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Finding a new pair of shoes may seem like a basic task, but it can be quite complicated, particularly if you have wide feet, and proper fitting shoes are vital for comfort and to prevent injury. This article discusses how to ensure that you have selected the correct shoe size.
When possible, avoid large chain stores and department stores because these stores rarely carry wide shoes. They may have a number of different styles but that is because they cater to people looking for a particular look, not necessarily to people looking for a particular size or function. Consequently, what usually happens is if you have wide feet, you will end up buying a shoe that is one to two sizes too long in order to achieve a shoe that is wide enough. You see, each shoe size has a general width associated with it, which is based on average foot sizes. For example, a foot with an average length of 10 inches may have a width of 5 inches while an average length of 11 inches may have a width of 5.5 inches. If your foot is 10 inches long and 5.5 inches wide, you should really be buying a size 10 wide, but a store that does not stock wide shoes will instead fit you with a size 11 medium, because this is the smallest shoe size that is comfortable on your foot.
Once you have found a shoe store that does in fact carry varying sizes and widths, the next step is to ensure that the store has clerks that are properly trained and educated in the brands the carry and how to fit them. You should expect to always be fitted for your shoes. If they expect you to find your own shoes, then frankly you need to find a new store. For, while shoe sizes are more or less universal, they are simply meant as a guideline as different manufacturers and styles produce slight size variations that may not exactly match a stated size. A good shoe clerk should be aware of these differences.
While a good store clerk will be able to measure your feet and check the fit, you play a key role in ensuring that the foot is comfortable. What should theoretically work for your foot does not always work for you. If the shoes is not comfortable, then something is wrong. Don't take a pair of shoes just because the store clerk says this should be the shoe for you. Also remember, that one's shoe size does not necessarily stay the same for their entire adult life. Factors such as swelling, progressive foot conditions like bunions, and general body girth can allow for an increase or decrease in the shoe size. So if the clerk says you are an 8 ½ but you have always been an 8, don't argue, just try both on and see what is most comfortable. In general, Foot measuring and fitting should be done at the end of the day when buying shoes with laces. This is when one's foot is expected to be at it's greatest size if leg swelling is a factor, otherwise the purchased shoe may feel too tight at the end of the day. Conversely, if buying slip-on shoes, clogs, sandals, or any shoe that does not have a lace, it is best to be fitted in the morning when you foot is at it's smallest size. This is because these types of shoes rely on your foot being snug in order to fit properly and will expand more with use.
If one must fit them self, there are several ways to tell if a shoe fits properly. The first test is to ensure a proper length. In general, there should be about a thumbnails distance between the end of the big toe and the tipe of the shoe. The sides of the foot should not feel compressed by the sides of the shoe. For open shoes, there should never be any overhang of the foot, meaning the shoe should always be larger than your foot. If you can see your toes being compressed, then you need to re-consider your size. Compression of the toes can lead to hammer-toe abnormalities, and a shoe that is too narrow will lead to bunions. Both are chronic and will lead to more systemic issues. Make sure once you've found a decent fitting shoe that you walk around in it for SEVERAL minutes. See if your foot is moving within the shoe. Check to see if the top of the shoe bunches into the top of the toes when the shoe bends, or if the heel slips out of the shoe when walking. One should 'feel' if the fit is proper.
Wearing properly fitting shoes is key to having comfort and energy throughout the day. If you feet don't fit properly you compensate by changing your posture, which leads to systemic imbalance causing other chronic issues and depleting energy. See out a well educated clerk to help you find the right shoe and don't settle for anything less than the perfect shoe.
Dr. Hoopes is the owner of the Shoe Annex. Providing comfort for Living in your shoes. Go to http://www.propet-shoes.net to learn more about Diabetic Shoes and other Wide Shoes.
