Buying shoes is one of the toughest shopping challenges. An incorrectly matched pair of shoes can ruin not only the day, but also health. Today we are figuring out how to choose the right fashionable shoes in regular and online stores, as well as always feel good and look great even on 12-centimeter stilettos.

How to choose shoes in a store

• Choose your shoes in the evening when the feet are already a little swollen and have reached their maximum size. This way you can choose shoes that match the fullness of the foot as much as possible and save yourself from feeling shackles on your feet by the end of the day.
• Don't buy tight shoes if your feet are wide... This is especially true for patent leather shoes - they practically do not wear out. In general, any tight footwear leads to poor blood circulation, varicose veins and the appearance of "bones". And also the obligatory calluses - do you need such sacrifices?
• Pay attention to the insole... It should be soft, made of genuine leather or suede. Synthetic insoles, or none at all, can lead to bad odor and blistering.
• Check depreciation, slightly bending the shoe at the place where the widest part of the foot is located. Ideally, the shoe should bend slightly, and the insole itself should be rubberized - this will soften the impact of a hard surface on the feet and relieve pain during the day.
• Do not rush... Before buying shoes, you need to spend at least 10 minutes! Go shopping, feel everything: is it comfortable to stand in such shoes? Doesn't he press anything, rub nothing? Is not there pain when walking? Can you move your fingers freely? Does the foot slip forward when walking? If you answered yes to at least one question, look for another pair.
• Don't forget to ask for a guarantee. Guarantee period on footwear is determined depending on the material and type of footwear, usually from 45 to 90 days, and is valid during the season. So, the season for summer shoes starts on May 15 and ends on September 15, for autumn - from October 15 to December 15, and so on. If you bought shoes out of season, the warranty will start from the moment the desired season starts.

How to choose shoes on the Internet

• Determine your foot size correctly... In the evening, when your legs are a little swollen, stand on a white sheet of paper and trace your foot with a pencil. Measure the length of your foot from big toe to heel at the longest point. You should be guided by this figure when determining your size according to the dimensional grids of online stores.
• Pay attention to the size chart. Dimensional grids differ depending on the country of manufacture of the shoe. For example, European size 39 corresponds to US size 8 and UK size 6. In good stores, size charts are given in several versions: European, American, British, sometimes Asian. Buyers are often confused with British and American sizes - to prevent this from happening, pay attention to which country you buy your shoes from.
• Take the time to find all the information you need about the desired pair: its completeness, find out if it is small, if the size corresponds to the universal grid. World-famous stores often indicate such nuances, otherwise all information on popular brands can be found on the forums. And in Shaf it is even easier - write to the seller and he himself will measure everything you need and tell you about the nuances.
• Pay attention to the material... Shoes made of genuine leather wear out a little over time and take the shape of the foot. Artificial leather and other materials cannot boast of such advantages.

How to choose shoes with heels

• Find the perfect heel height... Yes, everyone dreams of 12-centimeter stilettos and a flying gait at the same time, only such a luxury is available to a few. Ordinary girls need to learn to walk in heels. For years. Therefore, if you choose one of the first pairs, stop at 6-7 centimeters and, if you feel comfortable, gradually increase the height. But remember that the higher the heel, the higher the likelihood of curvature of the foot and spine, as well as flat feet.
• Choose a size slightly larger than usual... The fact is that in high-heeled shoes, the foot moves forward and the toe becomes longer. So that he does not rest against the sock and hurt, carefully select the size: for heels 5-9 cm - half a size larger than usual; for heels 10-15 cm - one size larger than usual; for heels above 16 cm - 1.5 sizes larger.
• Stand in your shoes for 10 minutes... Don't sit, don't walk, just wait - do you still feel comfortable? You can take it!
• Take a test promenade... If you have already bought the coveted pair, before going in it somewhere for a long time, take a few short walks near the house - this way you will let your foot get used to it, decide on a suitable gait and avoid the ridicule of others.
• Remember health... High-heeled shoes, no matter how comfortable they seem, are not the healthiest choice for the musculoskeletal system. Try not to wear high heels all day and take off your shoes as soon as possible.

