Learn how to DIY elevator shoes with easy materials like cardboard, tape, and insoles to increase height without breaking the bank. Simple steps to make comfortable lift shoe inserts for any shoes.
Getting a little taller can help you, whether you want to feel better about your height or look stronger. But elevator shoes that you have to get can be a little expensive. This guide will show you how to DIY elevator shoes at home.
Things You’ll Need:
- Cardboard (cereal boxes or packing cardboard)
- Duct tape
- Shoe inserts or insoles
- Scissors or box cutter
- Ruler or tape measure
1. Measure Current Height and How Tall You Want To Be
First, stand against a wall and measure your height in feet. Write down how tall you want to be in inches. I suggest not to lift more than 4 inches to keep your health in good shape.
2. Cut Cardboard Inserts
To make the base lift, cut slices of cardboard about the length and width of your foot. Cut additional layers or thicker pieces for more lift.
3. Tape Cardboard Together
Place cut cardboard pieces on a flat surface and use several layers of duct tape to hold them together tightly. That will make the structure strong and stable.
4. Add taper To Make It Fit Right
Cut the sides of the cardboard carefully inward at the toe end. So that they fit better with your shoe shape and walking style. Remember, avoid seams pressing feet or edges that are too sharp.
5. Reinforce Back and Sides
Add extra pieces of tape to the back of the cardboard plates to make them last longer and give your feet more support. Cover all the edges of the cardboard that are still raw.
6. Put Insoles in Shoes
Put cardboard shapes inside shoes or right into the insoles that are already there. Make sure the fit is comfortable and no pain places or bumps in the changes.
7. Adjust for Even Height
If your feet are different heights (lld), try the inserts on both of them and make any necessary changes to make them even before wearing them longer.
8. Do it Again With Other Shoes
Make extra patches so that you can use them with different kinds of shoes. Keep extras flat until you’re ready to use them.
9. Discreet Wearing Tips
For stealth mode, wear with pants or skirts that cover your shoes. Fabrics that are too big hide extra height. Wear loose pants or shorts that show off your legs.
10. Keep An Eye on Health and Safety
Pay attention to your body and rest if you feel pain, tendonitis, or other problems. If the problems don’t go away, see a doctor.
For health reasons, limit the amount of time you wear these DIY elevator shoes. If you are worried about any other part of your balance or coordination, you should see a doctor.
If you’re careful, lifts you make yourself can stay secret posture boosts. Also, you can learn how to walk in elevator shoes in another post.
Sumarry
To sum up, you can now make your own DIY secret height-enhancing inserts at home using simple household items. This is a cheap and discrete way to improve your look as required.
Please let me know if you need more help with any part of the process. Have fun with your new view!
PS: However, I still recommend buying a pair of elevator shoes, since they are more comfortable and last longer.
FAQ
Do shoe lifts hurt your feet?
Shoe lifts can be good for your health if you wear them the right way. We often put too much weight on our feet because of bad posture.
This affects our whole lower body and can lead to major problems like chronic tendonitis. Lifts can help move some of this weight, which will ease the pain.
What Thing Should I Put in Shoes to Look Taller?
Well, studies show that using shoe inserts or heel lifts is the best and safest way to do that! But they do cost.
Check out our guide on how to DIY shoe lifts at home if you want to have a pair of cheap elevator shoes.
Is being skinny going to make you taller?
Well, weight doesn’t change how tall you are. However, being skinny can make you look taller than you are.
Some people say that being overweight makes a person look shorter because it makes their body wider.
