We at here at Shoeflair are constantly are on the look-out for tidbits that help our readers with their shoe shopping experience. With all that we write about the latest and greatest styles from exotic designers the world over--finding the perfect it shoes, only to have them reduce you to a puddle of crying-bandaged goo is something we try to avoid.
With that said, we found this great guide on Health.com that really says it all:
- The later, the better: Your feet swell to their largest size as blood pools in them by the end of the day, which makes this the best time to shop. Go to early, and you risk getting a pair that'll be too tight.
- Get measured every time: Pregnancy, weight gain, and age can cause your feet to lengthen and broaden; your arches can change, too. Also, if one of your feet is bigger than the other, buy shoes in the size of the larger foot.
- Try them on: Sizes differ by brand (and even within the same brand). Ask the salesperson to bring your normal size as well as a half-size larger and smaller.
- Go with your gut: You'll know within minutes if a shoe is right for you. If it's even a bit uncomfortable now, it will feel exponentially worse as time goes on.
