes on the back of my heel with the stick and OMG….It worked wonders! My feet were pain free for blocks and blocks! Still I wasn’t through testing it out so I packed it for my trip to Africa along with a pair of shoes I had yet to break in. Again, no pain!
So here we are weeks later and I’m head over heels in lurve. All my summer shoes are making their appearances for the first time of the year and for once I’m not gritting my teeth in pain as I walk down the street! And big hugs to The Ungourmet for bringing Footgloss to our attention!
Of course we couldn’t leave our readers out! After all your feet deserve some Footgloss love too! Leave a comment telling us which pair of shoes, you’d love to break in and one random, lucky winner will also receive some of their own. Contest ends Sunday at midnight EST!
Disclosure: We were provided with Footgloss samples at no cost for purposes of this review.
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What a great idea. I could definitely use this. Living in NYC, I walk everywhere and am on my feet all the time.
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What a great product! There isn't a shoe I need to break in, but I always tend to get blisters in the summer. Would love to try this product to combat that!
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This seems like the holy grail for feet.
How does it work? Does it lubricate or anaesthetise?
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Wow! Never heard of such a thing before. What a great idea:)
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I would use it to break in a new pair of sandals or even with my flats I wear, but can rub your feet in the summer – hello, blisters – ick!
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I need this for all these wedding shoes I'll be wearing this summer! (4 pairs in total!)
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I would love to win footgloss! It's funny because all of my shoes that are currently my fav's had to be broken in 1st… and some even made my feet bloody! EEW gross i know! (way too gross for the morning) I LOVE TOMS (you know, one for one). And for my bday I got a gift card so I can buy 2 new pairs!!! (and 2 pairs will go to kids in need) I am holding out for their cute wedges. Omg, can't wait! But considering normal flat TOMS beat up the poor feet, I think these may be worse. This product would be PERFECT!
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Sounds amazing! I have some new lovely leopard ballet flats that need a bit of FOOTGLOSS!
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i'd use it on my little black with rainbow embroidery flats. i live in them, but they kill my feet sometimes! love to try!
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Ooh what an exciting product! I hate blisters. In my dreams, I would be breaking in a pair of fabulous nude Louboutins!!!! But in reality it is probably my new pair of flats from Belks!
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Neato!! I have always shunned any heel/sandal with a strap across the back of my foot because it never hits ME in the right spot and I end up with a raw spot. I think I still have several pairs (hem!) in my closet…
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Ballet flats of coarse! Wonder if it works between toes to break in fit flops?
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I got a similar product from Dr. Scholls that takes away friction and it works great! I would love to break in my blue BCBG heels, I think I got them too small
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What a great idea!
Hmm, I'd love to use this on ALL my shoes. They never get broken in. Sigh.
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Oh wow, it would be my best buddy for sure this summer!
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That looks like a great product! I desperately need to break in some flats in my closet. I'd love to wear them and be sans heel blisters!
Coleysclosetcravings@gmail.com
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Sounds like a cool product! There's some ballet flats I have my eye on that'll need breaking in.
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Interesting…I may have to give this crazy product a try!
XO
Lenore
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I've heard about this stuff! I would love to break in my new beige wedges : )
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Footgloss sounds amazing! I'm dying over some cage shoes this season and am currently hunting for the perfect pair. With all the straps on them, I'm sure the Footgloss would be much welcomed!
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Why can't I ever think of these ingenious inventions?! I go through the foot pain at the start of every season to try to get my feet used to that seasons shoes. I have a pair of peep-toed heels though that always manage to rub me the wrong way. I'd love to try it on those.
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Ooh! Sounds amazing! I have a pair of jimmy choo pumps that my mom gave me years ago that i NEVER wear because they kill.
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I don't know, that's freaking cool and strange at the same time. i'd have to be carefull not to pull it out my bag and use it on my lips after using it on my feet.
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Almost bought a new pair of ballet flats…but didn't for that exact reason. Did not want my feet to hurt!
