How to choose the right shoes

First of all, we will talk about the choice of shoes in terms of convenience and comfort. As for the basic shoe wardrobe, the choice of the model, the shape of the heels and many other things related to shoes - this will be discussed, but a little later.

And so how to choose the right shoes. Where do we start? Of course, from the fact that your heart skips a beat at the sight of luxurious shoes from a well-known brand, from which it is simply impossible to move away. But let's pull ourselves together. After all, you know why you came to the shoe department - not just to buy something, but exactly that pair of shoes in which you have felt the need for a long time. If this gorgeous couple that you are admiring was not in your plans, you need to move away from her and start looking for what is why you are here.

You have chosen the shoes, you like them. Evaluate the appearance of the shoe - run your hand over the skin to feel its smoothness, make sure that the seams are beautiful and strong, as well as that there are no extra seams that can begin to wrinkle and warp during wear. The stitching should be flawless, buckles and other metal elements will look more expensive if they are not bright gold or white-silver, but rather polished steel or dark gold. All decorative elements on shoes must be well attached.

When trying on, try to choose the correct size. Different brands will have the same size different on your foot. Putting shoes on both feet, walk around the store, feel how the shoes fit. If you have the feeling that the shoes are hugging your feet, then this pair is yours. If the shoes are too tight, deformation of the feet may occur during wear: curvature of the toes, the appearance of bones, calluses. In addition, blood circulation is disturbed, there may be ingrown nails. Loose shoes can also cause blisters, but that's not all. Since the leg will be in tension all the time when walking, the muscles will begin to ache.

As you walk through the store, notice that you lightly feel the touch of your toes on the toe of your shoe? This is good, but they shouldn't push too hard against it either. If the arch of your foot does not match the last, you will immediately feel as soon as you put on the shoes. Your weight should be evenly distributed over the entire length of your foot. Take a close look at the heel of the shoe. This is exactly the place that hugs your heel. If the heel counter is too high, it can sink into the ankle, but if it is low, the stability of the shoe will be disturbed, that is, the shoes will not provide the necessary support for your feet.

Try to choose shoes made from genuine leather. If these are summer shoes, your feet will "breathe" freely, if winter shoes - ankle boots or boots will warm your feet even on the coldest day. Cheap cowhide leather looks like plastic and will look cheap. Cheap suede can look like sandpaper. If the leather or suede is stiff, especially around the edges, put these shoes back on the shelf. The edges of the shoe should be soft and smooth.

If you still chose shoes made of artificial material, pay attention to the lining and insole. It would be nice if these shoe parts were made of natural material: leather, wool, cotton. It is very bad if the insoles are made of artificial material, since under the influence of temperature, various chemical components of the dyes begin to interact with the skin of the feet. This will lead to diaper rash, possibly an unpleasant odor and even fungal diseases. The insole must be impregnated with an antibacterial compound.If you find it difficult to answer all these questions, try to find out from the seller.

Summer lacquered shoes should be used on rare occasions - for some kind of celebration, because lacquered shoes do not allow air to pass through well, and in summer the legs must "breathe". In other cases, open sandals made from natural materials can be the best summer shoes.

The heel is a very important part of the shoe, and not only because the beauty of the shoes depends on it, but also your posture, and the degree of stability, too, that is, your beauty. What are the forms of heels - we'll talk about this a little later. But when choosing, pay attention that the heel is securely attached to the sole so that the weight of your body is distributed evenly over the foot. The heel should be nailed, not glued. Move the heel slightly, if you feel that it can be loosened, put your shoes on the shelf - while walking, it will soon break.

What is the shape of the heel? Does it form a straight line when it touches the ground, or tilts toward the heel or arch of the foot? Are you sure that, having put on such shoes, returning home, you will not be waddling about? If you are determined to buy high-heeled shoes so that you can stay in them throughout the working day, buy with a heel height of no more than 5 - 6 cm.

The heel makes us more attractive, taller, visually removes a couple of kilograms, gives graceful gait, makes us keep our posture. But do not abuse the frequent wearing of heels, take care of your feet.

