TipidTip # 25 - Use cushioned plasters as foot cushions.

I got this brilliant TipidTip from Iya, my sorority sister. I was marveling at her cute metallic flats and asked her to take it off so I can see the in-soles. (I'm weird that way.) Upon holding it in my hand, I guess a confused look registered on my face thus her need to explain immediately to me why her shoes had plasters. And then I saw the light.

Cushioned plasters from Watson's = Super Tipid Foot Cushions

Cushioned plasters available from Watson's cost only P29/box. One box contains 10 pieces which are soft and waterproof. Some people (like roommie Jillsabs) put Band-aids in their feet when wearing closed shoes to prevent chafing. This means stocking up on the Band-aids and buying a lot. With Iya's idea, it's a one-time big-time purchase as you put the plasters on the shoe itself! It's not at all yucky because the plaster is water-proof so it doesn't absorb your foot sweat and it doesn't come off on its own.

You know that part of your feet which gets most of the damage upon wearing brand new shoes? That's the heel bone (calcaneus). You put the cushioned plaster on the part of the shoe which touches this (around 2pcs of plaster for one shoe) and TADA! a much cheaper alternative to Foot Petals or Dr. Scholls Cushions. It protects your feet from the inevitable kalyo (callus) brought about by wearing new shoes and allows you to wear slippers without worrying about what other people might say. (A lot of people have foot fetishes, mind you.)

You can put this in other parts of your shoe or in whatever kind of shoe, be it a closed pair or sandals. One plaster can go to the part where the ball of your foot rests for added comfort. Or you can place one on that part above your toes to protect your toenails. If you can stick it that far. :)