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I want to break in a new pair of Vans flats without hurting my poor little feeties!!!!
caraalynn@ gmail dot com
xooxx
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Thanks for the lovely giveaway – I'm in!
I just purchased a new pair of summer wedges that will probably need some breaking in – but when it comes to strappy leather summer shoes and hot feet, I think the footgloss could be good any day!
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Wow! I have never heard of this before…it sounds pretty cool!
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I have some heels that haven't seen the light of day since I first wore them because they were so painful – I'd love to give Footgloss a try to see if it would make a difference.
- Danielle
other-option AT hotmail dOT com
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I so have this problem with ballet flats and straps on summer sandals! sounds DIVINE!!
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What an awesome idea! I'd love to try on some Footgloss too, especially with the countless pairs of flats I own!
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That's crazy! I'd love to try it, especially after the horror I just had last week breaking in a new pair of shoes.
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OMG I need this product. Thank you for introducing it to me. How is it I have never heard of this before?
I have plenty of peep toes that rub my toesy the wrong way & by the time I take off the shoes I am in agony with blisters. The shoes fit and if I go a half size larger I am slipping out of them as I walk and that my friend is an invitation to tumble which makes it much worse.
Love & Hugs,
Pam
pk4290(at)comcast(dot)net
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This sounds great and I would love to win this so I can work on breaking in my new Michael Kors platform pumps.
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I currently don't have any that I think I would need it for, however, once school starts again, and I will be purchasing some new shoes to teach in, that stuff would come in so handy! How cool is it?! WOW!
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Wow – I have never heard of this… great idea!
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Wow! nice gloss. Thanks for letting us know. I am a runner and everytime I do my half marathon I have blisters…
xx
Sahi
http://www.barelyvogue.com
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Oh, this is fabulous! I have to try and win this one. I have a pair of super cute pumps with a 3 inch heal that cut across the top of my foot and rub my heal terribly. I think this would solve that problem stat!
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There's a pair of shoes at Dillards waiting to find their new home in my closet–and I think this stuff would do just the trick while breaking them in.
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Oh I would LOVE this…not having to limp around in my cutest flats!! I have the best brown flat peep toe shoes and when i broke them in last year I was in pain and I know my heals are not feeling it this year!
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Footgloss reminds me of Glide, which is a similar product for runners (you put it, for example, between your thighs, so they don't rub together when you run). So, Chapstick for your lips. Glide for your legs. And Footgloss for your feet. What are the odds the ingredients are exactly the same in all three?!? =)
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Yes, PLEASE! I need some for my Steve Madden flats.
Melanie@Unravelled Threads
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Just what I need! As a teacher on my feet all day, foot comfort is key. I have a pair of nude pumps that still rub me the wrong way! musingsonmtn@gmail.com
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I need this! I'm on my feet for 12 hours a day as a pediatric critical care nurse so when I get to doll up for dates I tend to end the night with a big "ahhh" as my shoes come off. I have this pair of leopard print flats I love but can wear for about a half hour before my heals are done. Fingers crossed I can win this and finally enjoy the shoes I just can't give up!
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Yay for product review! I totally trust you guys and would love if you did more of them.
I'm going to break in my new American Eagle flats. They look pretty daunting but oh so cute!
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What a great find!! I'd try breaking in a pair of red peep toe heels I have. They're so tight, but I love them! Maybe a little gloss would help
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I'd love to break in my high heels! It's so discouraging when I'm about to put on my heels knowing they will give me blisters by the end of the night!
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I have never heard of this but I would love to try it out! I want to break in the new pair of shoes I just posted on my blog Monday!
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ohh..I have a wedge heel pair of bright color shoes i really really really want to break in
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wow this footgloss looks miraculous! I'd try it out with all of my shoes. I always get horrible blisters when I start wearing them… have a great day!
