I sprayed it on the soles and sides of my feet, making sure to cover the areas that tend to be the most painful, including my pinky toe and ball of my foot. It dried quickly and had no odor, which I really liked. I didn't feel immediate results (some people say they do), so I put the shoes on and hoped for the best.
After the cocktail hour, ceremony, and party, my feet didn't hurt at all. I was on my feet for a total of five hours and by the end of the night I felt completely fine. I was afraid that the numbness might prevent me from walking, but I could easily navigate stairs and steps. I also appreciated that my legs didn't feel completely numb – I knew my senses were dulled, but it didn't scare me or make me feel like my legs were gone. If I wanted, I could definitely stay in the night longer. For the first time, I went home because I was tired, not because my legs hurt too much.
The next time I tried lidocaine spray was on a much stiffer heel: open-toe sandals from Zara with a five-inch stiletto heel. These are definitely some of the most painful heels I own: my toes hurt from the moment I start walking. I sprayed lidocaine using the same method and went to the holiday dinner. I definitely felt the sting earlier, but instead of the pain developing into a sharp pain, it didn't go any further than that. I even felt cheerful enough to go to a bar with a friend afterwards, and easily climbed a flight of stairs to get to the bathroom.
I'll definitely only use lidocaine spray on occasion, but consider me a full-fledged convert. Best of all, it's affordable (a can costs just $11 to purchase) and can be picked up at most pharmacies, making it a godsend when you're traveling to parties or weddings. If you have any holiday events coming up, I highly recommend (just don't overdo it and be careful with your feet!) You can thank me—and Ashley Graham—later.
