{"id":27772,"date":"2023-05-24T18:12:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T18:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/?p=27772"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:09:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:09:42","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-shoes-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-shoes-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know If My Shoes Fit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Do-my-shoes-fit-a-guide-to-barefoot-shoe-fit-Anyas-Reviews.jpg\" alt=\"A top down view of a pair of feet standing on grass with one barefoot foot shaped shoe on and one foot bare. With the text &quot;Do these fit me? A Guide to Barefoot Shoe Fit, Anya's Reviews&quot; written over it\" class=\"wp-image-27879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Do-my-shoes-fit-a-guide-to-barefoot-shoe-fit-Anyas-Reviews.jpg 750w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Do-my-shoes-fit-a-guide-to-barefoot-shoe-fit-Anyas-Reviews-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I review barefoot shoes for a living. So how do I determine if they fit well? Especially if you&#8217;re new to naturally shaped shoes, you might be unsure about this.&nbsp;Here are my 3 checkpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-0f0f7dad     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#length\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Length<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#width-shape\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Width &amp; Shape<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#security\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Security<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#fit-hacks\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Fit Hacks<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#in-summary\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">In Summary<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First is length. Shoes should be long enough that your toes don&#8217;t run into the front, but not so long that the shoe is flopping and tripping you up. The sweet spot is often 1-1.5cm of extra length, but there&#8217;s no hard rule here. It comes down to how you feel in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-length-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"a comparison of the same feet trying on 3 different sizes of be lenka barefoot shoes - one is too small, one is just right, and the other is too big.\" class=\"wp-image-27871\" style=\"width:755px;height:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-length-2-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-length-2-1-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-length-2-1-768x379.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Above Samantha is modeling 3 different sizes of sneakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>She knows the first is too small because when she steps her toes run into the front and sides. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second shoe is so long that she has to grip her toes or risk dragging the shoe on the ground. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The third shoe has just enough space in front to allow for natural foot motion while walking. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Visuals helps, but remember that this comes down to <em>how your foot feels inside the shoe<\/em>. And it can sometimes vary by the type of shoe. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In sandals<\/strong> you don&#8217;t need as much extra length because the front and back are open. And sometimes the extra length here can trip you up. I am often a half or whole size smaller in sandals for this reason.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In flats, loafers, &amp; slip ons<\/strong> I like them to fit a little bit shorter than lace up shoes so they are secure, similar to sandals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In boots<\/strong> I usually factor in more extra length than usual so I can wear <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/best-foot-friendly-socks-dont-squish-your-toes\/\">warm socks<\/a>. My boots are often one size bigger than my usual shoe size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring Your Feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If ordering online, you can try to minimize sizing errors by measuring your feet and factoring in the length you need. You can find detailed instructions for how to do that here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/ufaq\/how-do-i-measure-my-feet-to-pick-a-size\/\">How To Measure Your Feet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Width &amp; Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, I check width &amp; shape. Does my foot have enough space to lay flat, the way it would if I were barefoot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-shape-width.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of a woman trying on 3 different pairs of barefoot shoes. One is too narrow and small, the other is too wide, and the last is just right.\" class=\"wp-image-27872\" style=\"width:781px;height:383px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-shape-width.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-shape-width-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-shape-width-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Above you can see three different shoes on me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I can tell the first shoe is too narrow and tapered for me by comparing it with my bare foot (and because my toes feel cramped!). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second shoe is too wide and feels floppy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 3rd fits just right! No squished toes, but not too much extra width. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with length, there are no hard and fast rules. <em>If your shoes seems to have a lot of extra space, but you feel great in them and can move without any issue <strong>then there&#8217;s no problem<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fit rule is why barefoot shoes are my jam! Most &#8220;regular&#8221; shoes unfortunately don&#8217;t have a natural shape to them so don&#8217;t fit well &#8211; but here we take shaped &amp; width seriously. Find a variety of options in different shapes and widths below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type\/#understanding-foot-type\">Shoes For Your Foot Type<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally I check the security of the shoe. It should be securely attached to my foot so that when I move, the shoe comes with me. If I have to grip the shoe with my toes so I don&#8217;t walk out of it, that&#8217;s a sign it&#8217;s not a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-security-1024x508.jpg\" alt=\"a side by side collage of a person's foot wearing a brown barefoot shoe loafer with the heel raised. In the first image the shoe is falling off the foot and insecure, a red X is under the shoe. In the second image the shoe is staying securely attached to the foot and underneath is a green check.