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Hi Megan,
That footgloss sounds like a miracle. I wonder if they sell it in the U.K. I will have to do research on it !!!! XXXX
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This honestly sounds so AMAZING. I am desperate to break in my new five-inch wedges and am not looking forward to the pain…
xxoo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
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Ummm this sounds like a miracle! I also have trouble breaking in flats so they just sit in the closet or I don't buy them. I'd love to try it out!
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i have a pair of flats that fit great when i first got them but now rub like crazy on my heal! i was thinking of donating them but love them so much that i just deal with the pain! this could be great!!
rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com
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I've never heard of this!!! But so glad you found something that works
That's the key!
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Oooo, I would love to try this with all my ballet flats that I wear to work!!! http://www.justafewofemilysfavoritethings.blogspot.com
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I don't know how this would work, but I need it. I have SEVERAL shoes that I could actually wear if it wouldn't hurt so bad!
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thank you for the grad congrats dear and all your sweet words!
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What a great find! I have several pairs of shoes that have yet to be broken in – maybe more if I win some footgloss!
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Wow, that is fantastic! I have several pairs of shoes that sit nicely in the back of my closet. I dare wear them because they give me so much pain. I'd LOVE to try this out with them!
IBLYNERD@yahoo.com
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this could be a shoe saver for me! i have a couple pairs of shoes that this could work great with!
boon1211@gmail.com
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ohhhh!!! amazing! i didn't even know they had this stuff! i'd totally use it on a killer pair of flats that just make my tootsies ache right now!
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WOW! that's a great idea! Never have heard of that thing before.
Hope you're having a fantastic day, Megan!
Hugs
B xx
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I have a new pair of flats on right now that are on the stiff-ish side – so it would be ideal for them
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That looks fantastic. I need it with my tall riding boots. They are hell on the heels. Thanks of the recommendation, gals!
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I've never heard of such a thing but I WANT IT!!! I would say 80% of my shoes hurt my feet! I would use it all the time!
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So, wait, is this a blister-prevention magic formula? Count me in!!
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This sounds GENIUS! I have a pair of Sam Edelman sandals and Aldo heels that could really use some of this stuff.
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I would LOVE to try this because last summer I discovered Band-Aid, Friction Block which does the same thing. It works like MAGIC…I'd love to see if Footgloss does the same thing. Walking around in 96 degree 100% humidity weather in Miami this stuff is a MUST!
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I can't wait to try it, my feet are so prone to gross blisters that I will try anything!
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This looks like a great product. I wonder if it is good for runners?
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It sounds like such an amazing product! I totally understand what you mean – I had so many days with pain in the back of my heels from running around the city! I would love to try it.
xxxx
Rachel
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Oh! I am so hard on my feet. This looks like the perfect thing for me! If I don't win I need to just go buy some!
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oh my gosh! for someone who is just starting to wear heels after years of flats – this is awesome!! i have a pair of Aldo heels that I would love to break in – as well as some flats that are so uncomfortable – this would save my feet!!
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this is awesome!!!! how cool! i was a lifeguard for several summers and walking barefooted on the cement did a number on my feet! i have a bunch of heels that i'd love to break in.
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Awesome. I would love to break in my hiking boots. I am almost ALWAYS in heels:)
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I have a pair of strapy flat sandals that are new and need to be broken in. This product sounds AMAZING and my poor beat up feet would LOVE something to salvage them!
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I have an adorable pair of brown flats that I've been trying to break in for probably almost a year, but they're way to painful to wear
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brilliant idea! who couldnt use this? on new flats of course. i have been hesitating because of this
~laura
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I just bought a pair of cute wedge peep-toe sandals that tortured my feet when I decided to wear them for the 1st time to the Zoo. *ouch*
This product sounds so COOL!!!
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This sounds like a miracle worker! I definitely need to use these on a new pair of ballet flats that are so cute but sooo painful! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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I have some BC shoes that could use some foot gloss right under the bridge… I have a high arch and the front kinda digs in a bit :S
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oh exciting news! a must try!!
