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Life Hack: Three ways to break in a new pair of shoes

Breaking in shoes can be a painful process.

If you’ve bought a new pair of shoes, you might be struggling to break them in so they’re comfortable to wear. If you rush ahead and wear certain shoes before they have softened and adjusted to your feet you could find yourself in a lot of pain. It takes some patience to break in a new pair of shoes — but there are some shortcuts you can try if you’re keen to debut your new footwear.

Start slowly 

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