Boot Size Guide

Why care about your shoes

A person should care about their footwear if for no other reason than the fact that it constitutes the very foundation they stand upon.  In an average day, you’ll ask your shoes to absorb the force of your weight 3000+ times; a poor choice here can lead to not only discomfort but injury one step at a time, especially if you select shoes that inhibit your body’s natural gait and cushioning system.

Footwear Rules

Wear the right shoe for the occasion – this is the most common mistake people make when it comes to footwear.  Running shoes have a purpose; they protect your feet while running.  Steel toe work boots have a purpose; they protect your feet while working.  And wearing shoes outside their prescribed function is fine as long as they are still appropriate; however, many of us take this to an extreme and have abandoned the middle ground between formal and ultra-casual.

Invest in quality – Not every person can afford to spend hundreds of dollars on their shoes; however, many of those who can instead choose to waste money elsewhere and buy new inferior shoes every few years.  This is never a winning strategy, as low quality footwear is held together with glue and made with cheap raw materials such as cardboard and paper that does not age well. You can save money in the long term by buying more expensive shoes that last for decades..

Never sacrifice proper fit and comfort – purchase the right shoe size, from the start even if this means paying a bit more. Comfort is everything, right?