From a freshman: How to choose the right size of shoes?

[Arthur Wang]

I have tried new shoes in store, and it realy hurts because of my high instep.
And I also found that new shoes would be more comfortable and a little larger after putting a shoe tree in them.

SO my question is How can I choose the right size for me? And How does it feel when I choose the right size?
Would the upper wrapped around the feet tensely or there would be some room (may be 1-2mm) at the heel?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Shoes trees, properly sized, should not change the shape of the shoe or otherwise stretch them.

As for fit, every foot is different and no one knows what you consider to be comfortable or snug or tight. The shoes should feel comfortable. If the shoes are squeezing your foot chances are they will continue to do so even after broken in. Your heel should sit down firmly in the foot bed. A bit of slippage is normal until the footbed molds to your foot. If your heel is just sliding out with every step you take then the shoe is not right for you.

You have a high instep? This means the profile of your foot is narrow. A narrower last is where you should start.

Finally, there’s no substitute for being fitted properly. Try on different pairs of shoes and trust how you feel vs. what someone tells you.

 

[Arthur Wang]

Shoes trees, properly sized, should not change the shape of the shoe or otherwise stretch them.

As for fit, every foot is different and no one knows what you consider to be comfortable or snug or tight. The shoes should feel comfortable. If the shoes are squeezing your foot chances are they will continue to do so even after broken in. Your heel should sit down firmly in the foot bed. A bit of slippage is normal until the footbed molds to your foot. If your heel is just sliding out with every step you take then the shoe is not right for you.

You have a high instep? This means the profile of your foot is narrow. A narrower last is where you should start.

Finally, there’s no substitute for being fitted properly. Try on different pairs of shoes and trust how you feel vs. what someone tells you.

Thank you very much for your answer.
Another qeustion:
My arch is high and my sole is wide. As for sneakers, Nike would be too narrow for me, and Adidas would fit better. So should I try a narrower last?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Can’t help you with sneakers. A true high arch, a cavus foot, will be narrow by nature. You could be different and that’s why you should go and get fitted and not take online advice.