Getting A Pair Of Shoes That Fit You Well
by Teegan BogutHere is a common situation that we all have encountered. You return from the shoe store excited to try on your new shoes. They were a perfect match while you strutted your stuff around the shoe store. However, they feel like different shoes now. They feel cramped and your feet hurt. How many times has this happened to you? Don't lie. It probably has happened after more then one trip to the shoe store.
How do we do that? How can we actually try the shoes on in the store but somehow wind up with a pair that does not fit once we make it home? A number of factors contribute to this phenomenon and there are steps you can take to make certain that you never leave the shoe store again with anything but the shoes you want in a size that fits.
First let's start with running shoes for walking and playing sports. Shoes in this category fit differently then shoes you would casually every day or to work. Running and athletic shoes normally run half to one size larger then your everyday casual shoes. So when you purchase these shoes go a little bigger then your regular size. Don't be tempted to think that tight fitting athletic shoes will stretch out because they will not.
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.
How can you really tell if the shoe fits? Toes should be close to the front of the shoe, but make sure that they don't cramp your feet. If the shoes are too big your heel will slide around. Find shoes where your heel stays in one place.
A successful method for finding the right shoes is to bring old shoes with you. You don't need to bring your comfy shoes, but instead bring shoes that didn't fit quite right. This allows the sales person to steer you away from the wrong shoes.
Did you know that your feet grow 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 swollen.
Avoid the hassle of paying hard earned money for shoes that don't fit, by following these tips. Engaging in these tips when buying your shoes will improve your odds of finding shoes that are a perfect fit at the shoe store and at home. Shoes that don't fit will become a thing of the past.
About the Author
Teegan Bogut runs a very interesting website at YK Shoes, it's one of the webs most up to date Shoe sites, their free newsletter is well worth signing up for too. Read many more interesting articles on Shoe at: http://www.ykshoes.com/articles
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