Like all new shoes, our thongs and slides have a wearing-in period before they feel super comfortable. The material of our footwear is designed to soften and mould to the shape of your feet to give you a customized fit. Some customers find them comfy

Like all new shoes, our thongs and slides have a wearing-in period before they feel super comfortable. &#xA0;The material of our footwear is designed to soften and mould to the shape of your feet to give you a customized fit.&#xA0;Some customers find them comfy right away and others need time to wear them in.&#xA0;You have 60 days to try them out and wear them. If after that period they don&apos;t work for you, simply pay the return postage cost and we&apos;ll refund you for your original order. <h2 id="follow-these-tips-to-wear-in-your-first-pair-of-archies-thongs-or-slides">Follow these tips to wear in your first pair of Archies Thongs or Slides</h2><h3 id="archies-thongs">Archies Thongs</h3>#1 Check the fitArchies Thongs should &quot;fit like a glove&quot; with very little space in front of your toes and behind the heels. This will help align the arch support with your arch.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/v31pE7yP402ZaGQR/Ideal_fit_for_macros-b0adfdc2-d26d-4c5f-be22-9fffb0d52771.png" style="width: 692px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">#2 Stretch the toe poles and straps#3 Wear them for 20 minutes at a time for the first few daysAs you wear them, they will become more comfortable. If the arch is uncomfy at first, only wear them for 20 minutes. This will give the footbed time to mold to your feet and will also give your feet time to get used to the feel of the arch support with minimal discomfort.&#xA0;If they are still too hard, read: <a href="https://support.archiesfootwear.com.au/my-archies-thongs-are-too-hard-what-do-i-do-219469" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My thongs are too hard - what should I do?</a><h3 id="archies-slides">Archies Slides</h3>#1 Check the fitArchies slides also have a more snug fit than most slides so that the arch is correctly aligned with your arch.&#xA0;<iframe width="408" height="725" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F1WZTbOpQ34" title="The perfect fit of Archies Arch Support Slides" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>#2 Stretch the bandIf the band is too tight - put the slides in the sun for a few minutes to warm up and stretch the band. You might need to stretch the band every time before your wear them because the material is strong!<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/v31pE7yP402ZaGQR/Stretch_the_band_for_blisters-18a80aa7-31e4-44db-8500-e3dbfdc50717.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Pull the band up and away from your toes<iframe width="692" height="419" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/awbHPS-ne70" title="3 Methods to stretch the strap of your Archies Arch Support Slides!" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe>#3 Wear them for 20 minutes at a time for the first few daysAs you wear them, they will become more comfortable. If the arch is uncomfy at first, only wear them for 20 minutes. This will give the footbed time to mould to your feet and will also give your feet time to get used to the feel of the arch support with minimal discomfort.&#xA0;Putting them in the sun to warm up and then standing on them will help soften the footbed. Still unsure? Feel free to contact us - we can help you choose the right size and 100% free exchanges if the size is not right!<a href="https://support.archiesfootwear.com.au/en-US/contact" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(0, 86, 179); text-decoration: underline; user-select: auto; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" target="_blank"><img data-fr-image-pasted="true" src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/v31pE7yP402ZaGQR/COntact_us-6afe0d9a-4c1b-4f31-831d-89bcb985feeb.png" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; border-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; background-clip: padding-box; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: rgb(204, 204, 204) 10px 10px 5px 0px; text-align: left; width: 153px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib"></a>

How to wear in your Archies Thongs and Slides

The perfect fit for Archies Thongs. Archies Thongs should "fit like a glove" with very little space in front of your toes and behind the heels. This will help align the arch support with your arch. The photos below are our "ideal" fit but some custom

The perfect fit for Archies ThongsArchies Thongs should &quot;fit like a glove&quot; with very little space in front of your toes and behind the heels. This will help align the arch support with your arch.The photos below are our &quot;ideal&quot; fit but some customers might have a little more space in front of the toes that&apos;s a more relaxed fit. Most customers need to stretch the toe poles and straps to get a comfy fit.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/v31pE7yP402ZaGQR/Ideal_fit_for_macros-b0adfdc2-d26d-4c5f-be22-9fffb0d52771.png" style="width: 692px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Before ordering we recommend you check out our <a href="https://archiesfootwear.com.au/pages/size" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">size guide</a> and measure your foot length to find the perfect fit.&#xA0;If the toe poles and straps are too tight, please have a go at stretching them to get a customized fit across the tops of your feet. The material is durable, so give it a good tug!The perfect fit for Archies SlidesArchies slides also have a more snug fit than most slides so that the arch is correctly aligned with your arch.&#xA0;<iframe width="408" height="725" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F1WZTbOpQ34" title="The perfect fit of Archies Arch Support Slides" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>If the band is too tight - put the slides in the sun for a few minutes to warm up and stretch the band.&#xA0;<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/v31pE7yP402ZaGQR/Stretch_the_band_for_blisters-18a80aa7-31e4-44db-8500-e3dbfdc50717.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Pull the band up and away from your toes<iframe width="692" height="419" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/awbHPS-ne70" title="3 Methods to stretch the strap of your Archies Arch Support Slides!" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe>Still unsure? Feel free to contact us - we can help you choose the right size and 100% free exchanges if the size is not right!<a href="https://support.archiesfootwear.com.au/en-US/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/uploads.gorgias.io/v31pE7yP402ZaGQR/COntact_us-489b62e6-1002-4bf1-a5ce-6c0a8202a803.png" style="width: 151px;" class="fr-fic fr-fil fr-dib fr-rounded fr-shadow"></a>

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