Putting Your Best Foot Forward: "New School" Shoe Shopping Secrets!   by Roy Primm   Buying the best shoes you can afford Is a nice financial reward Because Shopping in the right ways Doesn't cost it pays And causes your savings to soar.       Your shoes rate as the most important pieces of clothing that determine your comfort level. So, a little extra time spent when buying shoes can be well worth the effort.   No matter how you stack it, the shoe is the most important wearing apparel when it comes to comfort. What's the first action most people do when arriving at home - when they want to get comfortable and relaxed? They kick off their shoes. Right? Yes, it's hard to get comfortable - or even concentrate if your shoes don't fit right. And it's also hard to feel comfortable if you pay too much for your shoes.   The most comfortable feeling you can have is to purchase the best shoes - for the least amount of money. That's what this week's newsletter is all about. Here Are Proven Tips To Making Your Shoe Buying Experience Comforting One. 1. Have your feet measured width and length-wise. Most people make the mistake of measuring the length of the foot and ignoring the width. Buying a shoe with the wrong width size can cause calluses, corns, pinched nerves and other foot problems.   Have a professional salesperson measure your feet when in doubt. And make sure you stand up when having your feet measured. But never buy a shoe based on size alone; make sure you try them on because different shoes styles can fit differently on your foot. 2. Toe Wiggle Room. Make sure when testing the fit of your shoe you have room to wiggle your toes. This not only comes in handy when eating strawberry cheesecake, it also encourages proper air circulation around your feet helping to limit moisture. This also encourages blood circulation in your foot -helping to eliminate that tired feet feeling at the end of the day. 3. Take a good shoe test-drive. Never assume the shoe is a good fit just because you can squeeze or stuff your foot in it. Take a good walk around the store. Turn, stop, sit, stand, walk and perform any other natural movements. Does any part of the shoe pinch, slide or feel crowded on you feet?   This is the best time to tell, because it will only get worse the longer you wear or walk in them. Never assume the shoe needs a break-in period. More foot problems (corns and calluses) have come from this idea than any other myth. 4. Best Time To Shop For Shoes The best time to shop for shoes is in the afternoon or toward the evening. Avoid shopping for shoes in the morning. Your foot expands slightly as the day progresses, so you'll get a better fit by avoiding shoe shopping early in the day.  Ways To Save Money On Shoes Avoid Buying Shoes In Season You can easily save 70% - 80% when you buy shoes out of season. For example, buying those sassy sandals in September, those bodacious boots in May or those flattering flats in December can save you a wad of cash. The longer you wait off-season the better buys you'll usually find. Avoid Faddish Styles and Colors The best way to save money on shoes is to avoid having to buy them every month. That's why you should avoid fad shoe styles. Fads change quickly and often. Classic styles and colors last much longer. So, seek out the styles and colors that last year after year, even if you have to spend a little more than the faddish styled shoes. Stay Alert To Return or Exchange Policies Before You Buy Another major factor to keep in mind is the stores return or no return policy. Many times when a shoe is on sale a no refund policy comes with it. At other times an exchange applies only if you find a drastic defect in the shoe. So, know before you buy. As you take the time to follow these simple tips, you'll find you'll not only save wear and tear on your feet, but on you wallet as well. Enjoy This Information? Tell a friend:       Did This Newsletter Help You? Let Us Know... Click Here!