Six Things You Need to Do to Make Your Shoes Last Longer

If you are a shoeaholic or shoe addict, chances are that you’ve accumulated more than enough shoes over the years. No, we’re not going to guilt-trip you by asking how many pairs you own. We’re more interested to know if you actually take good care of your beloved collection of footwear. So, do you?

Amassing a huge number of heels, flats, boots, and booties is normal for most women. After all, shopping is therapeutic. We’ve discovered that nothing is as therapeutic as buying a fresh pair of kicks to brighten up your mood.

Note, however, that keeping your shoes as “fresh” as possible is as vital as keeping the shoe collection itself. While some may disagree, footwear is an investment. After all, you spend money to acquire a pair, so that pair should at least provide you with decent returns.

In fashion, be wise and make sure that what you buy will give you mileage. For a pair of shoes to be considered worth your money, the cost per use has to be low or reasonable enough. Your shoes have to last longer than just one season, so you can reuse them whenever possible.

There are several guidelines for the proper care and maintenance of shoes. We’ve trimmed them down to six simple rules on how to preserve the appearance and lengthen the life of your footwear. Read on and don’t forget to take note.

1. Clean and condition your shoes regularly.

The shoe care product should depend on the shoe material. For example, leather requires a leather conditioner or lotion, while suede requires a special kind of brush and surface protector.

Always remove any dirt from the shoes first before using a shoe care product. There are brands that offer leather cleaners, while others offer complete shoe care solutions packaged as kits that you can easily buy.

If you want something homemade, do not use soap or detergent to clean your shoes! Simply use a moist cloth to remove dirt before you apply a conditioning product. Do this regularly depending on how often you wear your shoes.

Allen Edmonds Leather Shoe Care Kit

2. Protect your shoes from stains.

Shoes made of suede leather, nubuck, and textile require a special kind of surface protection from stains and water. You can easily purchase such protectors and stain repellents online.

M & F Western Scout Boot Care Multi Pack

Ecco Shoe Care Leather Kit

3. Let your shoes breathe.

Switch your shoes. Don’t use the same pair every day. If you have a shoe fetish, you shouldn’t have any problem given the number of pairs you own.

Feet sweat, so it’s very important to let your shoes air out completely before wearing them again or before storing them in a closet or a box. Letting them breathe will also help keep the shape intact.

Woodlore Cedar Shoe Rack

Don’t use wet shoes. Nor should you store wet shoes in the shoe box or closet. Otherwise, your shoes will develop molds, lose their shape, and deteriorate.

Also avoid extreme solutions like putting them in an oven or a microwave to dry. Simply place your worn shoes on a rack with no covers, and let them air out. Store them in the closet or box after a few hours.

4. Store your shoes properly.

Don’t dump your shoes together or pile them on top of each other because they can easily get deformed that way. Store them in their original boxes, or simply use a shoe organizer or a shoe rack to keep them in order.

Enitial Lab Brisk 5-Shelf Shoe Cabinet

If you store your shoes in a shoe closet, put dehumidifiers and silica gel packets in the cabinet to keep the moisture at bay.

Also make sure that you store your shoes in a room with controlled temperature. Otherwise, the leather on your shoes could deteriorate and turn brittle. Synthetic leather also has a tendency to crack and peel when exposed to extreme heat or cold.

DAZZ Smart Carousel Shoe Organizer

5. Use shoe trees and boot shapers when necessary.

Shoe trees and boot shapers are helpful tools to maintain the form of your shoes and boots. Those made of cedar wood are the best options because they help control odor and absorb moisture:

Woodlore Boot Shapers

Nordstrom Cedar Shoe Trees

6. Take care of the heel counters and heels.

This may not sound like a big deal, but it is. Using a shoe horn will help retain the shape of the heel counters. Deformed shoes are the worst to use because they look worn out and unappealing. That’s why even when traveling, always wrap your shoes in soft material and stuff them with socks to keep them from losing shape while they’re inside your luggage.

Shacke 24″ Extra-Long-Handle Shoe Horn

Also, for high-heeled footwear, always ensure that you have a cobbler replace the heel taps (tips of heels) once they’ve deteriorated to avoid sliding or tripping in your shoes, as well as to keep the (heel) stems from breaking.

You can even use heel protectors if you think your shoes will need them. They’re great for walking on cobblestone streets and gravelly paths.

