Article Buy best Shoes

It's that time of year again: boot-buying season. There are all types and styles to choose from
but finding the best-fitting boots requires some shopping legwork.

While you're deciding between a stiletto heel
kitten heel or stacked heel
think of where you will be wearing them and for how many hours each day. What might look great on the fashion runways may not be so practical when you're running to and from your 9-to-5 office job.

"Your boots only have to last a season
said Dr. Marlene Reid, a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Your feet have to last a lifetime."

Follow these tips from the APMA when you shop for your next pair of boots.

* Shop later in the day (your feet tend to swell during the day) and have your feet measured before you begin trying on boots.

* Try on the boots with the type of hosiery or socks you plan to wear with them.

* Look for boots that offer stability
preferably something with a wider heel. Heels that are less than 2 inches high are best. Skinny stilettos may look cute on the rack
but they put a lot of pressure on your feet.

* Make sure the shape of the boot is wide enough for a comfortable fit on your feet. Some boot designs can be too narrow and can cause blisters and bunions.

* Choose boots with a firm heel counter. Just because the boot fabric covers your ankle does not mean it provides proper support.

* Buy a pair of boots that feel comfortable after you have walked around the store in them. Boots should never have to be "broken in."

* Select a boot with a rubber sole and traction on the bottom to prevent slipping. Remember
most fashion boots are not made for snow.

* Consider the material. "During the winter months
the feet tend to sweat more because shoes are enclosed and people wear thick socks or hosiery
Reid said.
Selecting a boot made of leather
which absorbs moisture
over a synthetic material is a wise choice."