How to Buy Shoes Online 

Have you ever wondered how to buy shoes online when you can't try them on for style and fit?  I buy just about all my shoes online and people ask me that question all the time. 

I simply find shopping online for shoes easier because number one, most brick and mortar stores have limited selection and number two, even if I get my shoes and they don't fit or I don't like the look, it's still easier for me to send them back than it is to wander the shopping malls trying to find what I want.

Shopping online puts you in touch with all the name brand shoes, designers, styles, sizes and every color imaginable. You won't easily find all those things in your neighborhood shoe stores.

For example, try finding a size 10 narrow pink pump with a 2 inch heel at your local shoe store, you may have to shop around awhile. But if you are buying shoes online, a few clicks of your mouse will not only find the shoe you want, you can compare and get the best price.

In order to get the most of your shoe shopping experience when buying shoes online you'll want to make sure you get shoes that fit, look good and are for a price that you can afford.

Here's what I do before I buy any shoes online:

Know Your Shoe Size

Proper sizing is a big part of buying shoes online. If you know your shoe size, perfect, if you're not exactly sure and need some help use a shoe size guide for how to measure your foot and determine your correct size. This will save you from having to return the shoes.

Once you know your size, search for your shoes by size first. Most online shoe sites give you the option of searching by size, price, brand, style or color. But by selecting your size first, you will know what's available in your size and then narrow down your choices from there.

Shop Securely

Shopping on the internet IS safe and poses no more risk than shopping offline, however you still need to be security conscious by looking for the security logo on the site you are buying from. This will ensure that your financial information entered will be locked from anyone else seeing it.

Look for Free Shipping and Free Returns

I never buy shoes online without getting free shipping and free returns.  If you're not sure of a size, color or brand, free returns makes it easy to buy several sizes or colors so that you can try them on at home. 

Keep what you like and return for free, those that you don't like.

Of course not all online shoe stores offer free shipping or even free returns, however many do provide free shipping with a specific purchase amount.

Compare Pricing

Shop around at several online shoe stores for the best deals possible. 

Also, if a shoe store doesn't have your size or color in stock you can find another store that does. With the combined inventory of these stores, chances are good that you'll find what you are looking for.

110% price protection

Many online shoes stores offer 110% price guarantee which means if you find a shoe for a lower price on another web site or in a shoe store, they will refund you 110% of the difference between the lower price and our price. Definitely something to look for when you shop.

Not all online shoe stores offer this price guarantee, however more and more of them are jumping on board.

In Summary...

If you love shopping for shoes then learn how to buy shoes online.  Once you experience how easy and cost effective it is you'll be hooked.  to find what you want while being assured you're getting the best price available. You'll also saving time, energy and frustration by avoiding the shopping malls.

What's more is you'll have the advantage of finding great sales and discounts from your own home, secure purchasing, live customer service, free shipping, free returns and in some states no sales tax. It's not hard to see why shopping online has rapidly become the popular choice for finding shoes.