High Heeler Heel Protectors

How to Measure Your Feet at Home (onlymaker edited)

Measuring your feet at home isn't difficult. In fact, it's very easy to calculate your shoe size without any special equipment,Today onlymaker will give you some advice how to Measure Your Feet at Home

Once you have your measurements, you can refer to any manufacturer's size charts to find out which shoe width and size you'll take in their line.

But remember, our feet are actually three dimensional, and most size charts only account for two of those dimensions. For that reason, your best bet is always going to be trying any shoes on before you purchase them.

Having said that, I know that a lot of you still want to figure out your shoe size yourself, so let's get started.

All you need to properly measure your feet at home is:

• two pieces of paper, each one larger than your feet
• a pencil
• tape
• and a ruler or measuring tape.

Tape the paper down to the floor.

Sit with one foot firmly on the floor, and your leg bent slightly forward so that your shin is slightly in front of your ankle.

Trace the outline of your foot and remember to measure your foot without shoes, but with socks similar to the ones you'll be wearing with the shoes you are buying.

Hold the pencil or pen upright and perpendicular to the paper. Do not hold it at an angle.

Make sure the pencil is resting snugly against your foot as you draw around it.

You may actually find it helpful to have someone else trace your foot, but as you can see by this photo, it can be done alone.

Once you've traced your feet, you'll want to get measurements for the length and width of each.

It's important to do this for both feet, because everyone will have some variance between their right and left foot -- and for some people, that difference could be a half or whole shoe size, or more.

Use your pencil to draw straight lines touching the outermost points at the top, bottom, and both sides of each tracing you've done.

Use your ruler or measuring tape to measure the distance from the bottom line to the top line that you made on one of your foot tracings in step three.

Be sure to hold the measuring tape straight, and find the closest mark that you can on your ruler (for inches, use the closest 16th mark) - don't round up or down dramatically.

Write this number down, and repeat the process for the tracing of your other foot.

Now, you have the length of each of your feet, you'll need to also measure the width of your feet.

A lot of people tend to think of their shoe size as just one measurement. For example, "I wear a size seven," or "I need a 10 and a half, because the size 10 is too small." Though the widths do change slightly from size to size, these numbers really only take into account the length of the foot.

But in reality, knowing your shoe width can make a world of difference when it comes to finding comfortable footwear. And, since many people will need narrow or wide shoes -- or even extra wide or slim -- this step is just as important as the last one, because it will determine your shoe width.

The width of a shoe is marked by a letter after the size of the shoe. And like sizes, there are different width markings for women and men. If there is no additional marking, then the size is considered to be a "normal," "average," or "regular" width.

To measure the width of each foot, use your measuring tape or ruler to measure from the line on one side of one tracing, to the line on the other side of the same tracing.

Again, be certain to find the closest mark that you can (for inches, use the closest 16th mark).

Write this number down, and repeat for the outline of your other foot.

Once you've completed the previous steps in this tutorial, you should have measurements for both length and width of each of your feet. You're going to want to use the larger of each of these measurements in determining your final shoe size.

For example, if your left foot is 1/4 of an inch longer, then use your left foot's length measurement. If your right foot is slightly wider, then you'll use that number for your width.

After you've come up with your two biggest numbers (length and width) you'll want to subtract 3/16 of an inch from each of them. This is to accommodate for the slight space between your actual foot and the line made by the pencil.

These final numbers are your actual foot measurements, you can convert them to the appropriate size and width using the links below, but again, I want to emphasize that these (or any) shoe size charts are not going to give results that are as accurate as you'd get by visiting a shoe store and having your feet measured by a professional.

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How to Dress for A Wedding Occasion

