Hi everyone! Welcome to all the new subscribers who joined in the last couple of weeks 💜 If you have missed the video on foot shapes, here it is: ruclips.net/video/t5PsfgFEno4/видео.html Let me know if you have any question
Great video as usual, would love to hear your opinion on flat feet (my case). I find that finding the style is SUPER challenging. A pointy shoe can look flattering or just awful depending on the style on top. If you can make a video detailing how to spot and look for ones that might work, it would be great!
Hi Justine, thanks for the video. I was wondering - where did you get your customised insole made? Did you get multiple, one for each pair of shoes? And how much does a good quality customised insole cost?
Justine Leconte officiel Hi Justine, were those soles you showed in the video customized? Where/How can I get myself some? By the way, I love your videos.
I finally understand that glow up isn't just feeling beautiful, it's about knowing yourself and discovering things you never knew you are. Thanks unnie Justine
Having very wide feet, shoe shopping is a nightmare. All of the high street and even high end shoes carry shoes that are crazy narrow. I am surprised you find your sneakers to be too wide, your feet must be dainty. I wonder why the shoe market is not more flexible in producing comfy shoes in different sizes and shapes. Clothes are much more forgiving and made in a gazillion sizes. This is the first time I have heard of Shoes of Prey! Grateful, thanks!!
I have wide feet, about 10 cm, maybe a bit over. I've found new look wide fit shoes quite good. Not high end, but worth the price definitely. If I don't find what I'm looking for there, that means a looong day searching through the stores 😕
Mihaela Škrabo So the New Look shoes are worth buying? I‘ve been eyeing them, but since I‘m looking for shoes I can wear to business meetings and such, I wasn’t sure if the quality was sufficient. I would much rather spend more money on a pair of higher end pumps, but I just can’t find any that fit. It’s crazy isn’t it? But if the New Look are at least genuinely ‚wide fit‘ I might give them a try. I bought a pair of Clarks ‚wide fit‘ recently and was very much disappointed. Sole to sole exactly the same width than other higher end pumps I own.
I have narrow feet and I always feel like shoes come too wide. I think the problem might be the ratio between height and width. When you go a number up, they don't just make the shoe longer but also wider. And that doesn't work for me because I don't need the shoe to be any wider. I just need it to be longer. For you, must be the opposite. If the shoe has the right lenght, then it's too narrow. Have you got short feet in comparison with how wide they are?
Haghenveien Yes, exactly. Shoe size is determined by length and it’s the same with (pretty much) with every manufacturer. I‘m a size 39 in length (24.9cm, if I remember correctly), but size 39 shoes pinch my toes horribly, size 40 is perfect in the front, but way too wide overall. It’s not just the length, my feet are also quite narrow and high-arched in the middle and very narrow around the heel. I basically can’t wear pumps or ballerinas at all, they either hurt like hell or my heels slip right out while walking even with glued in support thingies. I always look for shoes that are either open in the front (in a 39 for summer) or go at least up to the ankle (in a 40 for winter).
Rara Avis with the new look ones, you get what you pay for. They are better quality than most with that price tag, but not super comfy like high end ones. Last at least a season, but I have had pairs of their shoes that lasted years. They do fit my feet, which are eu size 40 and around 10 cm wide.
Note to self Egyptian: Sandals Possibly Retro style sneakers Pointy shoes (will press on big toe dont do heels or you will get bunions) Chelsea boots mary janes good Boots (space around toes) Clarks size and width shoe maker Shoes of prey youtube maker Insoles - custom - look into dr/pharmacy.
This was sooo great Justine! I wish I saw this video when I was younger. I have narrow Egyptian feet and I never, literally never found a pair of shoes I didn't basically swim in, so I always got smaller sizes, because they made my feet feel more secure, but over time I developped the hallux valgus; so now pretty much every type of shoe hurts me bad, unless it's got a really round toe. My point is: feet are so important, as they support your entire body and people don't really know about it. Thank you really for this video, it was much needed.
I've never been a fan of wedges in the past, but I've been turning to platform wedges increasingly. They give me the height I want [5'1" weight 130]. They make my legs look a mile long. They are amazingly comfortable. Add an insole because I almost always need one and the comfort level goes up even more. I'm a happy camper. And YES! I'm a shoeholic!
I love wedges too, with a bit of platform to cushion. So desperate they aren't very on trend right now. I both dislike the chunky heel and it doesn't feel as good at all.
