Finding The Shoes That Are Just Right For You

By: Teegan Bogut

It has happened to us all at one time or another. We go into a shoe store and pick out a pair of shoes that we absolutely love and who seem to love us. While in the store, they fit perfectly. The next day when you break them out to go jogging, they are too tight and cramp your feet up! Be honest... this has probably happened more than once, hasn't it?

How could something like this happen? How is it that shoes can fit so well in the store, but once we take them home they magically turn into a size too small? There are a few things that can cause this shoe fiasco. There are precautions you can take when searching for shoes that will allow you to purchase shoes that fit both in the store and at home.

Running shoes and those used for walking or athletic purposes do not fit the same as the everyday shoes we wear into work and around town. It is common for these kinds of footwear to be half to and entire size larger than our normal shoes. If a shoe feels too snug in the store, do not be fooled by the attendant into thinking that they will "stretch". If it does not fit perfectly in the store, do not take it home.

Now you always want to test your shoes out before making a purchase. While most of us do this by walking around a carpeted store, this is likely to yield an inaccurate impression. If you intend to go jogging with these shoes on cement, then you need to try them our on cement. You must mimic the conditions in which they are most likely to be used. If the store does not permit this, then take your money elsewhere because you are mostly wasting it in this place.

The toes and heel are critical. Your toes should fit inside the shoes snugly, but they should not be jammed up inside. As for the heel, you do not want it sliding about inside the shoe as this can lead to injury.

A great way to find good fitting shoes is to bring an old pair of shoes with you. You don't need to bring your comfy shoes, but instead bring shoes that didn't fit right. This will allow the sales person to steer you away from the wrong shoes.

Did you know that your feet swell up by the afternoon? The pressure of walking, standing, and just being awake cause your feet to expand up to a half size larger then your normal shoe size. It is a good idea to shop in the afternoon when your feet are bigger.

There are things more frustrating than laying down good money on a pair of shoes only to learn later that they will be uncomfortable to wear. Just take the simple precautions listed above and you will never have to worry about throwing your money away on an uncomfortable pair of shoes again!

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About the author: Teegan Bogut is the chief writer at YK Shoes, there's a wealth of knowledge on the website, plus their free newsletter is well worth signing up for too. If you want to read more Shoe articles go to: www.ykshoes.com/articles
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