Key Factors To Consider When Buying Office Shoes.

May 25, 2020

Key Factors to consider when buying office shoes. Dressing well and projecting a professional and confident image at work is important; and your shoes can definitely make or break your corporate look. It’s worth noting that not all shoes are right for the work environment, and hence office shoes  should be chosen with due care.

It is not just essential to invest in shoes that look pretty and complement the outfit but also shoes which are comfortable and keep the feet healthy. Our feet are often over looked as a vital part of the body and most tend to ignore issues that are affecting their feet.

Both feet (combined) make up for 25% of the body’s bones, 18% of joints and 6% of the muscles. Doing damage to any of these parts can cause serious harm to our bodies and how we complete our daily tasks.

Below is a list of five factors women should consider when buying office shoes: 

Shoe Comfort

Comfort is the first and most important factor to bear in mind when looking at shoes, since you will spend more than 8 hours a day wearing them. Office Shoes should have the following: Factors to consider when buying Office shoes

  • Cushioning – Fabric or synthetic padding inside the shoe will guard your foot from strain and also allow the foot muscles to work less.
  • Right Fitting – Too large or too small shoes can create blisters, give shoe bites, or cram your toes. Get the right fit which has at least a thumb’s space for movement.
  • Correct Width – Shoes in which your heel and ankle are not rubbing against the insides are ideal.

 

 

 

Shoe Type

It will be the optimum choice to invest in more than one pair of shoes for work. Flats, kitten heels, and wedge heels can be used for daily wear. On the other hand, a pair of oxfords can be bought for occasional use. If you have to wear heels daily to work, make sure you have 2 or 3 pairs, and keep rotating them. Lesser the heel height, more the comfort you will have.

 

Shoe Detailing

Taking into account a few minor details when purchasing office footwear can help you make the right choice:

 Factors to consider when buying Office shoes

  • Go for good quality material.
  • Inner soles of the shoe must provide cushioned support.
  • The shoe should bend only and only at the ball of the foot.
  • While the mid-sole should be firm, it should still be capable of absorbing shock.

 

 

 

 

Shoe Heels

 Factors to consider when buying Office shoesFor daily office wear, you can avoid heels.  If you cannot, buy kitten heel size and upwards –they typically have a small-to-medium heel height. They add the required elegance to your outfit, without giving you the pain of heels. For daily use, 2-3 inch is ideal, heels more than that will cause pain and discomfort and can lead to health problems. Alternatively, you can go for wedge heels as they evenly balance the pressure on the foot.

 

 

 

 

Shoe Design

When selecting the shoe design, keep in mind the following:

 Factors to consider when buying Office shoes

  • Go for bright or colorful footwear. Many advice to go for colors like black, gray, beige but I believe colors bring life to the whole outfit especially for jobs with prescribed color clothing’s like bankers.
  • Buy less shoes which straps, especially ankle straps. They’ll cause immense pain if worn for the entire day.
  • Avoid purchasing glittery shoes to wear to work or even the ones which have ornate or eye-catching accessories on them.

 

                      

 

Office shoes should be chosen with great care. Since you will be wearing them for more than half of your awake-time every day, it is important to buy shoes which have the right balance between both look and comfort.

What do you look out for when purchasing shoes for work? Will be happy to hear from you in the comments below.

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6 thoughts on “Key Factors To Consider When Buying Office Shoes.

  1. Thankfully my days of worrying about what shoes to wear to the office are way behind me. Right now I am sitting in my writing work space barefoot with flip flops on the floor next to me. What I can offer from years of wearing spike heels all day in an office setting (and riding the subway back and forth, I might add), is this: comfort and support are everything!

  2. Thank you for the informative read Leila! I had no idea-> Both feet (combined) make up for 25% of the body’s bones, 18% of joints and 6% of the muscles. Wow. I rarely wear heels because I prefer comfort and support over how my shoe looks to others. I have always had a flat show whether I am standing or sitting for work. 🙂

  3. I try to keep a variety of shoes on hand for different occasions, events, days, depending on how I feel, what is most comfortable and comforting to me, what I am wearing, where I am going, how long I will be wearing them. It’s nice to know we have variety.

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