Super informative!!! Thank you so much, Justine! With a narrow heel and wide forefoot, Egyptian feet, i can say that i have struggled to find dress shoes that dont give me blisters! Also, i worked in a shoe store for a while and learned that with running shoes, you should always have a minimum of a thumbs’ width at the end of the big toe (measure by someone else with you standing upright so all your weight is displaced in the shoe). Best fit ever :)
Extremely helpful information, clearly and concisely delivered, as usual! Low arched Greek here. Sadly, too wide for pointed toes (sigh), but give me all the boots! I must investigate Shoes of Prey now. Thank you, Justine.
Thank you, Mum!, as a child and teenager my mother scrimped to buy me good fitted Clark shoes, she had bunions. My friends wore "fancy" shoes now in my 60,s I have good feet and unfortunately for them, they all have problems.
Hazel Meldrum I used to sell lady's shoes. Several of my older clients had terrible feet. It makes me think twice about always having to wear the cute shoes.
Really nice video! I would add ankles. Narrowness is something to consider, otherwise you can end up with horrible blisters. The grippies can help a little with this, but I find it often is easier to find a soft shoe that melds comfortably to my foot and does not slip around my ankle to begin with.
This is so, so true. I have a disproportionately narrow ankle and heel and shoe shopping is a nightmare. If it doesn't pinch my toes, it slips and rubs around my heel.
I don't watch any RUclipsr's videos as religiously as yours! There's something about the way you present the information and your calm and kind nature that really draws me in!
The instep, the shape of the top of the foot, is important as well. I have a high instep, most 'formed' shoes are too narrow top to bottom for my foot to fit (even some work boots) and anything that laces up will require a longer set of laces so I can tie them. It's like trying to find a needle in a hay stack when I go shopping for shoes. Fashonable isn't even a consideration, I end up settling for the least hideous pair of athletic shoes I can find. Yes I know heels tend to be open across the top, however that accentuates the high insep making my foot look really large (my foot is a bit wide as well)
Candied Ginger my insteps are the same way. I usually end up taking out the sole padding to make more room or cutting slices with a razor blade in the inner seam of the instep (like on Sperry's) because of how badly they dig in.
Oh my gosh me too! I have the same problem. With high insteps, a view of my feet from the side looks like I am wearing heels even though I’m not. The higher the heels are, the harder it is for me to balance in those shoes. :(
I use booties that have a partial cut out on the instep or use a soft enough contrasting material (less pressure on instep and decreases visual surface area). Clark's is my go to shoe brand for this reason and that fact that almost all of their shoes use rubber on the bottom instead of the hard plastic that transfers all of the kinetic energy to my heel spurs.
This was so interesting, thank you Justine! I need to invest in customized insoles for sure - ballerina flats are my favourite shoes to wear but I find that by the end of the day my feet are actually hurting more than when I wear boots or shoes with a small heel.
Hi Justine, I have very wide Egyptian feet, and my favorite shoes are sneakers and Clark's low heeled loafers. It used to bother me not to be able to wear chic shoes, but now I would wear sneakers with formal wear if I could get away with it. Love your informative videos! 😊
Fantastic video Justine! Wearing shoes that suit your foot shape not only look better but are better for your foot health! Everyone needs to see this video. 👠👟👡👢
Merci, Justine! There are few things worse than having to walk around in shoes that don’t fit properly. This is a very helpful guide to shoe shopping, & you’ve given me renewed hope that I’ll find pointed toes that my Roman feet feel comfortable in. I love pointy toes, but not enough to risk deformed feet! Thanks also for the handy size chart.
In the US, it gets worse. They use one set of numbering for toddlers, one set of numbering for small children, one set of numbering for older children (which are thankfully in sequence with the previous series, not true of the others), one set of numbering for adult women, one set of numbering for men, and then the one mentioned in the video, for sneakers. I am a European size 35. That translates to size 3 in "big kids" (officially 3.5, but by experience, I know it's 3), and size 5 in women. My size does not exist for men, but if it did, I would be a size 3.5. One has to carefully watch for sizing, especially between women and "big kids", as there is overlap. A size 5 in big kids corresponds to a European size 37, not at all the same as a size 5 in women. Has your head exploded yet? Thanks for reading this far. I like the Japanese and Korean systems. They are actually very logical. In Japan, your shoe size is the length of your foot in cm, rounded upward in half cm steps. In Korea, they use millimeters.
I wear a Euro 37-37.5, and so I often wear either a 4.5-5 in "big kids' (if they sell it lol) or anywhere from 6-7 in women's. It's nice to buy the kids shoes, but still, why can't we just have one size?! I like to rock climb too, which mainly goes by Euro sizes.