Often we buy shoes, guided only by her appearance... It is important for us how attractive and fashionable the shoes look. But the choice of shoes must be approached with all seriousness: your health depends on what you wear on your feet.

Choosing shoes

Poor-quality or simply inappropriate shoes can darken life with small, but annoying troubles, for example, calluses. In addition, much more serious problems can arise - diseases of the veins, joints, muscles and even the spine. Therefore, the two main rules for choosing shoes are very simple: 1) it is better not to save money and 2) to give up beautiful, but uncomfortable shoes.

You should not buy new shoes in the morning: by the evening, your legs tend to swell slightly, and the shoes purchased in the morning may seem tight. Make sure the shoe fits perfectly - it fits snugly around your foot, but doesn't squeeze it. Tight shoes can cause poor circulation, ingrown toenails, or crooked toes. Do not buy shoes that are too tight in the hope that they will wear out over time - do not force yourself to walk in uncomfortable shoes for a long time. However, you should not wear very loose shoes, in which the leg "dangles". Because of such shoes, calluses can also appear, and the muscles of the legs are constantly in tension.

“Always wear both shoes when trying on., - experts recommend. - Be sure to walk around the dressing area. While walking, you should slightly feel the toe of the shoe with your toes, but not rest against it. Run your hand over the surface of the material and make sure that your toes do not bulge out on it.».

Choose shoes with soft, flexible soles. Bend your shoes in your hands. Have quality shoes the sole bends easily and the upper does not deform too much. On a very thin sole, it is convenient to walk only on a flat floor, walking in such shoes on the asphalt can hardly be called pleasant - the foot will feel every pebble.

For every day, it is best to prefer shoes with small wide heels. Passion for high heels can negatively affect your health.

“A high heel is not only harmful to the forefoot, but also to the middle and hindfoot., - considers the orthopedic surgeon Andrey Kardanov. - The problem is that in the position of the foot practically "on tiptoe" the load is distributed absolutely not physiologically - some parts of the foot are overloaded, others, on the contrary, are too unloaded. In addition, the high heel completely "turns off" the spring function of the foot. Ideally, with each step, the foot should "spring", softening the load. And when wearing high heels, every step responds with a blow to the spine. The result is osteochondrosis, herniated intervertebral discs, which at first glance appear as unreasonable back pain.

So, a heel higher than 2-4 centimeters is not recommended. Of course, if necessary, you can wear shoes with a 12-centimeter heel, but such shoes should not be everyday. It is best for each pair of casual shoes to have instep supports (built-in or glued on), that is, an insole or half insole. The insole fully matches the shape of the sole, and the half insole is located just under the heel. The task of the insoles (and half insoles) is to maintain normal (or already descending) arches of the feet. This will avoid flat feet. If after a few days of wearing new shoes you feel that your feet are uncomfortable - either change your shoes, or go to an orthopedic salon for the selection of the appropriate instep supports or insoles. "

In the heat and in the cold

The most successful choice for any season is shoes made of natural materials, which will allow the skin of the feet to breathe and will not interfere with natural heat exchange. We recommend shoes made of genuine leather, nubuck, suede, textiles. Leatherette shoes can be hazardous to health, especially summer shoes: under the influence of temperature, various chemical constituents of this material begin to interact with the skin of the feet. In addition, leatherette shoes do not let air to the feet. As a result, you can "earn" diaper rash or fungal diseases.

If you do buy shoes made of artificial materials, make sure that at least the lining of the boot is made of genuine leather or textiles - for health, first of all, the material with which the foot is in direct contact is important. You should also pay attention to the material from which the insole is made. Ideally, it should absorb unpleasant odors, remove moisture, kill bacteria - it's great if the insole is impregnated with a special antibacterial compound.

Do not forget that natural materials, unlike artificial ones, wear out and take the shape of the foot over time. By the way, in hot weather, your feet swell a little, keep this in mind if you buy summer shoes.

