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Sizes may vary among shoe brands and styles. Do not select shoes by the size marked inside the shoe. Judge the shoe by how it fits on your foot. |
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Select a shoe that conforms as nearly as possible to the shape of your foot. |
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Have your feet measured regularly. The size of your feet change as you grow older. |
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Have both feet measured. Most people have one foot larger than the other one. Fit to the largest foot. |
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Fit at the end of the day when your feet are largest. |
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Stand during the fitting and check that there is adequate space (3/8" to 1/2") for your longest toe at the end of each shoe. |
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Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part (ball pocket) of the shoe. |
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Don't
purchase shoes that feel tight,
expecting them to stretch to fit. |
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Your heel should fit comfortably in the shoe with minimum amount of slippage. |
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Walk in the shoe to make sure it fits and feels right. (Fashionable shoes CAN be comfortable and healthy!) |
Source: The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society |
