Q: How do I know when I am being properly
fitted
in Alden shoes?
A: To
help you determine proper fit we offer
these
simple suggestions:
1.
Put both shoes on. If they are lace oxfords,
tie them
both as you normally would.
2.
Stand up and, with your feet about 8-12"
apart,
have the sales person check the position
of your
feet in the shoes. The balls of your feet
should
be at the widest part of the shoes.
3.
Wiggle your toes; they should have real
freedom
of movement throughout the forepart
of the
shoe.
4.
Backpart fit should be snug but not over
tight.
As the outsoles flex and "break-in", small
initial
amounts of slipping at the heel should
disappear.
Going to a smaller size to eliminate
ALL initial
heel slipping can result in a fit that is
just too
tight, especially in slip-on models.
Try not
to depend upon breaking in to loosen up
a tight
feel. Goodyear welt construction and
quality
selection of leathers result in a very
strong
shoe. Try for a size that feels good right
from the
start.
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