• A guide to the modern do’s and don’ts of proper attire.
• Old etiquette: Don’t wear white or black or red.
• New etiquette: Black and red are perfectly fine, but white is still the ultimate wedding no-no.
• What to wear:
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• Let the invitation, the season, and the hour be your guides. (If you’re at a loss and you’re close to the bride, ask her what’s right; otherwise, consult the maid of honor or the bride’s mother.)
•  "For day weddings, which tend to be more casual, steer clear of anything heavily beaded or sequined," says Lauren A. Rothman, founder of Style Auteur, a fashion-consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. Instead, opt for a knee-length dress in a material like cotton; in warmer weather or regions, strapless styles and open-toed shoes get the nod of approval. "Simple hats" also earn a thumbs-up, says Amy Lindquist, head of Lindquist Fashion & Image Consulting, in Minneapolis. If the ceremony is in the afternoon and the reception in the evening and the invitation doesn’t specify dress, assume the event is semiformal, which calls for a cocktail dress or an evening suit in a color that won’t upstage the bride. “Pale pink is OK―hot pink is not,” says Lindquist.Black tie once meant floor-length gowns. Now, at all but the grandest affairs, dresses as short as knee-length are acceptable, provided they have a semiformal or formal cut and fabric; silk or a silk blend, for instance, would be appropriate. As for wearing a strapless or sleeveless dress in a house of worship, some have strict rules about covering up; check the protocol beforehand or bring a wrap.                  
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• Should you be invited to the rehearsal dinner, “they vary greatly in formality, so note where it’s being held,” says Lizzie Post, an etiquette authority, an author, and a spokesperson for the Emily Post Institute. In general, “cocktail-party rules apply,” Joseph Williamson, a fashion stylist in New York City. “Save your better outfit for the big day, but wear something dressy to the dinner. A dress and a jacket or a cardigan with some sparkle would be nice. But keep it understated.” Remember―there’s only one shining star at matrimonial shindigs, and it’s not you.
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How to Keep Your Shoes from Smelling Bad

It often seems that bad shoe odors come from nowhere, but these smells do have benign origins. Most shoes pick up bad smells from the bacteria living on people’s feet. These waste odors tend to get absorbed into shoes, making them smell bad.

 Women have several options for keeping their shoes smelling fresh, from rotating shoes on a daily basis to using an antibacterial cleanser to wipe down shoes regularly. These methods work for a limited time, but eventually, the shoes become worn out and smell so strongly that they need to be replaced. When this happens, women can find the best shoes at name brand retailers, shoe stores, on shoe retailer websites, and at an online marketplace like onlymaker.

onlymaker footwear

The Cause of Shoe Odor

Shoe odor is actually caused by the feet, namely, the bacteria that live on human skin. These bacteria in the sweat produced by humans are part of the body’s cooling mechanism. Foot odor is stronger than many of the other odors produced by the human body for a couple of reasons. First of all, the human foot contains over 250,000 sweat glands. Over the course of the day, the human foot can produce over a pint of sweat. Human sweat doesn’t have a very strong odor of its own, as it is mostly just salt and water. It’s the toxins released by bacteria on our skin that creates such a strong smell. Foot odor is exacerbated because most people wear shoes during the course of the day. Shoes trap sweat next to the skin and prevent it from evaporating, providing more sustenance for the bacteria on the skin. This also allows the shoe to absorb the odors released by these bacteria more readily.

Tips to Keep Shoes from Smelling Bad

No one wants his or her shoes to become foul smelling in the first place. Thankfully, there are a few tips available to help those with brand new shoes keep their high heels and tennis shoes from developing an unpleasant odor. Most of these tips must be part of a regular maintenance schedule for them to work in keeping an odor from developing.

Using Inserts

Consider adding an insert to new shoes to absorb foot odors and keep them from being absorbed by the shoes. Odor Eaters is one brand developed specifically for this purpose. These inserts absorb odors with active charcoal and other materials.

Rotating Shoes

Avoid wearing the same pair of shoes for more than one day. This may not be so difficult for women who have several pairs of shoes to choose from for work, exercise, and relaxation. This gives them a chance to air out and helps keep odors from building up.

Wearing Socks

Always wear socks with your shoes, if possible. While it may not be appropriate to wear socks with high heels, it is a good idea to wear socks with all other kinds of shoes, from loafers to running shoes. Socks will wick away moisture from the feet helping to keep them dry. Remember, to wear a different pair of socks each day. This keeps the bacteria from building up in the soft material. Make sure to clean socks with bleach and a good detergent regularly.

Washing Your Feet

Many people neglect to wash their feet in the shower. It’s commonly assumed that the feet will get "clean enough" in the soapy water that runs over them in shower. However, bacteria can find many nooks and crannies in the surface of the skin to hide. Be sure to use soap and a scrubber to wash feet clean in the shower. Make certain that feet are completely dry before putting on socks and shoes.

Use Antibacterials

Applying antibacterials to the feet before putting on a pair of shoes can also help kill the bacteria that are on the feet. This is an option for those with particularly bad foot odor or those who are heavy sweaters. Applying baby powder or talcum powder to the feet before putting on shoes is another way of absorbing unwanted sweat.