I wear a US 4 in Women's (just try and find THAT!) which equals a 2 in Big Kids. My Hunters (boots) are a bit big since the next size down is too small and they don't have 1/2 sizes; but since I wear heavy winter wooly socks with them, it's ok. Hunters are a Big Kids UK 2 which is an EU 34.
Great info, Justine...thanks so much. The pointy shoes I wore back in the sixties was the dumbest thing! I’ll have those dreaded bunions for the rest of my life, so your warnings are on point (pun intended)
Thank you Justine! I have bad bunions from years spent in heels (even Mary Jane heels!). I now wear Hunter boots in fall and spring with custom orthotic insoles (Hunters have a lot of space for this and still look fashionable!). In summer I wear Birkenstock sandals (the Kairo sandals are which are the nicest looking, but still not super fashionable!), and all the styles have amazing arch support. I'm also exercising my arches (there are muscles in the arches I never knew existed! And they go dormant if not stimulated!) and ordering toe separators to help with the bunions. Thank you for telling everyone not to live life in heels! I only wear them occasionally now - and more comfy styles than before.
lllovesalll hey. I have bunions too. Mostly genetic as I don't wear high heels. Can you link your exercises here please ? P.s how are your bunions now ?
Vidhina Khade My bunions aren't painful and one foot has improved a bit. The arches have improved a lot. Basically arch exercises mean flexing the arch of the foot and stimulating the muscles there. Check youtube for videos on exercise to fix flat feet or fallen arches. Sometimes I put a pencil under my arches when I'm sitting in a chair without shoes to remind me to do the exercises. Good luck!
I suffered from ankle pain for maybe 25 years until I discovered inserts while walking through Target. They’ve CHANGED my life! I can walk ALL DAY for MULTIPLE days in a row without ANY ankle pain anymore! Arch supports and lifting the heel MATTERS! Amazing how a realignment has made a life changing difference! I’m not exaggerating either. I used to wear ankle wraps and couldn’t go an entire day (forget multiples!) because my ankles KIILLED me. Also: for sandals I live in Adidas Adillette slides (the squishy ones with a lot of shock absorption) or soft sole Birks because of their glorious arch supports and raised heels!
This is such important and detailed information. Thank you so much for this video. I have had a sour relationship with footwear since I was a kid - always wore incorrect shapes for my foot type, ill fitting shoes, wrong sizes, you name it. I eventually ended wearing only flats all the time and that caused issues with getting the balance right. I now have a slip disc and the info on custimised insoles is eye opening, I had no idea something like this was possible. This information is extremely helpful.
My shoes are mostly sneakers and half of them I've ordered online. Most athletic brands who sell online provide their own size charts. I make it a point to check their size chafts before deciding on what size to order. But trying the actual shoes the old way is still the best way for me. Sometimes when a particular color for a shoe I like isn't available in physical stores I'd still try to fit in the store then use that as a guide when I order online.
Oh my goodness, thank you for the reference to Shoes of Prey! I have a very wide square foot and was thrilled to discover they have extra wide shoes. And the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Great find. I love your videos - thanks for all the work you put in.
I never knew why I only feel comfy in boots and sandals, but never in moccasins and other closed pretty shoes. Literally , whenever I search for closed shoes, usually 38 is too small, but 39 tends to be too big. On the other hand, I own a ton of size 38 sandals and 39 boots and they are super comfy. Now I know it’s because I have a wide Greek foot. Now I know what to look for in shoes. Thanks Justine ^^
I have Greek feet, and finding athletic shoes that fit properly was indeed a difficult task. I have found that Onitsuka Tigers work for me if I use a heel lock when I lace them up. They are an old brand owned by Asics that they've brought back, so definitely a retro sneaker. Before that I was wearing Sauconys and they were hit-and-miss. Excellent video!
Thank you Justine. This video really help me. I always have problem with my foot. I always thought that I buy the wrong size but after I see this video, I find my problem.
I got excited when you mentioned making custom shoes through Shoes of Prey, but discovered that they are no longer in production. I can't tell if they're taking a (long) break or if they went out of business entirely. Anyways, I love your videos and have learned so much from you! Never was much into fashion (or related topics), but you make it far more accessible to me. Thanks! Keep up the great work!
Asma 10shoot Same. All my life. Plus, I have narrow feet and shorter toes, so sandals are always an issue because usually my feet are sliding out. Then I have to take brand new sandals to the cobbler to fix them and my little toe suffers.
