Finally, it was time to call it a night. I hobbled out to our Uber. Once home, I usually take off my shoes and walk barefoot across the driveway and in the elevator. (Don't judge — you know you've been there.) I'd like to say the spray prevented this from happening, but, unfortunately, my feet were hurting enough that it was time for my sandals to come off.

Hours without pain: 3 (final)

When I use this spray, I feel a bit like Cinderella: As long as I make it home before the magic (or, in this case, the numbing spray) wears off, I'm fine. While it did make my shoes more bearable for a few hours (a feat in and of itself), it didn't last long enough for an entire night out.

And though there is a mini spray, there is no way I would spritz it in public — it made my entire apartment smell like Icy Hot for half an hour. Still, I'm grateful Still Standing has made wearing my Nudist sandals bearable — at least until midnight.