If you’re walking to the office every day, you need a pair of sturdy but smart shoes. Finding shoes for every day use can be a difficult task. Firstly, I’d recommend you spend money on shoes for work because the quality and comfort will be better; the last thing you want is blistery feet when working back and forth from work every day. A good pair of shoes should be comfortable and maintain your posture. Shoes for work should look professional, not tacky.

The best material you can find for your shoe is real leather, of course, real leather comes at a price but it’s not always as expensive as you think. Most shoes will state if they are real leather or not, and you can usually tell by looking at it. If not, the sniff test never fails; you can smell real leather a mile off. Leather is durable and comfortable, and the perfect choice for your work shoe. Other quality materials are suede, cordovan and calf-skin – all very durable. Cordovan keeps your feet very warm so perfect for the winter months. One type of leather not recommended is grain leather; this looks very tacky and has a permanent shine which won’t flatter your feet.

Does the shoe fit comfortably? If you’re feeling discomfort when trying to shoe on, you are definitely going to feel pain when walking around! Make sure the shoe fits your foot, forcing your foot into a show can cause discomfort and is extremely bad for your posture.

When was the last time you got your feet measured? It’s probably been a while. Get them measured properly and make sure each foot is measured; one can be bigger or smaller than the other. If this is the case, it’s best to pick the bigger size and then use insoles in the shoe for the slightly smaller foot. Just because you know your size it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t test-walk your shoe first; when walking if your foot slips out of the shoe or feels in any way uncomfortable then you know it’s not right for you.

People often believe if a shoe is slightly too small, they can ‘break in’ to the shoe and the shoe will eventually fit around your foot. Yes, the shoe may stretch thanks to your feet but long term ‘breaking-in’ of shoes can lead to foot disfigurement and pain.

Finding the right style of shoe isn’t too difficult when looking for a shoe for the office, there isn’t much choice around for men as there is for women so as long as you pick a leather, durable and comfortable black work-shoe you can’t really go wrong. If you are wearing your shoes with a suit it’s best to pick shoes that are a few shades darker than your suit. You can choose from slip-on or lace-up shoes – this is your personal choice as both look smart.

Never let pushy shoe salespeople force you into buying a shoe you are unsure about, you’re are the only one who can tell if it fits properly!

Author Bio: Trevor Richards is writing on behalf of Room 14 Menswear, UK retailers of men’s accessories.

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