(1)Take your time! Preferably go shopping in the afternoon since feet are always smaller in the morning and tend to be more swollen in the evening. This must be taken into consideration when choosing the correct size for the perfect fit.
(2)If you plan to use orthopaedic shoe lifts or insoles in your new footwear, take them with you when you to choose them so you can try them with the boot or shoes. And it’s a good idea to take your favourite socks with you too. Don’t forget: ALWAYS try both boots / shoes on!
(3)And then ... wear the boots / shoes you are considering buying for at least ten minutes. Walk around the shop in them. If possible, go up and down the stairs and try out the kinds of walking movements you will be making outside.
(4)If you have decided on boots or shoes with Gore-Tex®, test them for their waterproofness immediately after buying them; look for your nearest puddle or use your shower!