In summer, it is not recommended to wear varnish shoes that are poorly permeable to moisture and air. In patent leather shoes, you can go to any celebration, and for every day it is better to have open sandals or shoes made from natural materials.

For spring and autumn, it is important that the boots do not let the water through and at the same time allow the foot to "breathe". If demi-season boots or boots are zipped, it should not start too close to the sole, otherwise your feet will get wet if you step into even a shallow puddle. Unlike summer shoes, boots should not be close to the foot (you will not wear them on your bare feet) - you need to try them on on a tight sock.

In winter boots or boots, the main thing - sole. It must be thick enough with a special anti-slip protector. It is safest to wear boots on ice with a variety of tread patterns - for example, one part in the form of stripes, the other - rounded protrusions. The heel of the boot must also have a protector and be rubber, not plastic, otherwise the foot will slip.

Best of all, leather shoes with a lining of natural fur, for example, sheep or tsigay, and a fur insole. By choosing the right winter footwear, you can avoid the harsh cold weather and slippery sidewalks.

Fashion victims

Undoubtedly, any woman wants to look fashionable and elegant. The shoe industry offers many ways to make legs look slimmer and longer. Stiletto heels, narrow toes of shoes, platforms - it is difficult to argue with the fact that such shoes are more feminine than rough shoes with thick soles. But how safe are these trendy delights?

The dangers of high heels have already been said. But you shouldn't abuse shoes on the platform either. Firstly, a high platform (like a stiletto heel) does not exclude injuries: it is easy to twist your leg on it. Secondly, when walking on the platform, the ligaments and muscles of the foot remain without "work" and flat feet may develop. If you do buy such shoes, choose a platform that is wide enough and therefore more stable. Remember that neither the stud nor the platform is completely unsuitable for driving a car. The heel can cling to the mat, making it difficult to move your foot from one pedal to another, and the thick platform does not allow you to feel the force of the foot pressure on the pedal.

Another fashionable detail loved by many - a pointed toe - is also not harmless. These shoes squeeze your toes, bringing them closer to each other. Wherein thumb and the little finger goes down, and the rest go up. All this threatens with deformation of the fingers, the formation of painful calluses and "bumps". Since the weight of the body presses the foot into the wedge-shaped space (especially if, in addition to the sharp nose, the shoe has a heel of 5–6 centimeters or more), the entire load is transferred to the bones of the middle toes. Because of this, transverse flat feet arise, and painful corns are formed on the sole.

Children's shoes

Probably, only the well-being of the child can be more important than one's own health. Incorrectly selected shoes are dangerous not only because they cause inconvenience to the child: the baby begins to be capricious, and sometimes parents do not even understand that the whole thing is in unsuitable shoes. While the baby's foot is in the formation stage, it is very important that the shoes do not interfere with this process and do not provoke problems such as flat feet.

What should be children's shoes? “In no case should a child wear shoes“ for growth ”, but it should not be too tight either,- says Mikhail Trunev, a pediatric orthopedist-traumatologist. - A stiff, moderately ridged and stiff outsole is desirable. top part... Demi-season and winter shoes should fit the ankle joint, that is, be high ".

Experts advise purchasing boots for children made of natural material with a small heel, with a fixed heel and a soft back, orthopedic insole and wide toe. Children's orthopedic shoes are necessary for the prevention of foot deformities and its correct development, so many doctors recommend buying just such shoes for children under 4–5 years old.

In move

Everyone who goes in for sports knows how much it means to have the right clothes for training and, of course, shoes. Sneakers should be very comfortable so that the feeling of discomfort does not distract you from your activity. It is important that they are suitable for the sport you have chosen and reliably protect the leg from injury - protect against "twisting" of the foot, provide ankle fixation and leg stability. When buying sneakers, pay attention not only to the design, but to a greater extent to how comfortable it is for you to move in a particular model. Flexible outsole, stiff heel, lightness are the hallmarks of quality sports shoes.

It is best to train in sneakers made of leather or gore-tex, which provide normal breathability, with an insole that you can pull out and dry. When choosing shoes for sports, keep in mind that during training, the foot may increase slightly in size, and also remember that there should be a small space between the toes and the toe of the sneaker. In addition to the all-rounders that are suitable for all sports, there are workout-specific shoes that your sports shop assistant can help you choose.

