Truth in Sizing

Tips on Tuesday

What size do you or I wear?

If your answer begins with "I usually where between a size.... and size..."

You are on the right track because no two pairs of shoes fit exactly alike, and your feet change throughout the day and throughout the course of your life. 

Also, there are different size scales from various manufacturers and they all run a bit different.

In general, athletic shoes run short and European shoes run wide.

Adjustable sandals fit better than pumps.

What are we to do? 

The best way to get the optimum fit is to aim for the best style for your foot and best size at that given point in time.  Avoid hanging onto the idea that "I only wear size 9" or  "I always require a narrow width". Find a shoe store that will measure your feet and a salesperson who really knows their stock. They will know which shoes run long or short to the scale, and they'll help you get YOUR size regardless of the number stamped inside the shoe.

Great fit, happy feet,

abigail dagmar