Shoes Buying Guide
As evidenced by the irrepressible Imelda Marcos, you can never have too many shoes.  Sure, you may not need 1,060 pairs like she did (or even a fraction of that!), but a good collection will serve not only to protect and support the feet, but will also provide a wonderful outlet for personal expression. Whether you love dress shoes, casual, boots, sneakers, or sandals, this guide will help you find the style that is right for you.
Fitting and Sizing
Finding the proper size is, without a doubt, the most difficult part of the shoe buying process. The length of your foot definitely plays a part, but other factors, such as width, arch and the activity for which you will use the shoe, will change the size. To complicate matters, sizing will change from manufacturer to manufacturer and according to international standards. The most important part in finding the perfect shoe is how it feels on your foot, but don't forget - they can look good too! |
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Buying Tips
The best deals on shoes are often found online, as plenty of major shoe brands are being sold at outlet prices across the web. However, if the fit is wrong or they don't look right, there is the hassle of shipping them back. To avoid this inconvenience and still get the most for your money, there are some helpful hints: - Go window shopping for shoes in your favorite brand stores.
- Pick out several styles you like and test them for the size and fit.
- Always bring extra socks and stockings with you to see how they will fit with what you will wear.
- Take note of any areas that pinch, chafe or squeeze. You may need to go up a half-size or add an insole, cushion, or pad.
- Make sure to wear both shoes at once and walk around in them. The heel may slip a little, but never should slip more than an inch; that means that they are too big. This rule goes for lace-ups, flats, boots, and the like, but not for high heels. Keep slippage to a minimum for heels and pumps. They should fit snugly and securely, otherwise you can put yourself at risk for injury.
- Your toes should not be pushing against the end of the shoe, rather there should be about a half an inch or more worth of space.
- Take an estimate of how much each style costs so that you can compare online. Online shoe sales and online shoe deals are plentiful, and you can find great savings by using the search bar above.
Search By Shoe Type and Style
Men's
It might feel sometimes like there is just not the same variety for mens' shoes as there are for womens', but sometimes, even little changes can make a big difference. Check out some things to be a little earthy like Tevas or Birkenstocks. Go casual to business casual with Thom Mcan, Timberland Or dress up with Cole Hahn, Kenneth Cole, Bally, Hugo Boss, or Todds. Experimenting with a new style, fabric, or color can shake things up and have you walking on air in no time!
Women's
You love them, you live them, you breathe them - need we say more? Whether your poison is ballet flats, trainers, motorcycle boots, or stilettos, there are a nearly infinite amount of options. There are many popular brands that will potentially interest you for new footwear, like Uggs Boots, Coach, Tods, or Vera Wang Shoes Happy shopping!
Children's
Buying shoes for children can sometimes seem like an insurmountable battle because they outgrow them faster than you can buy them! There's a lot of fun shoes out there for your kids, like Skechers, Crocs To get more bang for your buck, take note of this and buy a slightly larger size.
Specialty Shoes
For shoes meant for specific activities such as bicycling or dance, check out the different sections of our Sports and Recreation page. And don't forget about accessories for your shoes, like shoe trees and bags: keep your shoes protected and well-formed when they aren't being worn.
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