Footwear Tips

People will be noticed mostly by their footwear. It is thus prudent that we be cautious while selecting footwear. In general, follow tips like never buying footwear that are too small, don’t wait shoes are deflated completely before acquiring a new pair.

Footwear Tips for Men

Wear shoes that go with the belt. Try to select shoes that match with the pants or are darker than the pants. Shiny shoes should be avoided when you wear jeans. Normally, casual pants match with a wide range of men’s shoes such as oxford and loafers. Black shoes work well with gray, black or navy pants.

Footwear Tips for Women

Women should wear backless footwear as this accentuate the length of legs as well as their thinness. You should as well wear open-toed footwear as this gives thighs and calves a slimmer appearance. Avoid ankle strapped footwear as it makes legs appear shorter. Pointy footwear helps make legs appear longer thus are recommended. To avoid foot problems, never buy ill-fitting footwear. The feet are not identical so you should try on both shoes. Athletic shoes are appropriate for exercise in women.

Shoe Care Tips

To enjoy a longer period of use, shoes should be waterproofed and stain proofed to protect them from water, snow, mud and spills. Visit a shoe repair shop to prevent wear and tear. Shoe taps and rubber soles put on new shoes postpone gradual wear. Regular cleaning of shoes helps maintain them. Shoe trees are especially important for napped leather shoes. The wooden instruments inserted in the shoe help retain the shape of the shoe for up to five years.

Shoe Fitting Indicators

You should ensure you are wearing the right sock as you try out a new shoe. The best time to try out a shoe is in the afternoon when your feet are at their largest size. First, try out a shoe on your larger foot, often the one opposite the hand used to write. Stand up and walk around with your shoe to ensure you allow wiggling space for the toes. Avoid tight-fitting shoes. You could walk around a bit to check on level of comfort.

A number of factors determine what shoes interest you. This range from shape, design, materials, color to ornamentation. Pay attention to the correct level of support shoes can offer. This depends on the terrain where you walk and the weight on your back. The fit of a boot, for example, is determined by the last plastic form on which the boot is made. Boots should provide room for toes and the heel to move snugly. Whether a shoe lasts varies from company to company.

Footwear for Career

If you’re a dancer, choose footwear convenient for the kind of dance you are involved in. the shoe should posses a soft sole and you should feel comfortable in it. Foot comfort relates with foot selection directly. The shoe chosen should be having a good, firm heel counter. It should also have sole and heel materials that provide cushioning and shock absorption, a low broad based heel and a broader and deeper toe shape. Other considerations would be such as that very tired feet need dressy sandals and dress shoes. Foot comfort and foot health are dependent on shoe selection. Wrong shoes can cause discomfort, no doubt and forefoot comfort can be ensured with a broader and deeper toe shape that fits the shape of your feet.

Shoe Sizes

Women’s regular width is the equivalent of a ‘B’ width. Women’s wide width is the equivalent of a ‘D’ width. For men, wide width is the equivalent of a ‘2E’ width. To find the perfect fit, measure both feet, consider the socks you wear most often and try ordering a ½ size larger if a wide width is not available. The shoe sizes are measure in inches in a number of countries. There are marked differences, normally available in conversion tables for Europe, the USA, UK, Mexico and Japan. A size 5 in the USA (heel to toe) will be 3.5 inches in the UK, 36 inches in Europe, 22 inches in Mexico and 22 inches in Japan. A good choice of shoes makes a good impression of you, hence the need to be careful during selection and proper maintenance after buying.