Me to. The Trick for me was to buy them a Size bigger when they have an extra strip to support the small one so it cannot fall out and a rather long tablue to stand on. But mostly I prefer closed on the sides or wide flats in summer because of that.
Wow, so much relevant information of the topic very few utubers touch i.e shoe size. I have learned so much from your videos Justine. You are knowledgeable, relevant and cultured. I only discovered your channel recently and have happily subscribed. I am a woman looking for authentic information and am glad that I found your channel. Please keep uploading videos and thanks once again. Cheers!!!
Hi Justine, I enjoy your videos... and I love shoes :) I've lived half of my life in US and half in Europe, and I find that every brand has a different size conversion chart. In my experience, most of the size conversions I've used in the past 43 years do not match the chart you provide. So, you're right that trying on is always best, but when shopping online, instead of using a "universal" size chart, I find it more helpful to use a conversion chart that each brand provides, and the most reliable strategy has been measuring the length and width of my foot in both cm and inches and checking those shoe measurements. Also, my US sneaker size has always been exactly the same as my US shoe size. Thanks for the video, keep going!
I just find your videos. Greating from Croatia! I love it how finally someone talks more about personal style and not so much about trends (especially love how you talked about fast fashion). You got my subscriptions and thank you for everything. You motivated me to look at my clothes the other way.
After a very painful bout of plantar faciatias , I had custom orthotics made. They were pricy but worth every penny. I always make sure to take them when I am shoe shopping . I can not go bare footed anymore and I find the best shoes for me are Keens .
I loved the instep. I usually buy a flat instep but always dreamed of having more stability in the arch. I'm Brazilian and never saw anything like that. I'll try to find it. I'm loving your channel. Thank you.
I really enjoy listening to Justine, she is informative intelligent and the information is very practical. I am looking forward to imolementing the in formation as I shop again. Merci :)
Hi Justine, thank you very much for this information. I had no idea why my shoes hurt me all my life, now I buy 39 sneakers instead of 37-38 classic ones. And I'm happy to wear them. I have an Egyptian foot shape type. Now I know it ;).
Justine, Thank you very much for your videos. They are very informative. I have health issues that also cause memory issues and your videos have reminded me of things that I used to have at the forefront of my knowledge. I especially loved this video because my husband has one of the forms of muscular dystrophy and I will be looking into the company that makes shoes for your dimensions. He needs to have arch supports and leg braces made but even so he has extreme issues with width,arch and hammer toes. You are truly appreciated. I was also extremely touched by you video with mood board on where you grew up. I could literally see,touch,taste and feel the things you described. You are a very special and gifted person and I look forward to seeing more things that you have designed as well as maybe one day owning some of them . Thank you again and have a blessed day.
Wonderful video! I don't like heels, so I like wearing flats, but I keep getting pain in the inner arch/heel line and on the soles. Now I understand why. I have eqyptian, mid-high arch and definitely need more arch support to prevent that pain. I'm glad I watched this video today before going shoe shopping, including your shoe quality video. Thank you!
Thank you! I never considered so many factors before buying a shoe! I have Egyptian M with small feet. I can use sizes US 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 depending on the brand and style of shoe. I prefer to size up and buy winter boots 6 1/2 to have more room for very thick socks :) Clarks makes one of the best shoes for my feet.
I can't spread out my toes and I have hypeermobility from bellybutton down so my Greek feet feels awesome in wider shoes than I am expecting to have. But boots, sneakers and such is best. High heels are a nightmare cannot find the balance and everything is hurting me. Thanks again for letting me know about my foot shape it explains a lot.
Great video Justine. I have Greek, feet, wide with high arches and high insteps. Unfortunately, because companies so often change factories today, even the same brand can vary considerably by size. I remember a time when one could buy widths from 5A to C . Today shoes cost so much more and width choice is often nonexistent. I live in the mountains and am forced to order online so I depend heavily on reviews. I always give an explicit description of my feet when I write a review for this reason. I love your videos.
Thank you so much for sharing! I always gravitated towards a certain style of sandals/shoes, but oftentimes would be disappointed in the feel. Now I know what to look for! Thank you Justine!
One of the most clever videos I have seen lately on RUclips! Thank you Justine, this was very helpful :-) We really need to be careful with our feets, they support us all the time! High arch egyptian from Canada speaking here! Bonne suite pour vos projets! xoxo
I learned a lot, thank you. A strong and supple foot will not need the support of insoles in all shoes. In regions of the world where people walk barefoot their feet grow strong and supple, naturally spreading. Their feet are so robust they need no insoles. In general, wearing shoes all the time has a tendency to create weak and tight feet. If a person has a structural deformity in the foot that is hereditary or acquired they may need an orthotic.
