It’s that point of yr again: boot-shopping for season. There are every kind and patterns to pick out from, however locating the best-becoming boots calls for a few purchasing legwork.
While you’re figuring out among a stiletto heel, kitten heel or stacked heel, think about in which you may be carrying them and for what number of hours every day. What would possibly appearance first-rate at the style runways might not be so sensible whilst you’re jogging to and out of your 9-to-five workplace job.
“Your boots only have to last a season,” said Dr. Marlene Reid, a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. “Your feet have to last a lifetime.”
Follow these tips from the APMA when you shop for your next pair of boots.
* Shop later in the day (your feet tend to swell during the day) and have your feet measured before you begin trying on boots.
* Try on the boots with the type of hosiery or socks you plan to wear with them.
* Look for boots that offer stability, preferably something with a wider heel. Heels that are less than 2 inches high are best. Skinny stilettos may look cute on the rack, but they put a lot of pressure on your feet.
* Make sure the shape of the boot is wide enough for a comfortable fit on your feet. Some boot designs can be too narrow and can cause blisters and bunions.
* Choose boots with a firm heel counter. Just because the boot fabric covers your ankle does not mean it provides proper support.
* Buy a pair of boots that feel comfortable after you have walked around the store in them. Boots should never have to be “broken in.”
* Select a boot with a rubber sole and traction on the bottom to prevent slipping. Remember, most fashion boots are not made for snow.
* Consider the material. “During the winter months, the feet tend to sweat more because shoes are enclosed and people wear thick socks or hosiery,” Reid said. “Selecting a boot made of leather, which absorbs moisture, over a synthetic material is a wise choice.”
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