- Time your visit.
- The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day. Your feet swell as the day progresses.
- Target your purchase.
- Select Shoes which have a shape similar to your foot.
- Uppers should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot.
- Soles should not be slippery. They need to provide solid footing.
- Low heeled shoes provide greater comfort, more safety and do less damage to your feet.
- Achieve the best fit.
- Always, have your foot measured before buying shoes. Don’t rely on the size you have “always” been. As you age, your shoe size will change.
- Select shoes based on best fit, not the size marked on the inside of the shoe.
- Most people have one foot larger than the other. Fit your shoes to your larger foot.
- Ensure the ball of your foot fits comfortably in the widest part of the shoe.
- Ensure there is 3/8″ to 1/2″ of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe.
- Your heel should fit comfortably in the shoe with a minimum amount of slipping – the shoes should not ride up and down on your heel when you walk.
- Do not expect shoes to stretch. If they are tight, find a pair which fits properly.
