Since fall is just around the corner & every pair of boots (ok ALL shoes in general) I see feels like they have to belong to me, I decided to prepare a few simple steps that I use for buying the perfect pair of shoes. While some people could continue to buy
shoes until the cows come home, others regard the process as a chore and put it
off until it’s really necessary (clearly, you know which category I fall under). Either way, buying and wearing shoes, like
clothes, is a compulsory part of human existence. We all like to feel we are
getting ‘value for money’, so buying a decent pair of shoes that will last as
long as possible tends to be high on everybody’s agenda.
With that being said, buying a quality pair of
shoes is about much more than bagging a bargain. The shoes we wear can affect
the health of our feet, knees, back and posture – making it very important that
we invest our money wisely. If you are looking for some advice on what
to look for when choosing a pair of shoes, you may want to take a look at the
following simple tips:
1. Pick
Shoes That Breath
It may sound obvious, but choosing shoes
that are made from breathable materials or are
designed with perforations that
don’t trap in moisture is preferable to choosing shoes made
from more
suffocating materials that don’t possess any perforations.
Leather is generally employed by most
footwear manufacturers as the main material for shoes
and is a good choice for
high quality.
**Side Note: Leather isn’t the only material to provide
a sweat-free environment for wearers. In fact, while many FredPerry shoes at Very.co.uk for men are made out of quality leather, many are made
out of canvas – a more modern option for those looking for a moisture free
material.
2. Ensure
Shoes Have a Good Fit
There is nothing quite as bad for your feet
as wearing ill-fitting shoes, so you should always
ensure that there is ample
room at the front and back of the shoe when trying them on.
Make sure you walk up and down the shop in
your new footwear before deciding whether or
not to get the credit card out. Check
to see whether they rub at the heel and test how tight they
are around the toe
and ball of your foot. The best shoes will offer support and comfort, so
always
look for these qualities.
**Side Note: It may also be worth having your feet
professionally measured in order to ensure you get the right size. Remember to
consider whether you need your shoes to offer wider fittings or not and shop
accordingly.
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Happy Shoe Shopping!
