Hints from Heloise

Dear Readers: Contrary to popular belief, your feet don’t have to be slaves to fashion. If your feet look good yet feel bad … what’s the point? You can avoid many of the foot problems that plague people by buying shoes that fit. Here are a few rules to make sure you buy shoes that both look and feel good, while keeping them pain-free.

“Measure your feet – they can change size and shape as the years pass.

“Always try on shoes before you buy them. There’s no exact sizing to shoes.

“Give your toes some wiggle room. A half-inch between your longest toe and the end of the shoes is a good rule of thumb.

“Walk around the store to test the shoes.

“If shoes will be worn with a particular sock or stocking, wear those when trying shoes on.

“Try to shop for shoes at the end of the day. Your feet can “expand” up to a half size during the course of a day. – Heloise