Thank you so very much for such informative video!! Please if you can..than do compose videos for each of these foot shapes..Egyptian, Roman etc. Thank you again Justine!
This video was great and informative just like all your other ones, but need to tell I just fell in love with the way you smiled, towards the end of the video. !!
Hello Justine! Great and very useful video as always. I missed your new videos in these quarantine times. Actually, the Japanese one makes most sense, because that's the measurements in cm of your foot. I am also wearing size 39 and I always was wondering why 39, what's that? My foot is 25 cm, so my shoes and socks should be the same size! Isn't ? 🤔
Justine, your channel is so much fun. I have always been fairly oblivious to fashion, and frankly anyone who looks at me can tell! (I only own two handbags, a daily bag & a plain black leather dress bag, and I do not own even one pair of high heels.). But I still love watching your channel.
your videos are unique, always a pleasure to watch something different. i always had problems with my feet, so i have to buy expensive shoes made from mild leather, searching for any possible discounts, saving to buy once or twice a year. but the most people i know cant afford buying expensive shoes. so i've seen many deformed feet around me.
Great video. thank you. I have Egyptian feet but I ALWAYS buy my boots 1/2 size larger to allow for roominess, comfort and thick socks in the winter. I have been doing this for years and I do it with all types of boots..short, mid calf tall.
Hi Justine, do you have the link for the customise shoes as well? That would be great. Thanks for your videos. Love them all and I can’t wait to discover your new collection!
Loved this vid! Very informative! I do not know why, I have in between roman and greek feet with a high arch and Pointy heels are a KILLER! For some reason i always end up feeling like my toes are curling and if i take a size bigger the heel falls off my foot!
I'm a greek foot and I have severe over pronation so last year I had to get custom orthotics (insoles) and they are life changing BUT mine are so bulky (because of the amount of support I need) so they only fit in a few pairs of sneakers - don't fit in flats or any of my boots. Pointy boots are my favorite style of shoe but I always feel more comfortable in them if I size up at least a half size because of how wide my foot is where the toe starts (even though I technically have narrow feet).
I have awful feet. I have to wear custom inserts because I have very high arches and my feet pronate, and I have plantar fasciitis bothering me now. My inserts don't work well with fashionable shoes, most of which are not designed to accommodate inserts. So now I MUST wear my inserts in a supportive shoe, which means I wear running shoes everywhere. I live in jeans and running shoes, at least for now. I've been through this before. PLEASE, everyone, wear well constructed, supportive shoes before you ruin your feet like mine are now!
Slivings911, i had plantar fasciitis for awhile. I wore those crocs shoes everywhere, all day everyday, they cushioned my feet and eased my pain. I believe they healed my feet; I no longer have p.f.
Terri Thigpen That's great! I healed mine years ago by wearing a running shoe and orthotic inserts every.single.day for about a year. Then gradually I slipped into bad habits again. Now I'm suffering again. It will pass. :-)
Does a high arch cause pain on the top part of the foot when wearing flats or heels? I always feel pain on the upper side of my foot if a shoe doesn't have room, right across that bone from the big toe. I always thought it meant I just had tall feet. I don't even know how to describe it well.
Great! Please talk more about the insoles. I need them desperately! I'm starting to develop a bunion on 1 foot and I want to stop it..plus, in this new job I stand A LOT and it hurts... :(
Another wonderful lesson! I have Egyptian flat feet, have insoles for my shoes and now try to get moderate kitten heels or really good quality walking shoes. Clark's is a good company. I am also going to get two new pair of shoes from SAS, also a good company.
I love your videos. You offer so much valuable and helpful info in such a beautiful way, with such a beautiful and gracious, respectful spirit. You're awesome☺👍✨
When you're American, but you didn't know that US athletic shoes follow a different sizing system than non-athletic shoes. I love learning new things from Justine.
