Practice makes perfect



Finding the right style and fit of shoes can take awhile, so it's best to devote a little time to trying on different sized shoes. Insist that the salesman measure both feet, as many people have feet of significantly different sizes. Walk back and forth a few times to see how they feel against your feet, and make sure you consider whether you'll be wearing socks or not. With work shoes or boots, and athletic shoes, think about what positions you will be in much of the time, e.g., crouched down to work. Make sure the shoes are comfortable in those positions.

Some charitable organizations offer mismatched or single shoes to amputees and people who have mismatched feet. Many people have feet that are wide or narrow. Buying mismatched shoes can be an arduous task. Hoever, it is now easier than ever to find single or mismatched shoes. A quick search of the Internet will locate vendors who sell and buy different sized shoes for those with odd-sized and mismatched feet. At least two online retailers, MixMatchShoes.com and OneShoeTwoShoe.net, offer single shoes and mismatched pairs of shoes. A third site, OddShoeFinder.com, allows users to buy and sell mismatched shoes, offering a way for those who have been buying two pairs of shoes for years a way to put their unused shoes to good use.

Foot pain

Foot pain is a very common problem shared by an estimated 75% of the population of the world. It is very important to wear shoes of the correct size(s) to minimize foot pain because the major cause of feet problems is ill fitting shoes. Many women like to wear pointed toes or high heels to be stylish. However, wearing such shoes can cause foot problems. Those who have mismatched feet need mismatched pairs of shoes to minimize pain and other related foot problems.

Your feet may take you a distance equivalent to at least eight times around the world during your lifetime. So, take care of your feet!