 | Try on shoes late in the day when feet are bigger.
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| Have both feet measured, as you stand, each time you buy shoes.
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| Allow 3/8" to 1/2" room between the end of the longest toe
and the end of the shoe; your foot continues to move forward inside
the shoe even when the ground stops the shoe from moving.
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| Select the shape of shoe which matches the shape of your foot. Styles with lace closures, rounded toes. soft leather uppers and shock
absorbing outsoles are preferred.
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| The size your foot measures is your foot size. The shoe size may be
different; each style and pattern fits differently - Judge each shoe
by how it fits.
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| The ball of the foot (first met across to fifth met) should fit at
the widest part of the shoe. This is where the shoe is designed to
flex. Walk in the shoe to make sure it fits without pressure to the front of
the foot.
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| Excessive heel slippage should be avoided. Some heel slippage may be
unavoidable due to the inflexibility of new shoes. Heel slippage can
be reduced without making the shoe too tight in front. Never wear shoes that are too tight, expecting them to stretch.
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| Inspect feet for pressure and redness twice each day.
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| Alternate footwear daily to reduce the risk of repetitive pressure
and shear that can build up when wearing one pair of shoes. It is
unlikely that different pairs will cause the exact same pressure.
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| Wear new shoes no more that one hour the first day, increasing the
time worn each day by one hour. This will reduce the impact of new
stresses which may occur as a result of wearing the new footwear.
Check for any redness or hot spots which the new shoes may cause.
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| Maintain shoes in a hygienic manner to maintain optimum shoe fit.
Use cedar wood shoe trees when shoes are not being worn to absorb
moisture and maintain shoe fit and shape. Regularly repair
heels, soles, and upper linings. Alterations will help increase
comfort, durability and fit.
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| A shoe fit evaluation should be conducted on a regular basis to make
sure that shoes haven't become too tight due to change in the foot
shape and size. Also, make sure the shoes have not stretched and
become loose, which can cause excessive shear, or the linings haven't
worn out at points of excess pressure.
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