Guide to Checking the Fit of Your New Shoes
Ordering shoes online can be convenient, but ensuring they fit correctly is crucial for comfort and proper support. Here’s a step-by-step guide to checking the fit of your new shoes once they arrive:
- Know the Returns Policy
- What to Do: Try the shoes on indoors on clean surface for a short duration to test fit.
- Why It Matters: This ensures shoes are maintained in new condition so that they can be returned or exchanged as per our Returns Policy if they don’t fit properly.
- Wear the Right Socks
- What to Do: Put on the type of socks you plan to wear with the shoes. Thicker socks can affect the fit, so choose accordingly.
- Why It Matters: This ensures an accurate feel for how the shoes will fit in daily use.
- Fasten Laces or Velcro Firmly
- What to Do: Put the shoes on doing up the laces, Velcro or BOA mechanism firmly but not tightly.
- Why it Matters: The shoes need to fit the foot snuggly to provide the support they are designed to give.
- Assess the Length
- What to Do: Stand up and press down on the top of the shoe near the toe area; there should be about a thumb's width of space between the longest toe and the end of the shoe for older children and adults, and a pinkie finger's width for toddlers and younger children.
- Why It Matters: This space prevents toes from hitting the front of the shoe, which can lead to discomfort or injury, and allows room for children’s growth.
- Check the Width
- What to Do: Ensure that the shoe's width fits snugly without being too tight. The foot should not extend over the edges of the insole.
- Why It Matters: Proper width prevents blisters and ensures overall comfort.
- Check the Heel Fit
- What to Do: Walk around to see if the heel slips out of the shoe. Alternatively, gently pull down on the heel to check for slipping.
- Why It Matters: The heel counter should cradle the heel snugly, preventing excessive movement inside the shoe, which can cause blisters and instability.
- Verify Alignment
- What to Do: Pay attention to the alignment of the foot, heel, and ankle, ensuring they are straight without rolling either inward or outward.
- Why It Matters: Good arch support and stability around the heel and ankle can prevent pain and improve overall function.
- Check Comfort while Walking
- What to Do: Take a short walk on clean floors to evaluate comfort levels and walking patterns.
- Why It Matters: This helps identify any changes in walking patterns or discomfort before you decide to keep the shoes.
- Consider Insoles and Velcro Pads to Improve Fit
- What to Do: If the shoes feel slightly loose and have a removable or flat insole, consider adding an additional filler insole for a better fit. If the Velcro straps on sandals are too long, think about adding a Velcro pad to the straps.
- Why It Matters: Insoles and Velcro pads can enhance fit and comfort by filling excess space or length.
By following these steps, you can ensure your new shoes fit well and provide the comfort and support needed.
If you have any concerns about the fit of your new shoes, please reach out us of assistance. Enjoy your new purchase!