1. Take a tracing of your foot with
you. Place any shoe you think you might buy on top of the tracing. If the shoe
is narrower or shorter than the tracing, don't even try it on.
2. Shop for shoes during the
afternoon. It is because your foot naturally expands with use during the day.
3. Wear the same type of socks to
the store that you intend to wear with the shoes.
4. Have a salesperson measure both
of your feet — and get measured every time you buy new shoes. Feet change with
age, often growing larger and wider. If one foot is larger than the other, buy
a size that fits the larger foot.
5. Stand in the shoes. Press gently
on the top of the shoe to make sure you have about a half-inch of space between
your longest toe and the end of the shoe. This provides enough room for your
foot to press forward as you walk. Wiggle your toes to make sure there's enough
room.
6. Walk around in the shoes to
determine how they feel. Don't rationalize that the shoes just need to be
broken in. Find shoes that fit from the start.
7. Trust your own comfort level
rather than a shoe's size or description. Sizes vary between manufacturers. And
no matter how comfortable an advertisement claims those shoes are, you're the
real judge.
8. Pay attention to width as well as
length. If the ball of your foot feels compressed in a particular shoe, ask if
it comes in a wider size. Buying shoes that are a half-size bigger — but not
any wider — won't necessarily solve the problem.
9. Feel the inside of the shoes to
see if they have any tags, seams, or other material that might irritate your
foot.
10. Examine the soles. Are they sturdy
enough to provide protection from sharp objects? Do they provide any
cushioning? Take note of how they feel as you walk around the shoe store. Try
to walk on hard surfaces as well as carpet to see how the shoe feels on both.
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