
Shoe Shopping Checklist
(download our printable guide)
1. Remove Footbed/Insole and stand on it
- Ensure that the footbed matches the shape of your foot
- Watch that your foot does not hang over the edges at any point
2. Replace the footbed and put shoes back on to check fit
Length
- Check that there is a baby finger’s width from the front end of the shoe to the longest toe on each foot
Width
- Should feel comfortable
- If proper width, you should be able to pinch a very small amount of material above the toes
Collar
- The collar should be below the malleoli (bumps on either side of ankle)
- There should be a snug fit at the collar with no gapping
3. With shoes on, go for a walk around the store
- Ensure that your heel does not slip when walking in the shoe
- If the midsole is flexible, it should bend at the ball of your foot when walking
- The shoes should feel comfortable in the store