Hi Justine. First: love your videos! Can't get enough of your knowledge. Recently I'm looking for good quality leather shoes and handbags. I'll see a lot of information, but sometimes not sure what it means ie. grained leather. Was wondering if you could give more info about leather. The fabrication, dye and how to recognise good quality etc. You must have a head full of details for us! ❤💋❤
Hello Justine..Im from India. I like your videos a lot because you talk very simply and no exaggeration and no drama. You said you have your insoles. Any information where we can have our insoles prepared in India. Or whom to contact...pls answer if possible. Thankyou Neha
Hi everyone! Welcome to all the new subscribers who joined in the last couple of weeks 💜 If you have missed the video on foot shapes, here it is: ruclips.net/video/t5PsfgFEno4/видео.html Let me know if you have any question
Great video as usual, would love to hear your opinion on flat feet (my case). I find that finding the style is SUPER challenging. A pointy shoe can look flattering or just awful depending on the style on top. If you can make a video detailing how to spot and look for ones that might work, it would be great!
My left foot is Egyptian and my right foot is Greek! 🤣
Hi Justine, thanks for the video. I was wondering - where did you get your customised insole made? Did you get multiple, one for each pair of shoes? And how much does a good quality customised insole cost?
Justine Leconte officiel
Hi Justine, were those soles you showed in the video customized? Where/How can I get myself some?
By the way, I love your videos.
What is the shoe maker that customizes shoes according to what we want and need?!!
I finally understand that glow up isn't just feeling beautiful, it's about knowing yourself and discovering things you never knew you are. Thanks unnie Justine
That was so profound in such a subtle way for me. What a great comment! Thanks for sharing :)
Having very wide feet, shoe shopping is a nightmare. All of the high street and even high end shoes carry shoes that are crazy narrow. I am surprised you find your sneakers to be too wide, your feet must be dainty.
I wonder why the shoe market is not more flexible in producing comfy shoes in different sizes and shapes. Clothes are much more forgiving and made in a gazillion sizes. This is the first time I have heard of Shoes of Prey! Grateful, thanks!!
I have wide feet, about 10 cm, maybe a bit over. I've found new look wide fit shoes quite good. Not high end, but worth the price definitely. If I don't find what I'm looking for there, that means a looong day searching through the stores 😕
Mihaela Škrabo
So the New Look shoes are worth buying? I‘ve been eyeing them, but since I‘m looking for shoes I can wear to business meetings and such, I wasn’t sure if the quality was sufficient. I would much rather spend more money on a pair of higher end pumps, but I just can’t find any that fit.
It’s crazy isn’t it?
But if the New Look are at least genuinely ‚wide fit‘ I might give them a try. I bought a pair of Clarks ‚wide fit‘ recently and was very much disappointed. Sole to sole exactly the same width than other higher end pumps I own.
I have narrow feet and I always feel like shoes come too wide. I think the problem might be the ratio between height and width. When you go a number up, they don't just make the shoe longer but also wider. And that doesn't work for me because I don't need the shoe to be any wider. I just need it to be longer. For you, must be the opposite. If the shoe has the right lenght, then it's too narrow. Have you got short feet in comparison with how wide they are?
Haghenveien
Yes, exactly. Shoe size is determined by length and it’s the same with (pretty much) with every manufacturer.
I‘m a size 39 in length (24.9cm, if I remember correctly), but size 39 shoes pinch my toes horribly, size 40 is perfect in the front, but way too wide overall. It’s not just the length, my feet are also quite narrow and high-arched in the middle and very narrow around the heel.
I basically can’t wear pumps or ballerinas at all, they either hurt like hell or my heels slip right out while walking even with glued in support thingies.
I always look for shoes that are either open in the front (in a 39 for summer) or go at least up to the ankle (in a 40 for winter).
Rara Avis with the new look ones, you get what you pay for. They are better quality than most with that price tag, but not super comfy like high end ones. Last at least a season, but I have had pairs of their shoes that lasted years. They do fit my feet, which are eu size 40 and around 10 cm wide.
Note to self
Egyptian:
Sandals
Possibly Retro style sneakers
Pointy shoes (will press on big toe dont do heels or you will get bunions)
Chelsea boots mary janes good
Boots (space around toes)
Clarks size and width shoe maker
Shoes of prey youtube maker
Insoles - custom - look into dr/pharmacy.
Bookmarking it for myself cuz we have the same type
This was sooo great Justine! I wish I saw this video when I was younger. I have narrow Egyptian feet and I never, literally never found a pair of shoes I didn't basically swim in, so I always got smaller sizes, because they made my feet feel more secure, but over time I developped the hallux valgus; so now pretty much every type of shoe hurts me bad, unless it's got a really round toe. My point is: feet are so important, as they support your entire body and people don't really know about it. Thank you really for this video, it was much needed.
Same here. I have to try on so many shoes and now I stay with the same brands.