Air Out Shoes

It may be a good idea to hang up shoes outside on a clear and dry day to help them air out. This is a good option to dry out shoes when they get wet too. If they are wet from the rain outside, use a hair dryer to help dry them, or set them up in a dry spot in the house where air circulates regularly. This also helps to keep shoes from rotting after exposure to water.

Fixing Already Stinky Shoes

Several methods have been developed over the years to help keep shoes from smelling bad. These methods mainly rely on the odor absorbing capabilities of other products and materials to pull odors out of shoes. This usually kills off the smell for a few days at least. Unfortunately, shoe odor is a recurring problem that will keep coming back as bacteria continue to eat the sweat and produce waste. These methods will have to be applied continually as the bad smell comes back.

Method	Description
Cleaning out the Shoes	Wipe down the insides of already strong smelling shoes with an antibacterial cleanser, such as Lysol; works best on leather and faux leather shoes
Freezing the Shoes	Place stinking tennis shoes in the freezer for a day or two; helps remove odors for a few days
Using Kitty Litter	Place a sock or hose filled with kitty litter into the shoe for a day; absorbs the odors within
Using Odor Absorbing Powder	Sprinkle the insides of the shoes with an odor absorbing powder, such as Baking soda, Odor Eaters foot powder, or salt

Call them urban legends if you wish, but the above mentioned tactics actually do work, even though some sound a bit unorthodox.

When to Just Get Rid of Them

The average pair of shoes lasts about 500 miles before needing to be replaced. Some shoes will wear out quicker than others. It’s important to take a good look at the shoes to determine whether not they need to be thrown out. If the odor is so strong that it comes back within a day, even with the best cleansing methods, it’s time to replace the shoes. When the sole of the shoe is starting to pull away from the body of the shoe, it needs to be replaced. Extremely dirty, worn, and warped shoes should also be thrown out. Another method for determining if shoes need to be replaced by a new pair is to press the cushion midsole between the thumb and index finger. If the sole compresses and returns to its original shape then it's fine. If the sole does not compress or gives very little, then it needs to be tossed. These shoes are no longer providing the proper support for your feet.

Buying New Shoes on eBay

Women’s shoes can be found on eBay by clicking the Fashion category, then clicking on All Categories, and then clicking on Women ’ s Shoes. The sellers on this auction site list all types of shoes from high heels to tennis shoes. To find specific styles and brands of shoes, you can make use of the search engine on the eBay homepage. Simple enter in the type of item you want, and any related keywords, and select the category desired from the dropdown menu next to the search bar. The search engine will check through the selected category for any listings matching your search terms.

Know the Seller

Buying a pair of new shoes can run into the hundreds of dollars, especially for designer brands. When looking at a pair of shoes on line shop, take the time to get to know the seller before purchase. Looking at the seller’s history allows the buyer a chance to see how previous sales went by reading buyer feedback. The seller’s history is viewable by clicking on the seller’s name in any  listing. This takes you to a new page with previous customer comments and ratings, and an average rating for the seller based on these ratings. Read through the comments to see if the shoes provided by the seller matched the description, arrived in good condition, and satisfied the customer. When you complete a purchase and receive a pair of shoes from the seller, be sure to leave your feedback for future customers.

Conclusion

All shoes are prone to developing a bad odor over time. This odor comes from bacteria that feed on human sweat and release foul smelling wastes. These odors imbue shoes and make shoes stink long after they are removed for the day. There are some things that women can do to prevent odors from forming. Even after shoes begin to smell, there are a few things that women can do to remove the odors from their shoes. Eventually, most smells do return to shoes, so the process of cleaning them is one that must be done repeatedly over their lifetime. Occasionally, shoes begin to smell bad no matter what is done to them and they need to be replaced with new shoes. These new shoes can be purchased at a retail store or on an auction site like www.onlymaker.com or www.amazon.com/shops/onlymaker.

Shoe Making- How Shoes are Made

Footwear can be defined as garments that are worn on the feet. There main purpose is protecting one's feet. Of late, footwear has become an important component of fashion accessories. Although, their basic purpose remains that of protection, adornment or defining style statement has become their additional and a significant function. There are many types of footwear- shoes, boots, sandals, slippers etc. They are further categorized into many more types.

Shoes and Shoe making
Shoes are further divided into many categories such as athletic shoes also known as sneakers, galoshes, high heels, Stiletto heels, kitten heels, lace-up shoes, high-Tops, loafers, Mary Janes, platform shoes, school shoes and many others. Shoemaking can be considered a traditional handicraft profession. However, now it has been largely taken over by industrial manufacture of footwear. A variety of materials are used for making shoes- leather fabrics, plastic, rubber, fabrics, wood, jute fabrics, and metal. More than 200 operations are required for making a pair of shoes. However, with the development of modern machines, a pair of shoes can be made in very less time as each step in its manufacturing is generally performed by a separatefootwear making machine. 

