How to Get a Good Fit

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EVER FEEL LIKE ONE OF CINDERELLA’S STEPSISTERS TRYING TO CRAM YOUR foot into an impossibly-shaped slipper? difeinaLuckily there is no need to chop off your toes or heel—à la the original Grimm fairytale—in order to make the shoe fit. But that does not mean that finding a shoe that properly fits your foot is easy! Not only do you have to search high and low for a quality product, you have to get to know your feet on a whole new level. In this section, you will discover how to: determine your foot type measure your feet calculate shoe size convert American sizes into UK and European sizes identify the shoe’s shank, vamp, and midsole and much more! The skills you learn in this chapter will help you shop confidently the next time you decide to invest in a new pair of shoes. It is time to stop playing the part of the stepsister and embrace your inner Cinderella!