6 Things to Consider in Your Next Shoe Purchase

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Do you know what to look for when you are purchasing your next shoe? Many buyers tend to buy shoes since they fancy the design, brand, and color. Yet, there are more practical things that they need to consider as they buy their shoes. Plus, a good shoe should make you feel comfortable for as long as possible and also give you the right support for the activity you will use it for. Hence, some of the factors that you can consider are the quality of materials used, shoe size and width, the fitting, among other important factors. So if you need help with your next shoe purchase. Below are some of the things to consider as you shop.

The shape of the shoe and shape of your feet

As there are different types of shoes that you can buy. People’s feet are also different in many aspects from each other. Hence, one of the most important things to consider as you purchase your next shoes is how the shoe will match the shape of your feet. Plus, this cannot work vice versa if you want a proper shoe. In terms of length and width of your foot, your shoe should fit perfectly. Besides, the shoe should have adequate space that will allow your toes to fit well to help with the roll through movement when walking. However, this consideration is important when buying Nike dunk sneakers and other closed types of shoes. Unlike when buying heels that need firm support for the toes. 

A flexible shoe sole 

Checking the sole of the shoe as you go for your next purchase is important. After you get the size and width of the shoe right. Before purchasing the shoe, you should check the flexibility of the shoe sole. Through checking how well it bends, you will be in a position to know if that is the quality of the shoe you need or not. Importantly, do not confuse the flexibility of the sole, by checking the softness of the inner padding. The bending test is specifically for the sole. If you have never done it before. It is simply bending the toe and heel area towards each other to see if they take the V form. Through this, you will know the shoe you are about to purchase has exemplary flexibility.

The fitting of the shoe 

Buying a shoe that does not fit properly is quite common with a lot of people. This is because people have different ways to fit their shoes, but it is the wrong way to fit a shoe. In fact, according to various research by shoe experts. The percentage of people buying the wrong fitting for a shoe is unbelievably high. Plus, women tend to buy shoes that are too small for their feet. While men buy shoes that are too big for them. As a result, the shoes will show with time as you will feel uncomfortable, experience pain, and even they may cause you to get injuries as they are not the right fit for you. 

Check the lining ends 

Every time you head to purchase your next shoe. You must take your time. Ensure that you check the inside of the shoe that you want to buy. Look for any seams that are uncomfortable, hardened, or bulgy areas. This is important, as many manufacturers do not fully line their shoes as the manufacture them to reduce costs. For this reason, bulges, seams, and edges are exposed. However, not all shoe companies have this issue as good brands ensure it is part of their standard to fully line their shoes. In this way, they prevent any unnecessary edges and seams popping out that will restrict the comfort level. So check through the linings to make sure that the shoes you purchase are worth every penny you pay for them.

Check height, width, and length

When you are buying shoes, keep your expectation high in terms of the shoes you seek to find. Not only should the shoe be made with quality material but one that provides your feet with sufficient material in all the three dimensions of width, length, and height. Therefore, as you try the shoes, as soon as they start to rub it is a sign that the shoe is not the right one for you. Importantly, do not listen to people who tell you “the shoes will wear in” or wait until the shoes widen over time. To know the ideal shoe for you, once you fit the shoe it should straight away fit perfectly. If not, avoid buying them as they will not be ideal for your feet’s comfort.  

Always try on both shoes 

Another thing to consider when buying your next shoe is how both shoes fit. This is important as everyone’s feet are rarely the same length and width. For instance, when you consider right-handed people, they in most instances, have a dominant right foot. This right foot is also the bigger of the two. While for the left-handed people the issue is the opposite. For this reason, ensure that you try both shoes and not just one to ensure both fit right and are comfortable. Additionally, with age, shoes become wider and longer. So the shoe size that you choose with time, it will change. Hence you should be unbiased when buying shoes. Also, when a shoe fits, it does not matter if it is wider or larger than the pair you had last as long as it fits. What’s more, different manufacturers have shoes that fit differently from other manufacturers, so check how best it fits your foot.

In summary, as you shop for your next shoe, you must consider the above factors. Just as you consider how your feet change in shape and size. Also, you should know what is in a shoe and how to get a shoe that is comfortable and ideal for you.

Comments

  1. Maryann D. says

    Super advice for purchasing shoes. I do have a hard time with finding comfort, but I will try all these suggestions.

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