Shoe Shopping Tips

Going Shoe Shopping? 

Take these tips along:

     

• The best time to go is late afternoon. As the day progresses, your feet swell. This means slip-ons bought early in the might feel tight later.
• Give your feet breathing space. Buy shoes with leather uppers. They also mould themselves around the foot to match its shape, making the shoes more comfortable to wear.
• Wiggle your toes when you put on new shoes. If you cannot, don't buy them. You are likely to experience problems later.
• Ensure at least 6 mm of space in front of the largest toe. Any less, and the constant contact with the shoe could damage your toe nails and skin.
• Wear shoes with different heel heights on different days to maintain flexibility in the leg muscles. Wear high heels sparingly, as the body pressure falls on the toes. 
• If the shoe is too tight and there is no option left for you, try putting little talcum powder on your feet before wearing the shoes. This will help the foot to glide in easily and will also prevent sweating.
• Use a hair drier for making your tight shoes comfortable for you. Wear socks and put on your shoes, blow hair drier over your shoes for several minutes. And your tight shoes are ready for comfortable wear.