1. Check out the Incline

One of the most important things you should do before buying a pair of heels is to take a good, long look at the incline. It might be prettiest pair of heels you have ever seen, but if you know full well that the shoe is going to too steep for your personal comfort threshold, then you are basically going to be paying for an accessory that you are never going to wear because it will be too painful!

2. Examine the Proportions

Along with the incline, another important aspect of a heel’s comfort is the proportion of the shoe. If the heel looks like it’s too short or too tall in ratio to the rest of the design, then it is very likely that you are going to have issues when it comes to balancing comfortably. It might look perfect on the mannequin’s foot, but remember that real human feet are really quite different!

3. Test the Flexibility

Something to consider before whipping out the credit card is how flexible the shoe is. It is a good idea to test out the shoes bendability, as the need for it to curve along with your foot is very important for levels of comfort. If there is absolutely no give at all then you could run the risk of some nasty blisters down the road.

4. Examine the Lining

Though it isn’t part of the shoe that anybody really sees, you should think about the lining as the cradle that looks after your feet when wearing them, so you want to be looking for a good quality soft leather lining that also has breathability. There is no use having a killer pair of heels if they make your feet smell and the insides fall apart quickly!

5. Pre-Buy Some Memory Cushions

No matter what pair you buy, the nature of heels means that at some point or another you are going to experience some level of discomfort. Invest in a little insurance policy before you have even bought your shoes by picking up some memory cushions to insert in to the sole. It’s no good having all of your body weight concentrated on the ball of your foot, so do yourself a favor and plan ahead!

6. Get Fitted

It is a well-known fact, just like with clothes, that shoe sizes can vary depending on the designer that you are trying on. To save future discomfort or an annoying trip back to the store, make sure to get fitted by an assistant whilst you are shopping. That way you will be certain that your new pair of heels is the perfect fit.

7. You Get What You Pay for

It might be hard to take, but the truth of the matter is that you are not going to get a high quality pair of heels for a super low price. Any vendor who is trying to sell you designer heels for budget prices is not a trustworthy vendor. If you want the best, you have to pay the price, so save up and make a worthwhile investment!

There’s nothing wrong with cheap shoes if you know what you’re getting. And if you’re buying designer, they should be worth the investment. Doing these things will help you, whatever your budget.

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