Ensure the perfect fit at home
Your guide to checking the fit of your new she wear shoes
GOOD SHOES, BAD FIT - NO THANKS!
Why fit matters
Here’s the deal .. even the comfiest, most supportive shoes won’t work their magic if you’re in the wrong size. This page is all about making sure your new she wears are actually the right size for your feet. (We’ll talk fine-tuning and wear-in tweaks a bit further on.)
Because if the size is off from the start? You’ll be chasing comfort that just won’t come. Let’s get it right from the first step .. your feet will thank you.
STEP 1
New shoes? Let's check that fit.
They’ve landed .. now let’s make sure they’re the right size! Pop on some clean socks, insert your orthotics if you wear them, and try both shoes on a soft surface (so you don’t scuff the soles in case they need to go back). Lace or zip them up firmly, then walk around for a few minutes. Wiggle your toes. Flex your feet. Check for heel slippage.
Brand new shoes, especially well-structured ones like ours, might feel a little stiff at first. They’ll give a little over the top of your foot and ankle, but the overall size shouldn’t feel “tight”. If your toes are squished or the fit feels totally off after 5 or so minutes, chances are it’s not the right size (or even the right style) for your foot type.
Now, read on and let’s make sure your sole mate really fits.
STEP 2
Is the length right?
Stand up in your shoes, wiggle your toes, and feel for about a thumb’s width of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. That little gap is golden .. it gives you room to move without being too roomy.
Wearing safety boots? It can be trickier to gauge ..
Push your foot forward inside the boot until your toes touch the front .. now try sliding a finger behind your heel. If it fits snugly, you’re in the zone. Too short and you’ll feel cramped, bumping the safety cap or jamming your toes .. no amount of wear-in will fix that. Too long, and you’ll lose support and stability, throw off your alignment, and wear through your shoes faster than you should.
The length won’t change, so let’s make sure it’s right from the get-go.
STEP 3
Wiggle room and width check
Now we’ve checked the length, it’s time to assess the width. Feel firm but not tight and just right? Woohoo - happy days! Feel a little loose or a little too tight, read on ....
Sometimes a shoe just needs a little adjustment to feel spot on .. so before deciding if they’re right or not, try these quick tweaks. They can make all the difference in figuring out if they really do fit.
Feeling a bit snug? Our shoes are built with structure and support, so they can feel firmer than what you’re used to .. especially if you’ve been wearing men’s shoes or generic “ladies” fits. That firmness is a good thing (hello, support and alignment!) as the upper will soften quickly with wear. But snug/firm is the key here - not tight!
Use the hidden depth : Our shoes have clever internal depth for our signature bio mechanical footbeds. Swapping to a thinner footbed (even temporarily) can give just enough room to get that “ahhh” moment. We also sell a great premium slimline footbed (you can find that here).
Try different socks : Sock thickness can change the fit by half a size. Thicker socks for more snugness, thinner ones if you need a bit of room to breathe.
Play with the laces : Loosen from the bottom and re-lace firmly (but not too tight). Laces that are too loose = lack of support. Too tight = tingling toes. Got narrow feet or heel slippage? Lock lacing method is ace. Got wide feet? You can skip the midfoot eyelets for extra space. Click here for info on lacing techniques.
A little too much movement? If you have narrow feet or they feel just a little loose, you can pop a very thin or half insole under our bio mechanical footbed .. this will pad the shoe out. But if they're way too loose - they're not right for you.
Toes rubbing? If the safety toe cap is brushing your toes, try a thinner footbed. But if your toes are hitting the cap, it's likely a size or style mismatch. This area of a safety boot never changes, so if your toes are hitting the front or sides - it's a no-go for you!
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