\" class=\"wp-image-27928\" style=\"width:699px;height:346px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-security-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-security-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-security-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/how-to-know-if-my-barefoot-shoes-fit-security.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This often comes down to the <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/ufaq\/what-is-foot-volume\/\">volume of your foot<\/a>, so different people will fit best into different shoes. But it also varies by style &#8211; lace up shoes are much more adjustable and can be laced to fit securely. That&#8217;s why a sneaker is often a safe <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/ufaq\/how-do-i-pick-my-first-pair-of-barefoot-shoes\/\">first barefoot shoe choice<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can browse for options in different volumes here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-8-color has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type\/#what-is-foot-volume\">Shoes For Your Foot Volume<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fit Hacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tongue-Pad-Do-My-Barefoot-Shoes-Fit-1024x835.jpeg\" alt=\"A close up of the inside of a shoe with the underside of the tongue lifted to show a felt tongue pad stuck to it to make the barefoot shoes fit better\" class=\"wp-image-27936\" style=\"width:518px;height:422px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tongue-Pad-Do-My-Barefoot-Shoes-Fit-1024x835.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tongue-Pad-Do-My-Barefoot-Shoes-Fit-300x245.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tongue-Pad-Do-My-Barefoot-Shoes-Fit-768x627.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tongue-Pad-Do-My-Barefoot-Shoes-Fit.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes I can solve fit issues with a few hacks. Here are a few of my favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" title=\"Tongue Pads Anya&#039;s Shop\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/go\/tongue-pads-anyas-shop\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\"><strong>Tongue Pads<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; These little gems have saved many a shoe for me. You stick them on the underside of the shoe upper to fill in extra space above your foot, which can keep you from sloshing around in your shoes. They are semi-permanent and will leave residue if you try to remove them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/footsnuggs.com\/\"><strong>Foot Snuggs<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; This clever product is like a tongue pad, but can be worn inside your socks and comes in multiple lengths depending on the type of shoe you&#8217;re wearing them in!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wVdTVr\">Heel Grips<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; If the back if your shoe is irritating you, or it doesn&#8217;t quite stay on your heel enough these can go a long way to increase your comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/best-foot-friendly-socks-dont-squish-your-toes\/\"><strong>Socks<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; This might seem obvious, but socks can make too loose shoes fit better! And if you want to preserve your toe space, choose stirrup (toe &amp; heel-less) socks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/ufaq\/can-i-stretch-my-barefoot-shoes\/\"><strong>Spot<\/strong> <strong>Stretching<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; If you&#8217;ve got specific areas in your shoe that are just a little tight, you can strategically stretch only that area. I like to do this by pushing a small ball right in the spot that needs to loosen and then filling the rest up with tissue\/papertowels to hold it in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>My rule of thumb is that if things are just a little off, then fit hacks can make a world of difference. But if the shoes are really uncomfortable and ill-fitting, it might not be worth it and they should go back. If you want to explore more ways to improve the fit of your shoes, check these out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My Fit Hacks For:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/ufaq\/fit-hacks-for-narrow-heels\/\">Narrow Heels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/ufaq\/fit-hacks-for-low-volume-feet\/\">Low Volume Feet <\/a>(too much space above foot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/ufaq\/fit-hacks-for-high-volume-feet\/\">High Volume Feet<\/a> (too tight above foot)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I wear shoes that fit securely, without flopping or sliding around, but that still leave enough space for my feet to move naturally. Oftentimes, this leads me to <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/benefits-barefoot-minimalist-shoes\/\">barefoot shoes <\/a>&#8211; it&#8217;s hard to find options that respect my natural foot shape elsewhere. But there are also <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/best-barefoot-minimalist-shoe-brands-beginners\/\">cushioned options<\/a> with a wide toe box! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to explore shoes that actually fit you&#8217;re in the right place. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/\">head to my homepage<\/a> to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Be-Lenka-barefoot-summer-sandals-anyas-shop-e1684961758256.jpg\" alt=\"A row of Be Lenka barefoot sandals with two people wearing them, showing that they fit the shape of their feet\" class=\"wp-image-27948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Be-Lenka-barefoot-summer-sandals-anyas-shop-e1684961758256.jpg 832w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Be-Lenka-barefoot-summer-sandals-anyas-shop-e1684961758256-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Be-Lenka-barefoot-summer-sandals-anyas-shop-e1684961758256-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I review barefoot shoes for a living. So how do I determine if they fit well? 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