Buying yourself a pair of shoes is all about the fit. Your feet
are pretty amazing, but unfortunately they don't get as much
attention as they deserve.
In an average lifetime your feet will walk 100,000 miles! The best
way to be sure your feet never let you down and always feel great is
to treat them to properly fitted shoes.
There isn't one "best" shoe
Everybody's feet are different
The best shoe for you is the one
that fits you the best. This will be the one that gives you the
proper support, flexibility, cushioning and corrects any
biomechanical foot issues you might have. Wearing comfortable
footwear that's properly fitted can actually help prevent foot
problems.
With all of this in mind, it's important that somebody is taking
the time to properly assess your feet before selling you a pair of
shoes. The person fitting you for your footwear should be telling you
what size or style of shoe or sneaker is right for you, instead of
the other way around. Many people are walking around in the improper
size and style of footwear because they've never been properly fitted
for their footwear.
At PODOCANADA we offer personalized, professional footwear
fittings for a wide range of athletic, walking and orthopedic
footwear and sandals.
Tips to use when getting footwear
• Your feet change size as you grow older, so have your feet
measured before buying shoes.
• The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day
when your feet are largest, as they tend to swell a little during the
day.
• Most of us have one foot that's larger than the other, so fit
your shoe to your larger foot.
• Don't select shoes by the size marked inside the shoe, but by
how the shoe fits your foot.
• Make sure there's enough space (3/8" to 1/2") for
your longest toe at the end of each shoe when you're standing up.
• Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the
widest part of the shoe.
• Don't buy shoes that feel too tight and expect them to stretch
to fit. You should not feel any pinching or pressure while walking.
• Even new shoes should feel comfortable straightaway. If they
feel like they need breaking in they're not the shoes for you.
• The correct width is as important as the right length for your
footwear. If a shoe feels tight be sure to ask for a wider size.
• Your heel should fit comfortably in the shoe with a minimum
amount of slipping. The shoes shouldn't ride up and down on your heel
when you walk.
• Walk in the shoes to make sure they fit and feel right. Then
take them home and spend some time walking inside to make sure the
fit is a good one. Most retailers will allow you to return footwear
if they haven't been worn outside and can be re-sold as new.
• Try on new shoes wearing socks, stockings or tights similar to
those you will be wearing with them.
