The last time you went to a backyard BBQ, you took one step off the patio and gut stuck in the grass, didn’t you. There you are bending down trying to get your heel out of the dirt, and everyone’s laughing at you. It’s enough to make you think about wearing flip flops.

Now when you get an invite to any summer outdoor do, don’t reach for sneakers, instead grab a pair of SoleMates High Heelers ($9.95, solemates.com).

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They’re a clever device that you can slip onto stiletto or kitten heels that will prevent you from having incidents on gravel, outdoor decks, grass- where ever there’s a chance to get your heel caught. They come in two colors- clear and black so they’ll definitely blend with your footwear. They won’t damage your heels. They’re flexible and can be re-used again and again. You'll be able to go anywhere in heels with ease.

PJ Gach is the Senior Editor: Style + Beauty at BettyConfidential.

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