The height of the heel is important. After all, every two centimeters increases the pressure on the fingers by 25%. Be sure, when trying on shoes, you need to get up and walk, feeling how the pressure is distributed on your legs. Experts say that in high-heeled shoes, the center of gravity of the body shifts slightly forward, and this leads to an overload on the toes, pain in the joints, curvature of the fingers, muscle spasms, the appearance of calluses and vein diseases.

You are sure that you can walk freely in high heels, holding your body correctly. You need to learn how to properly distribute the weight of your body, for which the back should be flat, but not tense, when walking, you must unbend your knees. If you are looking for fast walking, you should choose shoes with low heels. Better to choose shoes with heels below, but go nicely. Once you get to work, you can change your feet into high-heeled shoes. It is ridiculous and should be ashamed to sacrifice your feet to fashion and vanity.

If you need stiletto heels, don't wear them often, and limit the time you walk in them to a few hours a day. As much as you would like to walk in high heels all day, it is very harmful, especially if during the working day you rarely manage to sit down. Never buy high-heeled shoes if you feel even the slightest discomfort after trying them on. There are few reasons for this - either the last is uncomfortable for you, or the heel is still too high. Both in the first and in the second case, you have to put up with it and put them back on the shelf, even if they are unique in their design, and even at a price that is affordable for you. This purchase will mean wasted money. After all, you will not be able to wear them all the time, no matter how much you want it. Do not persuade yourself that the shoes are chic and that you will rise all 10 centimeters on them.

If you buy shoes without a back, that is, “without a heel,” with high heels, think a thousand times - you need this option, it will be comfortable for you in these shoes, and where will you go in them? This is the most unreliable shoe in which the foot can turn up.

The sole should be flexible and soft. Bend the shoes in your hands - feel the flexibility? If the sole is thin, it will be uncomfortable to wear such shoes on stony ground - you will feel every pebble.

Sandals or platform shoes. Such sandals never go out of fashion, they are always worn, sometimes they forget about them for a short period of time, but then they come back again and again. Both sandals and platform shoes with high heels are more comfortable to wear than without a platform.You love high heels, and the platform in this case will help you add a little more height.

Wedge heels - shoes with a solid sole made of wood, cork, and other materials. The wedge can be on the platform, then you can climb to a great height. When walking on a flat surface, it is comfortable. If the roads are uneven, then there is an opportunity to twist your leg. And when choosing such shoes, one must remember that they are inconvenient for driving a car.

The deep cut of the shoes also lengthens the leg, the shoe with the tongue shortens it. It should be noted that pumps with a deep neckline with low or medium thin heels are suitable for many. However, if the cutout is too deep, it will not be very comfortable for the toes, and if the cutout is too closed, it can visually give the impression of a large ankle or a wide foot. Cutout toe shoes - They look great, but you need to make sure the cutout is sized to fit your foot. If the neckline is too large, then looking at how your toes twisted, you will immediately put the shoes on the shelf. If the neckline is small, your finger barely sticks out of it, while also experiencing pressure, resting against the sock. And in this case, you should put your shoes on the shelf.

Now the toe of the shoes. The toe can be sharp or rounded, square or open, in any case, when you put on shoes, look at the correspondence of the proportions of the shoes and your feet - whether the shoes decorate your feet, whether they emphasize the length of the legs.

Pointed toe shoes. If the toe is too narrow, the fingers may be squeezed, and this is also a deformation. In this case, the load on the fingers is not the same, the greatest falls on the middle fingers, corns appear. Shoes with a narrow toe will lengthen your foot, making it narrower. Just pay attention to make your leg comfortable. Like no other, narrow toe shoes deform the toes and the forefoot. If the toe of the shoe lifts up too much, the shoe is also unstable.

You can talk a lot about the color of shoes, but here we will restrict ourselves to one general rule - shoes should be somewhat darker than your suit. Choose tights in the same tone as the shoes, so you visually lengthen your leg.

By the end of the day, the legs are still swollen, so shoes must be bought in the evening. All stylists warn about this.

When it comes to shoes, don't skimp. Buy the best pair you can afford. The most expensive shoes are always elegant, with clean lines and well-balanced heels.