/fa/ - Fashion

Need help,
How do I make chelsea boots (or any leather dress shoe) more comfortable?

I bought some chelsea boots and wore them a few times. They hurt my feet too much. It feels like my feet are crushing in from the sides. My exact size hurt so I bought a half size bigger. At first they were great but after an hour or so my feet started hurting.
I've put a soft insole in them, and tried wearing different like thin socks, business socks, even thick work socks but nothing seems to help.

My first pair I bought were amazing. They were comfortable and I wore them all day, but then suddenly I couldn't wear them for more than an hour without my feet hurting. I didn't have any foot injury or anything, I just started wearing running shoes.

I don't want to let them just sit in the closet as I paid a lot of money for them.

Any advice is appreciated.