When summer rolls around, it means one thing: time to break out your favourite sandals. They’re casual, easy to wear and letting your feet breathe when the sun comes out can only be described as liberating. Sandals aren’t going anywhere anytime soon so we’ve put together this guide explaining how your sandals should fit.en summer rolls around, it means one thing: time to break out your favourite sandals. They’re casual, easy to wear and letting your feet breathe when the sun comes out can only be described as liberating. Sandals aren’t going anywhere anytime soon so we’ve put together this guide explaining how your sandals should fit.
We want our customers to get the best out of their shoes and to make purchasing decisions they won’t regret. One of the most common problems we encounter with buying sandals is getting the right fit. So, if you’ve ever wondered how women’s sandals are supposed to fit, our fit guide will show you how they should, whether yours are too big, how to make your sandals fit even better and much more.
You may have never given this much thought, but to get things started, we’re going to look at how your sandals should fit on your feet. Getting the right size is really important. If your sandals are too small, your feet will look crammed and strained. Probably not the look you were going for.
Not only will they look strained, but they’ll be strained. Sandals that are too small can cause pain, discomfort and even damage to your feet. This happens when your sandals aren’t offering you enough support, stability and shock absorbency. Having sandals that are too big is also no good. They can create tripping hazards, give you blisters and will likely fall off a fair amount.
So how should sandals fit?
Your whole foot should be supported by the sole of the sandal. If your toes or heel are overhanging, then they are too small. You put yourself at risk of stubbing your toes or damaging your heel if they are overhanging. They shouldn’t move around much on your feet. Flip-flops will obviously move around but apart from that, there should be a bit of distance between the edge of the sole and the edge of your foot and they should stay in place when walking around.
Are My Sandals Too Big?
📷Are My Sandals Too Big?e My Sandals Too Big?
Sandals that are too big are no good to anyone. It’s also harder to spot if your sandals are too big. If they’re too small, that’s made apparent by the overhang. You can instantly recognise when a pair of sandals is too small.
Oversized sandals are very easy to trip or slip on. As they’ll move around, they can slip off during your stride, causing you to tumble. They tend to slap on the floor quite noisily which can be seriously jarring after a while. They also interfere with your natural gait and posture. You may find that you have to adjust your stride or the way you stand so that they stay on. This should be a sign that your sandals are too big.
📷Oversized sandals are very easy to trip or slip on. As they’ll move around, they can slip off during your stride, causing you to tumble. They tend to slap on the floor quite noisily which can be seriously jarring after a while. They also interfere with your natural gait and posture. You may find that you have to adjust your stride or the way you stand so that they stay on. This should be a sign that your sandals are too big.ersized sandals are very easy to trip or slip on. As they’ll move around, they can slip off during your stride, causing you to tumble. They tend to slap on the floor quite noisily which can be seriously jarring after a while. They also interfere with your natural gait and posture. You may find that you have to adjust your stride or the way you stand so that they stay on. This should be a sign that your sandals are too big.
Should Sandals Be a Size Bigger?
📷Should Sandals Be a Size Bigger?ould Sandals Be a Size Bigger?
📷Should Sandals Be a Size Bigger?ould Sandals Be a Size Bigger?
Although we’ve just been warning about sandals that are too big, it isn’t a bad idea to buy sandals that are a size bigger. Your sandals don’t have to fit exactly around your feet. One size is normally a fraction of an inch, so you shouldn’t end up with sandals that are too big. Buying a size bigger will ensure that you have that extra room and prevent toe and/or heel overhang. But you should always try them on first as sizes can vary between brands or even styles!
How Should Women’s Flip Flops Fit?
📷How Should Women’s Flip Flops Fit?w Should Women’s Flip Flops Fit?
Flip flops follow a similar principle to sandals and should be more immediately obvious whether they fit or not. There are still a couple tips worth mentioning that may not be immediately obvious.
Again, you want there to be some distance between the edge of the sole and your feet. This will prevent you from banging your feet against anything. A good distance for flip flops is around half an inch all the way around your feet.
If your flip flops have fabric, leather or cloth straps then you’ll want to make sure that they don’t rub the top of your feet. This can cause irritation of the skin and discomfort. For these types of flip flops, make sure it’s a snug fit.
📷If your flip flops have fabric, leather or cloth straps then you’ll want to make sure that they don’t rub the top of your feet. This can cause irritation of the skin and discomfort. For these types of flip flops, make sure it’s a snug fit. your flip flops have fabric, leather or cloth straps then you’ll want to make sure that they don’t rub the top of your feet. This can cause irritation of the skin and discomfort. For these types of flip flops, make sure it’s a snug fit.
Looking for movement isn’t as important here as flip flops tend to move around by design. Something to look out for is that your feet expand when you walk, so make sure the thongs of the flip flop aren’t too snug between your toes. You want to leave a tiny bit of room to allow for that expansion, otherwise you’ll find them digging in to the top of your foot and between your toes.
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