Have you ever bought shoes and then found later that they appear quite tight…and despite everything the salesperson had told you about how the shoes will ‘expand’, it’s just not happening? (Side note – If they don’t fit in the store, they won’t fit in your life!😄)

Or perhaps, you find that when you buy shoes for your children the same happens and so, you are now consistently buying ‘Obi’s big shoes’ 😀 Well, this article is for you. Came across it in the Harvard journal and it tells you when to buy and how to buy!

1) Did you know your feet are actually bigger in the afternoon? Never shop for shoes in the morning; wait until they swell in the heat! 😃

2) One of your feet is likely bigger than the other – measure both every single time!

3) Always buy the size that fits your larger foot, or you’re inviting pain! And callouses! And corns! 😃

4) You need a half-inch of space for your longest toe, not a tight squeeze! Even if it’s leather (Italian or otherwise)!

5) Sizes vary by brand – try out the shoes even if you ‘know’ your size. Trust your comfort, not the number on the box!

6) If you need socks for your shoes, wear your actual socks to the store; don’t guess the fit!

7) While wearing your shoes, feel inside for rough seams; if it’s scratchy now, it will definitely form a blister later!

8) Turn the shoes over – if the sole doesn’t cushion a hard floor, your knees will pay for it! Walk around in the shoes before you buy to confirm this.

So, bear these tips in mind the next time you go shoe shopping.

Have a great weekend!

Harvard Health article – https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/8-tips-for-buying-shoes-that-are-good-to-your-feet