How to buy a perfect pair of shoes for women?

How to buy a perfect pair of shoes for women?

No matter what your attire is, your shoes play an integral part in enhancing your outfit. So much variety, so many brands, shapes and colours, these exactly are the factors that make buying shoes a mind boggling task.

Here's the guide to buying a perfect pair of shoes, so the next time you plan on shoe shopping, instead of looking around perplexed, you can just get moving (quite literally) with your shoe shopping agenda!

Below we give a complete break-down of the different types of shoes available in the market and the types that you absolutely must have!

Pumps

With a platform heel along the ball of your foot, right up to your toes and a wedge or stiletto at the rear end of it, pumps are not only comfortable but they stand out making a style statement! The front platform gives you a firm footing, while the firm hold of the pump on your ankle prevents your foot from slipping out or twisting as you walk on rough roads. Pumps come in a variety of patterns, colours and materials, and are ideal for evening formal wear.

Ballerinas

One of the oldest and most comfortable forms of footwear, ballerinas need no introduction. Typically, ballerinas are flat, made of leather, rexene or cloth and have a slight gathering that tapers towards the toes. Ballerinas enclose your feet completely, thus protecting them from dirt etc. and as these footwear are flat hence there is no chance of ankle twists either. Modern day ballerinas have been adapted into ballet pumps or ballet sneakers meant for walking, running and suitable for formal wear whereas the original ballerinas are more suitable for everyday casual wear.

Boots

Boots are perfect to be worn during heavy rainfall, winters and snow (which unfortunately, is rare in our country). Nonetheless, boots never really go out of fashion, and they always add a trendy, chic vibe to your outfit. Made of thick material, boots cover your feet and ankle (can in some cases stretch up to your knees) thus protecting your legs from cold, rain and snow.

Admitting to the fact that they aren’t all-weather shoes, every woman should own a pair…surely sometime of the year shall be cold enough for you to put these on and enjoy the sexy, sporty feel it offers.

Flip-flops and floaters

No matter how many miles you’ve got to walk, flip-flops and floaters are here to save the day! Flip-flops, commonly known as slippers, are typically open-toed and come with no back-strap. While some may find this detrimental since it neither takes the shape of your foot, nor does it grip your foot firmly, many find this convenient, as your toes are free from being cramped up.

If you belong to the first group and don’t find flip-flops beneficial enough, you can always go for a pair of floaters. Floaters are also open-toed, have an adjustable back strap and also include Velcro or buckled straps ahead, which hold your foot firmly and make walking long distances a pleasurable experience. An ultimate choice for casual or beach wear, on jeans or shorts, flip flops and floaters will never let you down.

Wedges

Now here’s a type of shoe a woman can’t refuse! Wedges are shoes that are armed with a wedge heel at the back and platform heel towards the toes. Almost like pumps, they have a bigger heel that places itself evenly on the ground and saves you from tripping and falling face forward. What’s great about wedges is that they go with any outfit, be it shorts, a comfy pair of jeans, dresses or formal party wear.

Stilettos

Giving your outfit an exquisite, alluring touch are the stilettos, making you look party perfect for the evening (morning, afternoon and night as well). Named stilettos since the heel resembles a stiletto knife (like a sharp dagger), stiletto heels vary from 2 inches to 6 inches and in some cases even taller! While they may be designed as peep-toes or may cover your toes completely, it’s a fact that with the high heel and tapering front end, stilettos are best suited for parties and not for daily use or walking purposes.

Sport shoes

Be it any sport or just regular workouts, sport shoes are definitely a workout wonder! With a body of thick mesh material, good amount of sole padding, air pockets that oxygenate your feet as you run and a large width, sport shoes are just the right thing for fitness freaks.  The lace closure and ground gripping soles of sport shoes only add to the multitude of reasons as to why you should buy them.

Some tips for happy feet:

• For shoes that taper towards the toes, it is advisable to buy a bigger size so that your feet do not get cramped up.
• If you plan on wearing stilettos to a party, walk around the house in them for a while so that you get used to with the height.
• Go for shoes with a slight padding as this will give you added comfort.
• When buying sport shoes, consider your shoe size after putting on a pair of socks.
• For regular wear, go for a pair of shoes depending on the climate of the city you live in. Open shoes in cold temperatures will lead to frost bites and numbness, whereas closed shoes in hot temperatures can lead to heat boils and infections caused by sweat.

Lastly, remember, always choose comfort over style! You surely aren’t going to enjoy an evening, looking at everyone on the dance floor, while you are sitting there massaging your foot and silently cursing yourself for making a wrong shoe choice.

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