Shopping for Footwear Shoes, Pumps & Sandals
When you are in our mini mall for shoes, it pays to repeat the mantra that the right pair is an investment in your foot’s health. However, the million dollar question is how do you shop for footwear that’s just right for your feet? Well, one way to start is to look at your own feet and what you already have in the closet. Stand barefoot on a white piece of paper or some cardboard and trace its shape. Then take all the shoes you have and place them one by one on top of the drawing. For many people, their most comfortable shoes will be a very close match to the outline of their feet.
Narrow Shoes Cause Pain, Just Ask Anyone…
Women will find that narrow shoes are the ones which cause pain because they are tight around the toes or ones with uncomfortable heels. Place the shoes on the outline to see if the shoe is either narrower or if they are shorter than the toes.
Once a man or a woman has determined that it is time to replace those nasty, uncomfortable shoes with something that’s worth wearing and contributes to foot health, below are a couple of tips which should help out.
Buy Footwear in the Afternoon
The best time to buy footwear according to experts is in the afternoon. The afternoon is when our feet naturally expand as it is used during the day and could even swell because of the hot weather. Plus, buyers should wear the same type of socks they would when they wear shoes during formal or regular use.
Get the Feet Measured
When shopping for shoes get both feet measured by the salesperson. Almost every shoe shop in The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar measures buyer’s feet before recommending a shoe. Getting both feet measured each time people buy shoes is recommended since one foot is always larger than the other, so the shoes should be purchased for the larger foot.
Test Walk the Shoes
Make sure to stand and walk in the shoes. With your hand measure the space between the longest toe and the shoe’s end. There should be at least a half-inch space between the two. When walking figure out if there is enough space in between the balls of the foot? Does the shoe fit tightly enough or are they slipping or pinching? Many times people make the mistake of assuming that the shoe just has to be broken in when in fact that isn’t always the case. So, buy shoes that fit perfectly from the get-go.
Buy Based on Comfort Level and Not Shoe Size
Always trust what you feel comfortable wearing and not necessarily the shoe size description. The sizes will vary from one shoemaker to the next. Plus, regardless of how comfortable a shoe may be advertised as being you need to be the judge of that. When buying feel the inside of the shoe to ensure that there aren’t any seams, or tags or maybe other materials which may irritate the feet or result in blistering.
Finally, always buy shoes from a reputed brand. Fortunately, at The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar shoppers are treated to some of the best shoe brands.
