- Avoid footwear with ankle straps - footwear with ankle straps gives the appearance of shorter legs. Therefore, avoid footwear and sandals with ankle straps if you want to look slimmer.
- Men should try to select footwear that matches the colour of their pants, or are darker than their pants.
- Your footwear should match the colour of your belt.
- When you go shopping for footwear, always bring along the socks that you normally wear, and wear them when you try on footwear to get a better fit.
- Pointy-toed footwear should only be worn by taller men.
- Always wear socks with shoes to help avoid blisters and sores.
- It sounds like common sense, but you should always choose footwear according to the activity to be performed.
- Never wear plastic shoes, because they don't stretch or allow your foot to breathe.
- Before buying a pair of sandals, try those sandals on both feet because many people have one foot larger than the other. It's best to fit the larger one.
- Sandals should be comfortable to wear and wide enough for air circulation and comfortable walking.
- Never buy footwear that does not fit properly, because it only makes you uncomfortable and does not make you look good.
- Always buy footwear in the afternoon because your feet will expand from the heat and increased blood-flow. You will get sandals that fit you better.
- Avoid shopping for footwear on the weekends, because this is when retailers are often the busiest, and therefore unable to provide you with their full attention.
- Sandals, soft leather flat shoes, slippers, or flip-flops are good choices for at-home wear.