It’s that time of year once more: boot-buying season. You’ll find all types and styles to pick from, but finding the best-fitting boots requires some shopping legwork.
Whilst you’re deciding between a stiletto heel, kitten heel or stacked heel, think of where you will be wearing them and for how several hours every day. What might look wonderful on the fashion runways may well not be so practical when you’re running to and from your 9-to-5 office job.
“Your boots only have to last a season,” said Dr. Marlene Reid, a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. “Your feet have to last a lifetime.”
Follow these tips from the APMA when you shop for your next pair of boots.
* Shop later inside the day (your feet tend to swell during the day) and have your feet measured before you start attempting on boots.
* Try on the boots with the sort of hosiery or socks you plan to wear with them.
* Look for boots that give stability, preferably something with a wider heel. Heels which are less than 2 inches high are best. Skinny stilettos may possibly look cute on the rack, but they put plenty of pressure on your feet.
* Be sure the shape of the boot is wide sufficient for a comfortable fit on your feet. Some boot designs could be too narrow and can trigger blisters and bunions.
* Select boots with a firm heel counter. Just simply because the boot fabric covers your ankle doesn’t mean it provides proper support.
* Acquire a pair of boots that feel comfortable after you might have walked around the store in them. Boots should never need to be “broken in.”
* Choose a boot with a rubber sole and traction on the bottom to stop slipping. Remember, most fashion boots aren’t made for snow.
Take into account the cheap designer clothes. “During the winter months, the feet tend to sweat more due to the fact shoes are enclosed and people wear thick socks or hosiery,” Reid said. “Selecting designer clothes cheap, which absorbs moisture, over a synthetic material is really a wise option.