Parts of a Shoe
A shoe consists of sole, insole, outsole, midsole, heel, and vamp (upper). They are the basic parts of a shoe that are mostly included in all types off shoes. Other parts of a shoe are lining, tongue, quarter, welt and backstay. These parts are included as per the design of the shoes.

Sole: The exterior bottom part of a shoe is the sole.

Insole: The interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot, is its insole. They can be removable and replaceable too. In some of the shoes, extra insoles are often added for comfort, health or other reasons, such as to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe.

Outsole: It is that layer of the shoe that is in direct contact with the ground. These can be made of various materials like leather, natural or synthetic rubber etc. Often the heel of the sole is made from rubber for durability and traction and the front is made of leather for style. Special purpose shoes often have refined modifications, for example, athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the outsole to grip the ground, dance shoes have much softer or harder soles. 

Midsole: The layer that lies between the outsole and the insole for shock absorption, is the midsole. Some special shoes, like running shoes have other materials for shock absorption, that usually lie beneath the heel where one puts the most pressure down. Materials used for midsoles depend on the shoe manufacturers. Some shoes can be made even without a midsole. 

Heel: The rear part at the bottom of a shoe is the heel. It supports the heels of the feet. Heels of a shoe are often made from the same material as the sole of the shoe. It can be high for fashion purpose or for making a person look taller. They are also flat for comfort and practical use. 

Vamp, or upper: The upper part of a shoe that helps in holding the shoe onto the foot is the vamp or simply called the upper. This part is often embellished or given different styles to make shoes attractive. 

Shoe Making Process
A footwear company has mainly four departments in which a progressive route is followed for producing finished shoes. These are- Clicking or Cutting Department, Closing or Machining Department, Lasting & Making Department, Finishing Department and the Shoe Room.


Clicking or Cutting Department
In this department, the top part of the shoe or the "upper" is made. The clicking operative is given skins of leather, mostly cow leather but not restricted to this type of leather. Using metal strip knives, the worker cuts out pieces of various shapes that will take the form of "uppers". This operation needs a high level of skill as the expensive leather has to be wasted at the minimum level possible. Leather may also have various defects on the surface such as barbed wire scratches which needs to be avoided, so that they are not used for the uppers.

Closing or Machining Department
Here the component pieces are sewn together by highly skilled machinists so as to produce the completed upper. The work is divided in stages. In early stages, the pieces are sewn together on the flat machine. In the later stages, when the upper is no longer flat and has become three-dimensional, the machine called post machine is used. The sewing surface of the machine is elevated on a post to enable the operative to sew the three dimensional upper. Various edge treatments are also done onto the leather for giving an attractive look to the finished upper. At this stage only, the eyelets are also inserted in order to accommodate the laces in the finished shoes.

Lasting & Making Department
The completed uppers are molded into a shape of foot with the help of a "Last". Last is a plastic shape that simulates the foot shape. It is later removed from the finished shoe to be used further in making other shoes. Firstly, an insole to the bottom of the last is attached. It is only a temporary attachment. Sometimes, mostly when welted shoes are manufactured, the insole has a rib attached to its under edge. The upper is stretched and molded over the last and attached to the insole rib. After the procedure completes, a "lasted shoe" is obtained. Now, the welt- a strip of leather or plastic- is sewn onto the shoe through the rib. The upper and all the surplus material is trimmed off the seam. The sole is then attached to the welt and both are stitched together. The heel is then attached which completes the "making" of the shoe. 

That was the process for heeled shoes. When a flat shoe is in the making, there are considerably fewer operations. The insoles in this case is flat and when the uppers are 'lasted', they are glued down to the surface of the inner side of the insole. The part of the upper, that is glued down, is then roughed with a wire brush to take off the smooth finish of the leather. This is done because rough surface absorbs glue to give a stronger bond. The soles are usually cut, finished and prepared as a separate component so that when they are glued to the lasted upper, the result is a complete and finished shoe. Soles can also be pre-molded as a separate component out of various synthetic materials and again glued to the lasted upper to complete the shoe.

