Lavish Cheapskate Tips On Buying GREAT Shoes To Best Fit Your Foot!

A poorly made pair of shoes can create foot ailments, alignment issues, and other physical problems in your body.

The right shoes can often prevent these problems and save you money in the long run.

Let's face it, we want to look great when we invest in a pair of shoes, but good support should be the first goal when investing in a pair.

Follow these lavish cheapskate tips when picking out shoes. It's also a good idea to visit your podiatrist for suggestions specific to your foot.

Here's what to look for:

Tip 1: They should breath and stretch...Leather and mesh are great fabrics to look for. Leather shoes, for instance, go beyond what many people consider "lavish"... the reason leather shoes can be a great investment is because leather breathes like skin and molds to your foot.

Shoes with breathable mesh are also good and commonly found in athletic shoes.

Tip 2: Great Sole is the Soul of Your Shoe! The Sole of your shoe is, in an essence, the "soul" of your shoe-- it is the foundation to the support and vital for longevity, comfort, and support. The sole should be strong and flexible with a good gripping surface.

Tip 3: How is the insole (the shock absorber of your shoe)? Insoles, the inside bottom of your shoe, should have ample cushioning (like a shock absorber) to absorb the jarring that occurs when walking on hard surfaces- which is where most of us spend most of our time during a work day.

Tip 4: How is the arch support? You should have proper arch support to fit your foot type. Some people require custom insoles for good foot health and comfort and arch supports are available at most super markets and grocery stores. What an arch supports does is it distributes weight over a wider area.

Tip 5: Love those high heels? Alternate! High heels can be classy, but they should not be worn for long periods of time. It's best to take a spare pair and where comfortable well supporting shoes during the day (and slip on those heels only when you need to). High heels cramp the toes, and podiatrists state that they can change the biomechanics of your entire body. This can lead to back pain, foot strains and other alignment issues.

Tip 6: Sandles and flats should not be "main pair." Flats, such as sandles and slip ons, that offer no support can also cause and aggravate many body ailments-- once again, use sparingly and if your are narrowing down your shoe wardrobe to stretch your dollar and make the most out of your lavish cheapskate lifestyle, abandon looking for these shoes unless they fit the criteria here (some sandles offer great support- check to make sure they do if they are your main summer pair).

Tip 7:If they don't feel great on your feet, don't buy them! Many podiatrists, and some athletic stores, have a digital fitting system that can scan your feet and suggest the proper shoe size. Proper fitting is worth it.

Tip 8: Buy the right size (and know your right size)...Some people will invest in leather believing they will expand to their foot perfectly. This is an indication that you are wearing too small of a size and can, once again, lead to problems.

Because feet spread with age, have your feet measured every time you buy shoes, and be sure to measure both feet. Often, your feet will have a slight size difference.
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Can you wiggle your toes? Wiggle your toes to make sure you have enough room in the toe box.

Can you fit one thumb width from the end of your longest toe to the end of the shoe? You should have one thumb width from the end of your longest toe to the end of the shoe.

Is your foot wider than the shoe? Your foot should NOT be wider than your shoe. Look to see if your foot is spreading out over the sole of the shoes at the sides.

Is the heal fitting you snug? The instep should not gape open.

Hope you found these tips helpful!

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