Too many times shoe makers force us to wear shoes that are “one size fits all” if we want the latest and cutest shoes our poor feet are just going to have to suffer through the hours of wear and tear. Now that designers are actually making wide fitting shoes for women this problem is on the decrease because those of us that have feet that are wider than “normal” are now able to wear shoes that feel more comfortable and do not cause medical problems.
Here are some of our favorite shoe sites that you can check out. Treat yourself to some awesome shoes for Christmas 2011!
Zappos is fabulous whenever you are trying to find the shoes that you want. There is an almost endless list of choices that you can search through. The best thing about this site is that it has free shipping and free returns.
6pm.com is a site that works with Zappos but they have different shoes. They seem to have a lot more sale items than Zappos does.
ShoeBuy is another great option that you have when looking for ladies wide shoes. You can get free shipping and free returns on this site just like you can on Zappos. There are thousands of different shoes to look through!
Sometimes people think that wearing shoes that are too narrow is simply uncomfortable. Wide fitting shoes for women are not thought of as a cure for disease or a disorder but they truly are. There are a lot of different problems that you can avoid by wearing the correct size of shoe.
One of the common problems that you may encounter when you are wearing shoes that are not the right size is called hammer toe. Hammer toes also known as contracted toes are a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the 2nd, 3rd or 4th toe causing it to be bent permanently which resembles a hammer. Not only are hammer toes unsightly but they can also be painful if they are severe.
Another problem that is very common for those that wear shoes that are not the proper size is having corns on the feet. If your shoes are too narrow you are going to experience rubbing and this will develop corns on your feet. The foot is trying to defend itself from the outside force that is rubbing against it and this is why the callus is created.
Many times women will attempt to live with somewhat painful symptoms simply because they are tired of wearing shoes that are not attractive. Years ago you could not find a pair of shoes that was attractive and made in a width for women who had wide feet. Now days though designers are noticing that there is a huge market for women that have wide feet. When the demand is there the designers are more than willing to fill the order.
Sometimes you will be able to go to a department store and find a pair of shoes that you may like but you might have to spend quite a bit of time searching through the shoes or waiting for a sales associate to help you find something that is going to fit you.
The easiest way to find wide fitting shoes for women is to search on the internet. There are different stores that even specialize in selling shoes that are wide. There are some different shoes on various auction sites as well but it is always best to buy from a site that has a sizing chart that will allow you to measure your feet and find out what size you need.
If you want to know the exact size of shoe that you wear then you may consider going into a store to have you foot sized before you search online.
Size 9 wide