Shoes for aerobics and shaping protects against injury with special inserts in the sole area. These shoes can be taller than other sports shoes. This allows you to fix the lower leg and prevent damage to the ankle joint. Since aerobics is very dynamic, you will need elastic and lightweight running shoes to move easily and comfortably. The wide toe and narrow heel provide better traction.

For running very lightweight sneakers that fit perfectly on the foot are best. If your foot slips inside, you run the risk of calluses and abrasions, and the risk of ankle injury will increase. A flexible sock is needed to help you push off the ground, and a reinforced heel. It is important that running shoes have the ability to cushion impacts from ground contact. Therefore, sneakers with air pockets - air-filled cavities inside the sole are suitable for running.

Football Shoes should have a wide reinforced toe area, cleats for playing on the grass, or embossed soles for the gym.

When choosing shoes for tennis you need to consider which court you are going to play on - different types coverings are suitable for various models. Tennis shoes have a thick enough sole, flexible in the toe area and more rigid in the heel, as well as a special protector that does not allow sliding on the court surface.

Comfortable, "healthy" shoes will provide you with pleasant and effective training, will allow you to get less tired during work, entertainment and walks, will protect you from illness - in a word, it will literally help you to stand firmly on your feet in any situation.

The platform is still up to date. But it has become more comfortable, with a slight rise in the heel area and a stable tread sole. Another convenient option - classic pumps are tightly fixed on the lower leg with a strap.

✓ Material

Many artificial materials are not inferior in quality to natural leather. For example, pressed eco-leather. Or textiles impregnated with a special composition. But the inside of the shoes must be natural.

✓ Outsole

It should be soft and flexible. Having chosen shoes, bend them in your hands - the sole bends very easily at the bottom. Consider: too thin a sole is only good for walking on a flat floor - it will be uncomfortable in such shoes on the street.

✓ Heel

Do not restrict yourself to the classic heel height of 4–5 cm. If desired, 6–7 cm are permissible, as well as a very low heel. The best way for health - have three pairs of shoes with stable heels of different heights and alternate them every day.

✓ Instep support

Practical footwear should have a built-in or glued instep support - insole or half insole. The insole follows the contour of the foot, the half insole is located under the heel. Then they will even be comfortable.

What you need to know when buying

1. It is important that the shape of the shoe matches the shape of your foot. Round toe shoes are suitable for wide feet. If the second toe is longer than your thumb, choose a cut with a tapered toe.

2. During the day, the foot changes size - by the evening it significantly increases in volume. Therefore, it is best to buy and try on shoes from about 1 pm to 3 pm.

What to consider?

Features of the foot. The most common problem today is the so-called bones on the legs. If you have them, you need to choose shoes made of genuine leather with a low rise, completely covering the problem area.

The weather. For early spring, choose genuine leather shoes. April version: pressed leather on the outside, genuine leather on the inside. May is the time of textiles.

Don't wear velor shoes in rainy weather. Immediately after purchase, treat them with a water-repellent agent - soak three times, and then let dry. Then lubricate along the seams castor oil... To clean these shoes, you need to use a special two-piece brush. One part, with rubber "fingers", is used for cleaning. The other - metal - raises the pile. Heavy dirt is washed off with a weak solution of washing powder.

Leather shoes

The cream must be matched to the color of the shoes. Keep in mind: colorless is good only for light-colored shoes, dark ones fade from it. My white leather shoes with a foam sponge dipped in a weak solution of washing powder. Then wipe dry and brush with cream.

From textiles

These shoes can be washed, but only by hand. It is better to keep it in water for no more than 5 minutes, otherwise it will unstick. Brush the dirty areas with a dry toothbrush before washing. Then wet your shoes, put on a sponge washing powder and rub them. Rinse off any remaining cleaning agent with warm water. Squeeze gently and set to dry.

