Women’s
feet start to hurt 2 hours and 47 minutes into a night out according to
research released by high street
retailer Debenhams.
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With
the festive celebrations well under way, the 200 year old department store
quizzed its customers on their partying habits and found 11:47pm (Timing based from 9pm ) to be the
time a lady’s feet started to feel the effects of being on the dance floor
during a night out.
The
survey of 2,000 customers also unveiled women’s secrets on how to always be the
last one standing during the Christmas party season.
When
asked how to overcome ‘feet fatigue’ an impressive 67% of women claimed that
having ‘back up flats’ in your handbag were key to a comfortable night.
Over
half (58%) of heel loving fashionistas felt that ‘cushioning up’ and following
the footsteps of style icon Victoria Beckham by using gel pads in the insides
of their shoes paved the way for many more comfortable hours on the dance
floor.
‘Seasoning’
closes the top three at 40%, the term refers to taking their new purchases on a
regular test drive. For example spending the evening strutting around your
front room in a pair of heels and pyjamas is key.
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The
‘thick heel’ policy took fourth place with 34% agreeing that the thicker the
heel the better. As well as it being kinder on the foot, it also allows customers
to channel their inner style guru by staying on trend.
Preparing
and pampering those well-deserved feet, pre and post party, followed closely
behind with 30% of customers agreeing.
However
if all else fails 29% of customers have no qualms about kicking their shoes off
and dancing the night away. It is Christmas after all.
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