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How to Know If You'Re Wearing the Right Size High Heels

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By Allen Young
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Wearing high heels can be uncomfortable and even more so if you are wearing the wrong size. Making sure you have the right size will make high heels less of a pain. This article will help you know if you are wearing the right size high heels.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Shop at a good shoe store. The staff will be able to help you find what you are looking for in the right size.

  2. Step 2

    Buy shoes that are quality made because they will be less likely to vary in size from style to style.

  3. Step 3

    Stand up in the heels and see if there is a gap in the back of the heel between the shoe and your heel.

  4. Step 4

    Wiggle your toes. If you have wide feet, avoid pointy-toed shoes to keep your feet from being scrunched.

  5. Step 5

    Look at your toes if you have open-toed heels on. Your toes should end a quarter inch away from the edge of the sole. More or less space means the shoes are too big or small.

  6. Step 6

    Run your finger along the arch of your foot. If the shoe gaps unattractively, you need a narrower shoe; if it is tight and rubs your instep, you need a wider one.

Tips & Warnings
  • Add inserts to your heeled shoes to minimize the adverse impact on your feet.
  • Wearing ill fitting shoes can lead to serious foot problems and even back problems.
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