Me too. When I find shoes that fit well, I usually buy 2 pair, in different colours.
I've never been a fan of wedges in the past, but I've been turning to platform wedges increasingly. They give me the height I want [5'1" weight 130]. They make my legs look a mile long. They are amazingly comfortable. Add an insole because I almost always need one and the comfort level goes up even more. I'm a happy camper. And YES! I'm a shoeholic!
I love wedges too, with a bit of platform to cushion. So desperate they aren't very on trend right now. I both dislike the chunky heel and it doesn't feel as good at all.
Super informative!!! Thank you so much, Justine! With a narrow heel and wide forefoot, Egyptian feet, i can say that i have struggled to find dress shoes that dont give me blisters! Also, i worked in a shoe store for a while and learned that with running shoes, you should always have a minimum of a thumbs’ width at the end of the big toe (measure by someone else with you standing upright so all your weight is displaced in the shoe). Best fit ever :)
Extremely helpful information, clearly and concisely delivered, as usual! Low arched Greek here. Sadly, too wide for pointed toes (sigh), but give me all the boots! I must investigate Shoes of Prey now. Thank you, Justine.
Trish Wilson I'm the same! Insoles is on mt wishlist!
We are foot twins :)
i love how original your content is! :) you make it so easy to understand :)
Thank you, Mum!, as a child and teenager my mother scrimped to buy me good fitted Clark shoes, she had bunions. My friends wore "fancy" shoes now in my 60,s I have good feet and unfortunately for them, they all have problems.
Hazel Meldrum I used to sell lady's shoes. Several of my older clients had terrible feet. It makes me think twice about always having to wear the cute shoes.
Really nice video! I would add ankles. Narrowness is something to consider, otherwise you can end up with horrible blisters. The grippies can help a little with this, but I find it often is easier to find a soft shoe that melds comfortably to my foot and does not slip around my ankle to begin with.
This is so, so true. I have a disproportionately narrow ankle and heel and shoe shopping is a nightmare. If it doesn't pinch my toes, it slips and rubs around my heel.
Especially true if you like ankle straps as they can be too big and useless, too small, or adjustable
I don't watch any RUclipsr's videos as religiously as yours! There's something about the way you present the information and your calm and kind nature that really draws me in!
The instep, the shape of the top of the foot, is important as well. I have a high instep, most 'formed' shoes are too narrow top to bottom for my foot to fit (even some work boots) and anything that laces up will require a longer set of laces so I can tie them. It's like trying to find a needle in a hay stack when I go shopping for shoes. Fashonable isn't even a consideration, I end up settling for the least hideous pair of athletic shoes I can find. Yes I know heels tend to be open across the top, however that accentuates the high insep making my foot look really large (my foot is a bit wide as well)
Candied Ginger my insteps are the same way. I usually end up taking out the sole padding to make more room or cutting slices with a razor blade in the inner seam of the instep (like on Sperry's) because of how badly they dig in.
I have the same problem.. very difficult to find the right shoes..
Oh my gosh me too! I have the same problem. With high insteps, a view of my feet from the side looks like I am wearing heels even though I’m not. The higher the heels are, the harder it is for me to balance in those shoes. :(
I use booties that have a partial cut out on the instep or use a soft enough contrasting material (less pressure on instep and decreases visual surface area). Clark's is my go to shoe brand for this reason and that fact that almost all of their shoes use rubber on the bottom instead of the hard plastic that transfers all of the kinetic energy to my heel spurs.
This was so interesting, thank you Justine! I need to invest in customized insoles for sure - ballerina flats are my favourite shoes to wear but I find that by the end of the day my feet are actually hurting more than when I wear boots or shoes with a small heel.
Hi Justine,
I have very wide Egyptian feet, and my favorite shoes are sneakers and Clark's low heeled loafers. It used to bother me not to be able to wear chic shoes, but now I would wear sneakers with formal wear if I could get away with it. Love your informative videos! 😊
sneakers with formal wear are mainstream now, not frowned upon. wear them fearlessly!
haha me too. thankfully clarks makes some nice pumps too.
Fantastic video Justine! Wearing shoes that suit your foot shape not only look better but are better for your foot health! Everyone needs to see this video. 👠👟👡👢
Merci, Justine! There are few things worse than having to walk around in shoes that don’t fit properly. This is a very helpful guide to shoe shopping, & you’ve given me renewed hope that I’ll find pointed toes that my Roman feet feel comfortable in. I love pointy toes, but not enough to risk deformed feet! Thanks also for the handy size chart.