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Womens Wide Width Black Patent Maryjane Shoes $34.99 Dance all night when you complete your costume with these comfortable wide-width black patent Maryjane Contessa |
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Womens Wide Width And Calf Gogo Boot $41.97 Features a wide width and calf white patent stretch GoGo Boot with a 3 heel. |
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Gogo (Black) Adult Boots - Wide Width $44.99 Includes one pair of black wide width gogo boots. Available in adult women sizes: 7W,8W,9W,10W,11W,12W,and 13W. |
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Gogo (White) Adult Boots - Wide Width $44.99 Includes one pair of wide-width gogo boots with a side-zip closure. Available in adult women sizes: 7W,8W,9W,10W,11W,12W,and 13W. |
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Sexy Pirate (Black) Adult Boots - Wide Width $64.99 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W,8W,9W,10W,11W,12W,and 13W. |
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Womens Wide Width White GoGo Boots $34.99 Disco, mod or shagadelic, this wide width white Go-Go boot will have you stepping out in retro style.The 3-inch block heels are sturdy and stable for hours of dancing - get in that go go cage and do |
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Womens Wide Width Spicy Black Boots $59.99 Step aside, there's a new gal in town and she's taking over. Walk in and get what you want with these sexy black women's Spicy boots. The decorative buckles will have him tongue-tied; the wide width |
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Mary Jane (Black) Platform Adult Shoes - Wide Width $36.99 Includes one pair of wide width shoes. |
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Tombow Mono Wide Width Correction Tape $2.99 0% 0.25" 0.96 oz 1 1 Each 32.83 ft 68663 Wide single-line correction tape is ideal for covering handwritten notes and larger areas of copy with 50% wider tape than standard single line correction tape. Correction tape in compact ergonomic dispenser provides complete coverage with no fax or copy shadows. Makes instant corrections with no drying time. Convenient, easy-to-use applicator pinpoints accurate placement of white film for quick, clean complete coverage. Convenient rewind knob for tape adjustment. Nonrefillable. Acid-free Correction Tape Ergonomic (Included) Mono Mono Wide Width Correction Tape No Non-refillable Tombow White www.tombowusa.com |
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Women's Wide Width And Calf Gogo Boot $41.96 These boots were made for dancing and that's just what you'll do. Our wide width and calf GoGo Boots are a great accessory for your 60's and 70's Disco Costumes and will allow you to dance the night away in comfort. Size: 9 Color: As Shown Material: Synthetic materials polyurethane/plastic Care Instructions: Spot Clean Condition: New |
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Womens Black Wide Width And Calf Lace Up Boot $49.97 Features a black patent lace up boot with platform, 4 heel and wide width and calf. |
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Womens White Wide Width And Calf Lace Up Boot $49.97 Features a white patent lace up boot with platform, 4 heel and wide width and calf. |
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Pleaser Shoes 177765 Gogo White Adult Boots Wide Width $46.83 Includes one pair of wide width gogo boots. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 8W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177766 Gogo White Adult Boots Wide Width $46.2 Includes one pair of wide width gogo boots. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 9W |
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Mary Jane (White) Adult Shoes - Wide Width $36.99 Includes one pair of shoes. |
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Womens Wide Width Lace Up Knee High White Boots $44.99 Get ready to gogo when you complete your costume with these shiny white patent Exotica knee high lace-up boots. The four inch heel is stable and the wide width comfortable - party all night |
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Womens Wide Width Lust Knee High Black Boots $44.99 Walk all over that man in these sexy black boots! The women's wide width black high heeled boots feature a zipper closing for easy on and off, so take it off, take it all |
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Womens Wide Width Lace Up Knee High Black Boots $49.99 Wicked witch, wicked sexy or wicked nice, any way you look at it, these shiny black women's Exotica boots kick ass! The wide width is comfortable for hours of entertaining, and believe me, you will |
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Pleaser Shoes 177753 Gogo Black Adult Boots Wide Width $46.2 Includes one pair of black wide width gogo boots. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 10W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177750 Gogo Black Adult Boots Wide Width $46.83 Includes one pair of black wide width gogo boots. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 7W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177774 Sexy Pirate Black Adult Boots Wide Width $55.24 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 10W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177775 Sexy Pirate Black Adult Boots Wide Width $55.24 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 11W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177776 Sexy Pirate Black Adult Boots Wide Width $48.35 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 12W. |
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Pleaser Shoes 177771 Sexy Pirate Black Adult Boots Wide Width $52.95 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 7W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177772 Sexy Pirate Black Adult Boots Wide Width $52.95 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 8W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177773 Sexy Pirate Black Adult Boots Wide Width $55.24 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. Size: 9W |
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Pleaser Shoes 177777 Sexy Pirate Black Adult Boots Wide Width $60.29 Includes one pair of wide width black pirate boots and four sets of ribbon. Available in adult women sizes: 7W 8W 9W 10W 11W 12W and 13W. 13W. |
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Women's Black Wide Width And Calf Lace Up Boot $51.96 These Black Patent Lace-up Boots are very versatile. Not only are they a great accessory for your 60's and 70's costumes, they can accessorize any number of costumes in comfort with their wide width and calf. Size: 10 Color: As Shown Material: Synthetic materials polyurethane/plastic Care Instructions: Spot Clean Condition: New |
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Women's White Wide Width And Calf Lace Up Boot $51.96 These White Patent Lace-up Boots are very versatile. Not only are they a great accessory for your 60's and 70's costumes, they can accessorize any number of costumes in comfort with their wide width and calf. Size: 7 Color: As Shown Material: Synthetic materials polyurethane/plastic Care Instructions: Spot Clean Condition: New |
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Picnic Plus PSM107BL Wide Width Stadium Seat Black $47.44 Never worry again about being uncomfortable at your next sporting event. The Picnic Plus Wide Width Stadium Seat gives you convenient and portable seating for your favorite sporting event with a sturdy aluminum frame with arm rests and a foampadded seat and back. It folds flat and is easy to carry with a carry handle and padded shoulder strap. Stadium seat with arm rests Extra wide width Extra wide hook and loop fasteners to secure seat to bench or bleacher seat Front storage mesh pockets 2 heater pockets Dense foam padded seat and back Folds flat with carry handle and padded shoulder strap 2 storage pockets for sunglasses programs and more Weight capacity 300 pounds Dimensions 33H x 18D inches |
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Mens Drifter Mid EEE Width $81.99 Wide Width Drifter work boot is made of full grain leather and can be worn for winter, work or casual street wear. |