The Oscars are the highlight of awards season, and all of our celebrity guests got their hair, makeup, and wardrobe done for last night's ceremony.
However, although they arrived at the Academy Awards in chauffeured limousines, many still faced the challenge of navigating the red carpet in high heels. So what are celebrity stylists doing to help the stars?
Claudia Joseph asked podiatrist Dipesh Raja of Footopia in Chelsea, London, to rate their tips and reveal the best ones to try on your next night out. did.
foot spray
Hint: Barbie doll star Margot Robbie has been jetting around the world to promote the hit movie, posing for the cameras in a series of Manolo Blahnik stilettos that complemented her sugar pink outfit. But before leaving her hotel room, the star reportedly uses the $20 Still Standing Foot Spray to prevent swelling.
Television producer and author Lynn Butler created a spray that combines cooling menthol, arnica, aloe, and ilex, “proven natural anti-inflammatory and pain relievers,” with vitamin E and tea tree oil. Your feet become a magical ice bath.
Still Standing may be hard to find in the UK, but Haute Heals Soothing Foot Spray with arnica, aloe and ilex is an alternative (£6.99, hollywood Fashionsecrets.co.uk).
verdict: Obviously, some people find comfort in using this spray. Indeed, it contains anti-inflammatory agents, has a proven track record for years, and may reduce foot aches and pains. However, this does not eliminate the problems of wearing high heels on a daily basis. 6/10
insole
Hint: As one of the most photographed women in the world, the Princess of Wales knows she has to spend a lot of her time on her feet. So she invested in her £18.95 leather insoles from Alice Bow, which are designed to perfectly fit the shape of her feet.
Rachel Bowditch, a graduate of shoemaking college Cordwainers, started the brand because she couldn't find black patent heels that “looked good, fit well, and were padded.”
verdict: I think this is a good option if you want to wear high heels. This is a happy compromise between wearing custom-made orthotics (which are clearly better, but too big for stilettos) and wearing nothing at all. 7/10
bunion busters
Hint: When Julia Roberts stepped out in New York City last December, she opted for the £249 bunion-fighting Rhonda boots by British brand Sole Bliss. She also has gold £199 platform sandals. Big stars Dame Helen Mirren and Olivia Colman are also fans of the 5-inch Sole Bliss Remy sandals.
Mirren wore a silver pair at this year's Golden Globes, and Coleman wore a silver pair on the red carpet at the premiere of Great Expectations.
Designer Lisa Kay created this brand for people with bunions, a bony prominence at the joint at the base of the big toe.
verdict: If you have to wear high heels, this is a good choice. It has a structure that fits your foot. However, that doesn't mean it's okay to wear it every day. 8/10
Big size
Hint: As a former actress, the Duchess of Sussex knows the tricks of the trade and often wore shoes that were too big for royal engagements. She shares pop icon Jennifer Lopez and Twilight star Kristen Stewart who also size up to avoid blisters on the red carpet.
However, shoes can slip, so put a silicone pad in the heel and stuff the toes with tissue or cotton wool.
verdict: You should not add length to gain width. No matter what you pack, your feet will still move around inside your shoes, which can cause them to fall out of your shoes or cause you an injury. 1/10
medical tape
Hint: An unusual catwalk trick comes from supermodel Marie Helbin, who sticks her third and fourth fingers together with medical tape to relieve pain.
Apparently, there is a nerve between the toes, which causes pain when pressure is applied, but the tape seems to relieve the tension.
verdict: This idea has no clinical meaning and is not recommended. Let's go back to the days of foot binding and see what happened there. stop it. 0/10