Finishing Department and the Shoe Room
The finishing of a shoe depends on the material used for making it. If made of leather, the sole edge and heel are trimmed and buffed to give a smooth finish. To give them an attractive finish and to ensure that the edge is waterproof, they are stained, polished and waxed. The bottom of the sole is often lightly buffed, stained and polished and different types of patterns are marked on the surface to give it a craft finished look. A "finished shoe" has now been made.

For shoe room operation, an internal sock is fitted into shoe which can be of any length- full, half or quarter. They usually have the manufacturers details or a brand name wherever applicable. Depending on the materials used for the uppers, they are then cleaned, polished and sprayed. Laces and any tags that might have to be attached to the shoes, such as shoe care instructions, are also attached. The shoes, at last, get packaged in boxes.

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How to Pick the Right Shoes

Finding the right pair of shoes seems like a simple thing, but with the advent of specialized footwear for a host of activities, and new technological advances in material and production methods, this is not necessarily true anymore. Here are some ideas that may help you select the best shoe for your particular needs.

Step 1

Identify the activity you will be engaged in while wearing your shoes.Obviously, you will not want cowboy boots on if you are headed to the beach, but on the other hand, flip-flops are not appropriate in a pasture full of cattle. Here are some general suggestions for activities paired with suitable footwear:

• Hiking: Low cut boots, or brogans, with sturdy uppers, good ankle support, traction soles, and sufficient arch support.
• Cold-weather outdoor activities: Look for traction again, and consider insulated and possibly water repellent boots, especially if you expect to be walking in snow or slushy ice. Be sure the boots are large enough for a good pair of thick socks. You may want to consider more than one pair of socks, instead of insulated boots, since multiple layers will keep your feet warmer, but if the temperature rises during the day, you can remove a layer so that your feet don't sweat too much.
• Athletic shoes: This is one of the most diverse lines of footwear, with specialized shoes for almost every sport, such as tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, skateboarding, and even bowling,so you will probably be better off talking to a knowledgeable sales person at a shoe store to find the most suitable type for a specific need.
• Dress shoes: Here, style may be the primary concern, but you should consider how much walking will be involved in your plans, and choose shoes that are comfortable. For men, generally black or brown shoes will work with most business or evening attire, but ladies will most likely want to find a color and heel height which compliments their apparel.

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Step 2 

Look for shoes that offer sufficient arch support. 

Our feet carry a load with each step we take, day in and day out, and the arch of the foot is a mechanical marvel that acts as both a shock absorber and balancing mechanism, and being sure to keep it supported will help maintain its health.

Step 3

Think about the material the sole is made from. 

Soft soled shoes are generally quieter and more comfortable than stiff, inflexible soles. Some very hard soled shoes will mark hard surfaced flooring like vinyl composition tiles, and in some instances, such as hospital environments, the tapping of hard soles can be disturbing to people in the workplace, as well as patients.

Step 4

Look at the material the uppers are made from.

 Most shoes are traditionally made from leather, but there are many grades and types of leather, and each has its own distinct characteristics. Suedes don't require polishing, as do patent leathers, and very fancy shoes may be made from exotic animal skins, even alligator or ostrich skin. Many people are reluctant or refuse to wear any shoes or clothing made from animal products, so synthetic materials or natural fibers will be their preference.

Step 5

Have your feet properly measured for shoes to fit correctly.

 This means looking at the length and width, and here, there is no substitute for the help of an experienced shoe salesman. Not all feet are created equal, and many people find that their feet are not symmetrical, which may even mean buying a different sized shoe for each foot.

Step 6

Consider the heel height of your shoe carefully.

 Heels of women's shoes are often raised in the thought that the lift will make them look more graceful, or thinner, but if this is accomplished at the expense of comfort, or even the health of her feet, it may not be a wise choice.

Step 7

Examine the stitching and construction methods for your shoes. 

Double row stitching on the uppers, sealed seams with gussets, reinforcing rivets, and Goodyear Welt construction are indications of well made, durable shoes or boots.

Step 8

Choose the style and type of shoe you are interested in, and try them on in the store.

 Put both shoes on, lace them up, and stand in them for a few moments. Wiggle your toes to make sure they have sufficient space to keep them from being cramped. Walk around a little bit to get a feel for the balance. Look at them critically to see if they are right for you. Get the opinion of the salesperson and any friends who may be accompanying you on your shopping trip.

Step 9

Don't let price be the sole criteria for your selection. 

Cheap shoes will not last as long, or be as good for your feet, as will more expensive, better quality ones.

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