Authored by Adam Sherman How to Fit Unique Foot Shapes and Sizes to Sandals We know that unique foot shapes are not considered by all brands, but there are some brands that do make the right kind of sandals for your needs if you need a wide toe box sandal. These brands know that there are plenty of people who started out with wider feet or whose feet have widened over time due to sports, pregnancy, or injury.   We recommend that you get a professional shoe fitting if you have wide feet. With the right tools, a shoe store...

Authored by Adam Sherman We know that people are all built a little differently. Some of our customers have wide feet and some have narrow feet. Others have high or low arches, some have short toes and others have long toes. This makes for quite a challenging experience when buying the right shoes. Where do you even start? If you have long toes you might have had a hard time finding sandals that fit just right in the past. And there's nothing worse than struggling to find a sandal that fits. Even open-toed sandals can be a poor fit for...

Authored by Adam Sherman Picture this: you’re on the second week of your European vacation. The weather is cool—perfect for languid walks through ancient downtown districts. But instead of enjoying the famed cityscape of Florence, you’re too busy stopping every few minutes for a rest. Your shoes—which are admittedly cute—now verge on criminal. Instead of becoming the beautiful accessory you thought you were buying, they’ve caused deep blisters to form on not one, but both, of your feet. This is right when you realize that choosing the right walking sandals for Europe can make or break your vacation. Don’t get...

Most Common Shoe Size in the US, Canada, & Mexico Authored by Adam Sherman We often get inquiries from our customers asking, ‘what is the average shoe size for women’? Given the curiosity, and lack of existing available data, we decided to answer this question. Study Methodology We aggregated and analyzed sales data, looking at over 100,000 anonymized orders, to determine the distribution of women shoe sizes. Given the sizing of our shoes, our data contained whole shoe sizes between Size 6 and Size 11. We broke out our online sales data across the three North American countries: Mexico, Canada,...

Authored by Adam Sherman You see the cutest shoes on the rack, but when you try to squeeze your foot in…well, you know the drill. That cute pair of shoes just don't fit your wide feet. Finding cute sandals for wide feet can sometimes feel harder than finding that proverbial needle in the haystack. But it doesn’t have to be. In this guide, we examine the causes, anatomy, and consequences of wide feet. What’s more, we provide an in-depth look at some of the cutest sandals on the market right now for wide feet. When we develop sandals, we look...

Authored by Adam Sherman It is an all too familiar scene; summer has arrived and it’s time to get outside. You find a super awesome pair of sandals online after doing a ton of research to ensure they are a good match for your narrow feet. Of course, you get really excited when they arrive. But then you try them on and sure enough (as you had already suspected) they just don’t fit right. It’s so frustrating! We have been there.   Having narrow feet can make choosing the right sandal a real challenge. It seems that there are endless...

Authored by Adam Sherman Best Sandals for Bunions: Your Complete Survival Guide Do you suffer from pain at the base of your big toe? Do you find it difficult to wear normal shoes, both because of pain and because of a large, bony obstruction on your foot? If that’s the case, you may be suffering from a common condition known as bunions. These painful formations can put a serious dampener on your life. If you think you may be suffering from bunion pain, keep reading as, in this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about this painful...

Authored by Monica Gray Eco-Friendly Outdoor Sandals for the Active Lifestyle If most of us did our part to help with climate change, we’d see drastic changes. Research estimates that we may have additional global warming of about 2.7°F (1.5°C) by 2050. In 2100, the earth may be between 2 and 9.7°F (1.1 to 5.4°C) warmer than it is today. Food and crop production may be heavily affected, and we may be forced to work indoors more often due to the high temperatures to prevent heatstroke. The air quality will degrade, and we may see more extreme rainfall and droughts...

Authored by Adam Sherman Summer is upon us and you might be preparing for some summer trips and adventures like hikes or maybe white-water rafting. You have probably considered all of the details of your trip from the lodgings that you will stay in to the places that you will visit. But have you thought about the footwear that you will use on your trip? Many people think of hiking boots as the right choice to make for many outdoor adventures, but this is not necessarily the case. You might be missing out on a world of comfort and fun...

Authored by Adam Sherman It’s time to show your feet some love. If you haven’t been wearing arch-supporting sandals, you’ve been doing anything but. The importance of wearing arch-supporting sandals can’t be understated. In a study by Yu-Ping Huang et al., 16.7% of men and 11.7% of women have pain and foot issues related to improper arch support. No matter the occasion, being on your feet can cause significant wear and tear without the proper support for your arches. Chances are, if you’re on your feet a lot, you’ve already begun to feel the effects in your arches, soles, and...

Authored by Adam Sherman Finding the Perfect Shoes for Walking on Hard Floors Let’s face it, walking on concrete for extended periods of time can be a killer activity for your feet and calves. Especially when doing day-to-day errands or if you live in a city where walking accounts for up to 70% of your daily routine (Source: Urban Mobility Research, 2019). Such prolonged walking on hard surfaces can exert pressure on the joints up to 1.5 times your body weight (Source: Journal of Biomechanics, 2018). Do you ever wonder why, after a long day, your feet may be aching?...

Top 6 Outfit Choices for Pairing With Sandals Authored by Monica Gray When it comes to putting an outfit together, your shoes matter. Did you know that a staggering 70% of sandal wearers believe that the right pair can elevate even a classic pair of jeans? (Source: Modern Magazine, 2021). There’s nothing worse than splashing your cash on an outfit that makes you look fabulous, only to be let down by uncomfortable shoes that squash your mood and ruin your day. That’s why it’s paramount to find shoes that are not just stylish, but also comfortable and durable — even...