Footwear

Shoes are returned more than almost anything else we buy online, mostly because of size and width. These guides explain how to measure your feet, read size charts from different countries and check the materials, so you can compare shoes from any store with confidence.

Shoes2 min read

Foot-Health Seals on Shoes: What the APMA Seal of Acceptance Does and Does Not Mean

What the American Podiatric Medical Association seal means on footwear listings, who applies, how long it lasts, and why it does not replace measuring your feet.

Shoes3 min read

Running Shoes Online: Arch Type, Fit and What Podiatry Bodies Say

How the American Podiatric Medical Association links arch type to running shoe type, what the orthopaedic surgeons' academy says about fit and break-in, and what to check on a running shoe listing.

Shoes2 min read

Children's Shoes Online: Toe Room, Sizing and How Often to Re-Check

APMA and AAOS advice for buying children's and adult shoes: toe room, width, sizing to the larger foot and what to check on a listing.

Shoes3 min read

Buying Shoes Online: How to Get the Size and Fit Right

How to measure your feet, understand width and US, UK and EU shoe sizes, handle half sizes and break-in, and check returns before you order.