A Go-To Guide for Finding the Right Fit

Weve all had a pair of shoes that pinch you to death, rub you the wrong way, leave uninvited blisters and are just too darn tight. It happens. Uncomfortable, ill-fitting shoes can really do a number on your feet. How can you avoid them though? Take to mind these useful tips as a guide to find the guaranteed fit for your feet.

• Measure your feet or try on safety toe shoes toward the end of the day when your feet are their largest. Yes, your feet will actually swell as the days goes on as you walk and stand through the day, your feet expand under your weight. Pro Tip: Measure your foot from the back of your heel to the tip of your big toe.
• The majority of folks have one foot that is slightly larger than the other. Always find your safety shoes by choosing a size that fits the bigger of your two feet.
• When trying on work shoes, make sure that theres up to of space left between the end of your big toe (or longest toe) and the end of the shoe.
• Make sure that the toe box of the shoe is both wide and large enough for your toes. Your toes should not be rubbing up against any sides of the shoe.
• Always hunt for shoes based on how well they fit your feet, not based on the size number.
• Confirm that there is enough room for the ball of your foot - it should fit comfortably at the widest part of your safety toe shoe.
• Your heel should not slide up and down inside the shoe as you walk; it should be stable with little to no movement as you move.
• Dont settle for shoes that are too small, hoping that theyll stretch out over time. This will just leave you in a world of hurt.
• Buy work shoes that fit the shape of your foot.
• The shoes upper should be made of materials that will mold to your foot.
• Spend some time walking around the store in your work shoes to make sure the fit is truly comfortable.
• Pick a pair of work safety shoes that fits your arch type. Folks with very high and very low arches have a greater risk of aches, pain and injury if they dont pick the right shoe for their foot type. If you dont pay attention to your arch type now, bigger problems could arise down the road.
• Make sure the shoes you get will keep your hooves satisfied if you have to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Wear snug, moisture wicking socks with your shoes as the type of sock that you wear can greatly affect your overall performance in the workplace. This ranges from the lack of warmth that you are getting from standing on your feet for hours on end, or simply from the amount of cushion that you are receiving. Your feet will thank you in the end.

Easy as pie right? Follow these tips and tricks, and youll be sure to find the right shoe with the kind of fit youve always wanted. For more information on tips and shoes we offer, check us out at safgard.com.