Perhaps the easiest thing you can do to make a loose pair of shoes fit better is to "bulk up" your feet with thicker layers of socks. For example, you might try exchanging a skin-tight pair of dress socks or tights for a padded set of crew socks. You can even wear two or three pairs of socks on top of each other the thicker the padding, the more tightly your foot will sit in the shoe. Best for: Athletic shoes, boots. Notes: This can be an uncomfortable choice in hot weather, especially if you tend to get sweaty feet. In a pinch, you can use cheap, wadded-up material (like cotton balls, tissue paper, toilet paper, or even thin rags) to fill in the space at the the tips of your shoes. This is a great choice if you feel your feet sliding from the fronts of your shoes to the back as you walk plus, it's something you can do almost anywhere. Best for: Flats, boots, close-toed heels. Notes: Not a particularly good choice for athletic situations or long walks the "filler" material can get gross and uncomfortable with heavy use. An insole is a soft pad (usually made of foam or gel material) that sits under your foot in the shoe to provide cushioning and support. Insoles are often intended to help with posture problems and discomfort, but they're also handy for taking up extra space in shoes that are too loose. Insoles can be purchased for reasonably cheap at most places where shoes are also sold. Best for: Most shoes (including heels and open-toed shoes). Notes: If you can, try on any insoles before buying to make sure they are comfortable to wear. Well-known brands like Dr. Scholl and Foot Petals offer comfortable, long-lasting insoles, but any quality insole brand should work. Higher-end insoles can run $50 or more but provide top-of-the-line comfort and support. Sometimes, adding "full" insoles to a set of shoes makes them uncomfortable or awkward to wear. Luckily, other, smaller cushioning devices are usually sold alongside insoles. One such device that's useful for too-big shoes are partial pads that sit directly under the balls of your feet (the part just before your toes begin). These discrete, hard-to-see pads provide friction and a thin layer of support, making them perfect for heels that are just a little too big but that become uncomfortable when wearing a full insole. Best for: Heels, flats Notes: These often come in many colors, so you can try to pick a pad that's in a color that compliments your shoes if you wish. Another "partial" padding option along the lines of insoles and ball-of-foot pads are thin strips of padding sometimes called "heel strips" or "heel grips." As their name suggests, these adhesive pads are often used to pad shoes with uncomfortable, pinching heels, but their strip-like design means you can put them virtually anywhere in the shoe to take up extra space perfect for that odd pair of shoes that nothing else will work for. Best for: Most shoes, especially tight pairs of heels. Notes: Try these on before wearing and be aware that some users report blisters after use.

Summary: Wear thicker socks (or multiple pairs). Stuff the toes of your shoes. Use an insole. Use ball-of-foot pads. Use a set of heel strips.

Breathing is relaxing and can divert your attention from the pain of mild cramps. You can do this while doing something else that will divert your attention, such as watching a television show. Focus on your breathing. Use a fast and shallow breathing rate, following a one-two (breathe in fast, breathe out fast) rhythm. Alcohol or any caffeinated or carbonated drink can add to abdominal pain. Sip water or clear fluids. Take a walk around your house, or in the garden. This can be helpful when you find that sitting or lying down is uncomfortable. You may find it best to avoid abdominal exercises while experiencing cramps due to the discomfort, especially because cramps may result from exercise itself if you push yourself too hard. Know your limits. Some evidence suggests yoga may help with stomach issues such as irritable bowel syndrome. If you're familiar with yoga, consider some poses that open up the abdominal region. Depending on where the cramps are, consider fish pose or reclining hero. Downward facing dog can also be helpful. If your cramps are muscular in nature, exercise your abdominal muscles at another time and merely stretch them in the cobra pose. Any position where you are facing up, looking forward or facing the ceiling will result in a minuscule amount of abdominal tension. Place a heating pad, heated wheat bag, or hot water bottle on your stomach to give temporary relief. While some advice suggests not to apply the heating pad to your abdomen in case this brings on nausea, other advice considers this to be appropriate. Decide on which approach best suits your needs through your knowledge of your own preferences and responses to the application of heat. Allow yourself to pass gas. If you are at work or somewhere this might be embarrassing or inappropriate, just excuse yourself and go to the restroom. You do not want to allow yourself to become bloated or let the cramps become more serious and painful by holding in your gas. A warm bath can also help with some cramping. Don't make it too hot, just comfortable.

Summary: Use breathing techniques. Avoid certain beverages. Try to exercise the cramps away. Try yoga. Use a heating pad. Pass gas. Take a soak in a warm bath.

You will substitute your hand for the roller. Keep the sticky side facing out. You will probably only want to wrap it around your hand between 1 1/2 to 2 times. You need just enough so that the tape makes solid contact with itself. This is obviously a method of convenience (how long would you really want a tape roll on your hand anyhow?), so there is no need to use too much at a time. Do not wrap the tape too tightly (you will see why in a moment). The tape should stick to the fabric and roll around your hand as it goes (and this is why you shouldn't wrap it too tight). You can repeat the process as many times as needed, and do so on very short notice.
Summary: Hold the fingers of your of your hands tight together. Wrap your hand in adhesive tape. Run your hand over the lint-covered clothes. Discard of the tape when it becomes covered in lint.