Top Ten Reasons To Buy New Shoes

1.?áIf your shoes are giving you pain not pleasure, invest in a new pair straight away. You should never put up with foot pain, even from the most stylish shoes. If your feet are hurting itÔÇÖs a clear signal that something is wrong ÔÇô especially if they continue hurting after you take off your shoes. A large proportion of foot pain is caused by ill-fitting shoes so invest in shoes that will love you back.

2.?áIf your running shoes are over 6 months old they probably need replacing. Sports shoes can wear out surprisingly quickly and it is recommended that you replace trainers after every 200 miles you run. When trainers wear out they stop supporting your feet, which can lead to all sorts of health problems down the line.

3.?áNeed an excuse for a new pair of high heels? Well take a look and see if all your heels are the same height ÔÇô according to podiatrists, you should vary the height of your heels to keep your feet in good health. So balance your stilettos with wedges and chic mid-height heels for healthy, stylish feet.

4.?áFoot odour. Nobody wants smelly feet, but when sports shoes get old, they can develop an unshiftable odour that has nothing to do with washing your feet. When your trainers reach this stage donÔÇÖt hesitate to replace them with some shiny new kicks.

5.?áIf you wear your high heels a lot, try this test: place your heels on the floor and see if they lean to one side. If they do, the sides of your soles are wearing unevenly. This puts strain on your ankles and makes you more likely to stumble ÔÇô never a good look. Fashion isnÔÇÖt worth risking a twisted ankle, so splash out on some sexy new shoes straight away.

6.?áOnce your shoes show visible damage, itÔÇÖs time for a brand new pair. Apart from looking shabby, damaged shoes are a real recipe for health problems. Split soles and badly worn heels will trip you up and wonÔÇÖt support your feet, leaving you open to all sorts of foot issues.

7.?áStarting a new sport. Sports shoes provide essential foot support and cushioning, but often we expect one pair of old trainers to suffice. Different activities require different shoes, so support your feet with a specific pair of trainers for each sport you do.

8.?áHitting the town in a pair of killer heels feels great, but what about in 5 hours time? Be shoe savvy and pick up a pair of fold-up flats when you buy a new pair of high heels. Then when your feet start to ache, you can whip out your flats and stroll home in comfort.

9.?áIf you havenÔÇÖt worn a pair of shoes in a year, itÔÇÖs time for something new. ItÔÇÖs easy to buy shoes on impulse, only for them to languish at the back of the wardrobe. Shoes deserve to be worn, so find them a new home on eBay and buy new shoes with the proceeds, or swap with a friend and youÔÇÖll both get a fab new pair.

10.?áBecause you just HAVE to have them. ItÔÇÖs all very well and good trying to be sensible about buying shoes, but sometimes you just have to treat yourself! Obviously shoes should be affordable and practical but most importantly they should be utterly irresistible ÔÇô if youÔÇÖre going to splash out, make sure itÔÇÖs on truly beautiful new shoes!