Buying new shoes, great! But you want to make the right choice and not end up with shoes that will not end up in the back of your closet as very expensive dust collectors. No, when you buy shoes you want a pair that you are really happy with, that you wear regularly and that you feel good in.
Know your foot
Knowing your feet doesn’t just mean knowing your size (which is also absolutely incredibly important!), but also knowing whether you have wide or narrow feet, and where you often have pressure points in your shoes that cause discomfort. Your feet can change over the years. For example, pregnancy can make your feet flatter. The size can also vary per brand. So don’t be afraid to try different sizes to see what suits you best.
Put them to the test
With sale items, we are even more likely to be persuaded. A sale is fun to buy extra, but it also makes us more likely to make impulsive purchases. Then it is good to ask yourself: do you like them so much that you would have paid full price for them? If the answer is no, you may have to scratch your head whether you think it is worth it. After all, if you do not like them enough to pay full price, do you like them enough to wear them regularly? If it is worth it to you, then you should definitely go for it! You never know how long a sale will last.
Pay attention to the details
As difficult as it may seem sometimes, be critical when trying them on. Is it something you are going to wear a lot? Are there certain aspects of the shoes that you don't like and that bother you that you really, or can you get over? If it doesn't feel 100% comfortable when trying them on, it won't get any better when they are in your home. So let them go!
Quality over quantity
Shoes that cost a few tens of dollars can be fun for a few months, but then you start to notice that the stitching starts to come loose, that they don’t really walk well anymore or that the material starts to wear out. Investing in a more durable pair of boots is cheaper in the long run than buying new shoes every time, and high-quality shoes often prove to be a lot more comfortable and continue to support as the years go by. Plus, leather is an incredibly durable material that breathes very well.
The best at Bootstock
We believe that making boots that last and that you feel great in is incredibly important. That's why we have different models, so that there is something for everyone! Feel free to take a look around our collection .