Suede

You can only clean these shoes by making sure they are completely dry. Use a special hard sponge for cleaning, it is sold in shoe stores. Another way is to rub the area with a soft cardboard nail file. Or with sandpaper. It is good to clean brown shoes with a brush dipped in coffee grounds. This will help freshen up the color.

Lacquered shoes

She does not tolerate too high temperatures. In the heat, the varnish dulls and cracks. To make your patent leather shoes shine like new, apply glycerin to them and polish them with a flannel cloth. You can restore the shine to white patent leather shoes by using a mixture of 1/2 cup milk and one beaten egg white.

Leather shoes are not just comfortable, fashionable and beautiful things. Leather shoes are prestigious, even status, and for many, leather shoes are simply a must-have element of the wardrobe!

We can say with confidence that leather shoes will always be in demand. According to modern historians, the first shoes used by ancient people were made of leather - even then the advantages of this material were obvious.

By the way, the age of the oldest in the world leather shoes- 5500 years old and it was found in one of the caves in Armenia. And, interestingly, it has survived pretty well!

Today, despite the fact that on sale you can find shoes from a dozen various materials, shoes made of genuine leather are still very popular! Moreover, the variety of models allows each girl to buy leather shoes according to her own taste.

the main problem- how to make sure that the shoes are really leather? After all, modern artificial materials outwardly often do not differ at all from natural ones!

How to determine if leather shoes? 7 secrets

1. Most of the leather shoes are marked with a special icon - they are placed on the outside of the sole or on the inside of the shoes. But on some women's leather shoes, manufacturers simply put the inscription "leather". In English it is spelled "genuine leather" or simply "leather", in Italian - "vera pelle", in French - "cuir", in German - "echtleder".

2. When buying shoes made of genuine leather, you need to pay attention to their inner part, which is not covered with a lining - if the material consists of textiles or polyamide, then this is definitely leatherette. If the surface is rough and looks like rough suede, then it is most likely leather.

3. With some experience, leather shoes can be identified by their smell - they have a specific, recognizable aroma. Although unscrupulous sellers now often use special aerosols with a leather scent. You should definitely not buy inexpensive "leather" shoes if they have an unpleasant chemical smell.

4. Carefully inspect the surface of the shoe and press on the leather with your finger where there are no seams. If at the point of pressing appear fine wrinkles that quickly disappear when straightening the material is the skin.

5. Place your hand on the shoes for 10 seconds - leather shoes get warm quickly and begin to give off heat, shoes made from substitute will not be so "responsive" - ​​they will leave a feeling of coolness, and a foggy spot may even appear on its surface.

6. Carefully check the seams on the shoes: if the seam delaminates and fragments of fabric are visible in it, then this is definitely leatherette.

7. If you do not have the opportunity to inspect the shoes yourself (as, for example, when buying in an online store), ask the seller to present the accompanying documentation and remember that real leather shoes simply cannot be inexpensive!

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Yes, real leather shoes for women are not cheap even on sale. In this regard, buyers often have a question: are genuine leather shoes really that much better than modern leatherette shoes, or maybe you shouldn't overpay?

Leather or leatherette? Pros, cons and other nuances:

Price. The main thing that scares you off when buying leather shoes is its price. So leatherette footwear definitely wins the indicator.

Quality. Many categorically argue that natural leather shoes are definitely of better quality than artificial ones. You can argue with that! Modern manufacturers have learned to make materials that are not inferior in quality to natural leather! Another question is that they are also expensive.

• By the way, many designers, for example Stella McCartney, do not use natural leather at all in their collections.

Durability. According to this indicator, genuine leather is unambiguously in the lead - shoes made of this material (with proper care) will last you longer.

Comfort. Leather shoes adapt better and faster to the shape of the foot, that is, they are much more comfortable to wear. There are several ways to carry leather shoes, but the most acceptable is to use special means for wearing. Folk ways may damage the skin. In addition, feet sweat less in shoes made from natural materials.

Moral aspect. Here, of course, the question is twofold. Many people fundamentally do not buy leather shoes due to the fact that they do not accept the killing of animals. But there are also those who do not buy their leatherette shoes because they do not want to pollute nature with the products of oil refining that appear during the manufacture of this artificial material... So, everyone decides for himself!

