For part two of the Girl’s Guide To High Heels series, today I want to focus on how to buy heels. In case you missed the last article in this series, check out How To Walk In High Heels.

Today’s article will focus on the process of buying a pair of heels – from trying them on in the store, to what to look for in terms of quality, and even which shoes work best for different body types.

Also, if you’ve ever wondered which shoes are worth spending more on and which kinds you should buy cheap, there’s a handy list of splurge-worthy and save-worthy high heel types to help you save money!

Hopefully, this article will help even seasoned high heel wearers learn a thing or two about shopping for every woman’s favorite accessory.

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Tips On Shopping For High Heels

Almost as important as which high heels you buy is how you shop for them! Here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for heels to make sure you end up with the perfect pair for you.

Have your feet measured so you know your exact size. Sometimes your feet can actually be two different sizes! To get your feet measured, just go to the shoe section of any good department store. Most of them should have tools to measure your foot and find your perfect size.

Realize that you may be different sizes in different brands. Depending on the cut of a shoe, you could be a 7.5 in one brand and an 8 in another. Similarly, know what size you are in European sizes, because many quality shoe brands use those. For a handy conversion chart, click here.

Try on shoes at the end of the day. Believe it or not, your feet can change sizes throughout the day, and they swell a little bit by the end of the day. Try shoes on after walking around and you’ll get a picture of your true size.