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What a wonderful idea…I have these sweet red shoes at kill my feet everytime I wear them..I think and hope that this is just what I need. xoxo
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I need to break in 2 pairs of shoes for a summer trip. This would be perfect!! Wow! Thanks!
Susan at susansbarn@yahoo.com
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I'm saving for a pair of Tory Burch flats, so I'd love to "gloss 'em up"!
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Would love to try this! I always need to break in new sandals…every summer!
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This sounds fantastic! I have several pairs of shoes that I rarely wear because they tend to hurt my feet – my Born Sokals come to mind.
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I have to try this. You can't imagine the feet issues I have had the past month thanks to wearing flats. Basically every night when I go to bed I have sharp pain in my soles….I've decided me and ballerina's have to take a break for now.
x
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What a great concept! I def need some for my work heels…I go back soon and they're going to pinch
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I would use it for a pair of Jcrew boots I bought just before I broke my ankle a couple years ago. I not been able to wear them since…I wonder if this would make my foot feel better?! Excited to try! xoxo
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Thanks for the giveaway ladies – would love to try this out!
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I would use FootGloss with ALL my shoes, but especially my go-to pair of tan wedges. This sounds like awesome stuff!
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WOW! I'm so glad you shared this! I love your blog!
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Oooo this is perfect! i have these adorable red flats that made my heel bleed pretty badly the first time I wore them…I've been too afraid to try them again since!
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Yes please!! My Gucci flats are begging for it and saying "wear me, wear me!"
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what a cool idea.. I have a pair of studded black flats begging to be worn
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what an awesome item! I need that for my sandals and my running shoes! I have a race coming up here and would LOVE that for my feet!
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Would LOVE to win this! The shoes I plan to break in are a pair of my strappy sandals that I love to look at but have not really had the chance to wear.
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I do a LOT of walking myself, and use Band-Aid Blister-stick, which does help, but I think I'm going to give this a try after my current blister-stick is done, since I still have particular problems with flats that rub the sides of my feet
~K
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Hey
Very Comfy idea…nice contest! Also, I like to do a blog interview of you…let me know
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I have these grey suede ballet flats that I love but that hurt my feet so bad. I'd love to try this with them!
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I literally do not have a pair of sensible shoes in my closet. I feel like this Footgloss thing was made for me. Will check it out!
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Yay! I'm so glad you guys connected! I just used my footgloss today. Love it!!
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What an amazing product!!I dont really have any shoes to break in at the moment, but I am going shoe shopping soon! xxx
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What a cool giveaway! I'vve just bought a crazy pair of high heels which I definitely need to wear in.
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This stuff sounds awesome! I'd love to use it to break in my new Rag & Bone sahara wedges (not quite as comfy as I had hoped, ugh).
xo
Valerie
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oh gosh, i've had a pair of gorgeous sparkly ballet flats for YEARS that i never wear because they hurt so much. i keep telling myself if i can just break them in…
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I live in NYC and walk everywhere. I have this great new pair of ballet flats that I haven't worn yet because they aren't broken in. This product just might do the trick!
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Sounds fabulous! I got some new pink heels to wear to a wedding, this would let me dance all night!
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You pretty much convinced me to go buy some of this stuff!
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Wow that stuff sounds amazing!! What a blessing for women everywhere.
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seriously? if it works that well, sign me up a few times! if i lose, where can i get some? flats that rub my heels, sandal straps that pinch, buckles that chafe…..bring it on!
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oh my, this is perfect for at least 3 pairs of shoes i have yet to wear for more than 1/2 hr b/c they cut up the back of my heel! the first ones i'd break in are my super-cute turquoise flats. what a great product!
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Mmm… footgloss… Might have to pick this up for myself. The idea of being painless in certain shoes is very appealing!
invasionista
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Sounds too good to be true…I will definitely have to try this out! I have a couple of thrifted pairs of shoes that really need breaking in, as I discovered after the first time wearing them out for a long day. Oops.
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