Has anyone else had a problem breaking in a pair of Vans slip-ons?

I bought a pair of Vans slip-ons but I'm having trouble breaking them in. The inside material on the heel feels like vinyl and gives me blisters. Other than that, the shoes fit great. They're the right size and I've tried Blister-Blockers and they rub right off. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to break your Vans in? These shoes are so cute, I'd hate to not be able to wear thm.

Has anyone else had a problem breaking in a pair of Vans slip-ons?
wear higher socks (i know it sound loser-ish) just get some old man sock (really kickass argyle ones) until your should start to deteriorate a little as soon as they have a few holes they start to get comfty
Reply:Its just the poor nature of the design. They are cut like dress shoes. If your prone to having foot pain with dress shoes than youll have it with the vans as well. I have scabs right now from my latest pair (WITH socks). After a few times it will soften up and youll be ok. Report It

Reply:it feels like vinyl because it is.. these are not the most comfortable shoes because they are meant to be for dirt poor ska kids, not preppy girls
Reply:yeah i have a similar problem. i still dont know what to do, though (i know how u feel) :) best of luck!
Reply:I have that problem too. Unfortunately mine never "broke in". I know to wear band-aids on my heels when I wear them.
Reply:I hear ya my favorites kinds of shoes are vans cause I'm a skater the best thing to do is skate in them. If yu don't skate walk in them alot it will work.



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