What spoils the fun of wearing a pair of brand new shoes? The blisters that come along with the breaking in. Here are some pointers on how not to get blisters:

Nothing beats a well-fitted shoe. Blisters form when the material (such as leather) of the shoe chafe against the heel of the foot. This happens if the shoe is too loose. You may use shoe pads
if the shoe tends to become loose.

Break in your new shoes. Try them on and walk them around the house. This will help your feet get accustomed to the shoes and the material of the shoes to soften. Avoid running or jumping or doing anything busy in your new shoes within the first three weeks. Of course this doesn’t apply to athletic shoes.

Always wear socks if you can (of course it depends on what kind of shoes you have). Stockings or tights too can help.

For the ladies who need to wear heels without tights, you may bring with you a small container of petroleum jelly which you can apply on the heel of your feet. This will act as a lubricant so the shoe won’t chafe against the skin.

In case you do get blisters, don’t make it worse. Don’t wear the shoes again or if unavoidable, use a blister pad.