But if you decide to fork out and buy just leather shoes, it will not hurt to understand the peculiarities of caring for them. After all, if you take care of them incorrectly (or not take care of them at all), then all the listed advantages of this natural material will come to naught.

How to properly care for your leather shoes? Actual tips:

1. Very important point- it proper cleansing leather shoes. You need to remove dirt from the surface of the shoes immediately upon arrival home and for this you need to use soft tissue dipped in warm water. For stubborn dirt, you can also use a special cleansing foam.

2. After that, the shoes that have been wiped dry should be lubricated with cream at night (not before going out).

3. If your shoes get wet, dry them only with an electric dryer or stuffing crumpled newsprint inside. Drying under batteries is categorically contraindicated!

And experts also advise giving your shoes a rest, that is, not wearing the same pair of shoes for several days in a row - so they will last you much longer!

For the fair sex, shoes are a necessary wardrobe attribute. Every woman has at least 2-3 pairs of shoes.

Choosing comfortable and beautiful shoes

Shoe model

Choosing women's shoes, you must first decide on the model of this type of shoe. In each women's wardrobe there should be a basic shoe model that matches most of the images.

The best option would be shoes - pumps with small heels in black, brown and beige colors... These shoes will fit most women's clothing sets.

Correctly selected model of shoes will help to correct the leg and the figure as a whole.

Choosing, for example, shoes with a rounded toe, a woman can hide big size legs, since such a toe makes the leg visually more accurate and miniature.

If the choice is stopped on a model with a pointed cape, then, on the contrary, the foot will visually increase slightly, but at the same time, such shoes will add elegance to the female image.

Shoe heel

Another criterion for choosing women's shoes is the heel. So, for example, when choosing shoes for everyday wear, it is better to choose the most comfortable heel height or flat shoes.

But if a lady wants to look spectacular and be visually slimmer, high heels that can change female figure beyond recognition.

WITH high heels you should be extremely careful. Abuse of heels above 8 centimeters can be harmful to health, because this is a colossal load on the spine.

The most comfortable heel height is considered to be from 3 to 5 centimeters. These shoes are perfect for work. It is also important to choose the right heel shape.

For example, more elegant heels are suitable for women with a thin physique, while large ladies, on the contrary, should choose massive heel for harmony in the image.

An alternative to heels is a wedge or platform. Such shoes also look great on a woman's leg and are much more comfortable than high-heeled shoes.

Convenience and quality of shoes

It is not worth saving on shoes, because health directly depends on this. There are many points on the feet that are associated with the entire body. Therefore, when choosing shoes, you should be guided by practicality, convenience and quality.

It is better to give preference to shoes made of natural materials (leather or suede). Such materials better support the shape of the foot, do not cause inconvenience and discomfort, and do not chafe feet.

The foot in genuine leather shoes "breathes", which means that irritation on the feet is unlikely.

The prices for women's shoes are different today. Thanks to this, you can pick up expensive branded models, as well as profitable in terms of price policy.

Fitting shoes

When trying on shoes, it is worth knowing a few nuances.

First, both shoes should be tried on.

Secondly, when buying shoes in the evening, it is necessary to take into account the swelling of the feet when choosing a size.

Thirdly, having both shoes on, it is better to walk around the store a little, while no discomfort should arise, otherwise it is highly likely that such shoes will be impossible to wear often and for a long time.

It is better to buy shoes in stores, because most stores give a guarantee for the shoes they sell and it is easier to prove the fact of buying low-quality shoes there. Do not buy shoes that are out of size.

Leather shoes that are small are extremely difficult to wear to a comfortable size, especially if the seam is in the back. On the contrary, suede shoes should fit snugly over the foot, as such material wears out quickly.

When choosing casual shoes, you should give preference to models with a minimum number of fasteners and laces.

The sole of shoes with heels or wedges must be strong to avoid breakage when walking in the bend zone. And, of course, you should carefully check the shoes you buy for defects.