In the US, it gets worse. They use one set of numbering for toddlers, one set of numbering for small children, one set of numbering for older children (which are thankfully in sequence with the previous series, not true of the others), one set of numbering for adult women, one set of numbering for men, and then the one mentioned in the video, for sneakers. I am a European size 35. That translates to size 3 in "big kids" (officially 3.5, but by experience, I know it's 3), and size 5 in women. My size does not exist for men, but if it did, I would be a size 3.5. One has to carefully watch for sizing, especially between women and "big kids", as there is overlap. A size 5 in big kids corresponds to a European size 37, not at all the same as a size 5 in women.
Has your head exploded yet? Thanks for reading this far.
I like the Japanese and Korean systems. They are actually very logical. In Japan, your shoe size is the length of your foot in cm, rounded upward in half cm steps. In Korea, they use millimeters.
I wish clothing sizes were like that in general. Small, medium and large is completely arbitrary. Tell me how many inches it is. At least pants.
I wear a Euro 37-37.5, and so I often wear either a 4.5-5 in "big kids' (if they sell it lol) or anywhere from 6-7 in women's. It's nice to buy the kids shoes, but still, why can't we just have one size?! I like to rock climb too, which mainly goes by Euro sizes.
Good information
I wear a US 4 in Women's (just try and find THAT!) which equals a 2 in Big Kids. My Hunters (boots) are a bit big since the next size down is too small and they don't have 1/2 sizes; but since I wear heavy winter wooly socks with them, it's ok. Hunters are a Big Kids UK 2 which is an EU 34.
Great info, Justine...thanks so much. The pointy shoes I wore back in the sixties was the dumbest thing! I’ll have those dreaded bunions for the rest of my life, so your warnings are on point (pun intended)
Thanks for sharing your experience!
This is so helpful; I never knew there would be so many parameters to be considered before buying shoes!!
Thank you Justine! I have bad bunions from years spent in heels (even Mary Jane heels!). I now wear Hunter boots in fall and spring with custom orthotic insoles (Hunters have a lot of space for this and still look fashionable!). In summer I wear Birkenstock sandals (the Kairo sandals are which are the nicest looking, but still not super fashionable!), and all the styles have amazing arch support. I'm also exercising my arches (there are muscles in the arches I never knew existed! And they go dormant if not stimulated!) and ordering toe separators to help with the bunions. Thank you for telling everyone not to live life in heels! I only wear them occasionally now - and more comfy styles than before.
lllovesalll hey. I have bunions too. Mostly genetic as I don't wear high heels.
Can you link your exercises here please ?
P.s how are your bunions now ?
Vidhina Khade My bunions aren't painful and one foot has improved a bit. The arches have improved a lot. Basically arch exercises mean flexing the arch of the foot and stimulating the muscles there. Check youtube for videos on exercise to fix flat feet or fallen arches. Sometimes I put a pencil under my arches when I'm sitting in a chair without shoes to remind me to do the exercises. Good luck!
I suffered from ankle pain for maybe 25 years until I discovered inserts while walking through Target. They’ve CHANGED my life! I can walk ALL DAY for MULTIPLE days in a row without ANY ankle pain anymore! Arch supports and lifting the heel MATTERS! Amazing how a realignment has made a life changing difference! I’m not exaggerating either. I used to wear ankle wraps and couldn’t go an entire day (forget multiples!) because my ankles KIILLED me. Also: for sandals I live in Adidas Adillette slides (the squishy ones with a lot of shock absorption) or soft sole Birks because of their glorious arch supports and raised heels!
you could be a perfect teacher :D
Ben de öyle düşünüyorum Kübra fakat ingilizcem yetmiyor:(
She is a perfect teacher!
Great video as always , i have Egyptian shape and Sam Edelman shoes are the ones that suit me the best and now I know why, Thanks!
I'm Polish- Croatian and have one Greek foot and one Egyptian foot!😂😂
Lol, I'm German-Croatian and I have Egyptian feet and my mother (100% Croatian) has Greek feet!
This is such important and detailed information. Thank you so much for this video. I have had a sour relationship with footwear since I was a kid - always wore incorrect shapes for my foot type, ill fitting shoes, wrong sizes, you name it. I eventually ended wearing only flats all the time and that caused issues with getting the balance right. I now have a slip disc and the info on custimised insoles is eye opening, I had no idea something like this was possible. This information is extremely helpful.
My shoes are mostly sneakers and half of them I've ordered online. Most athletic brands who sell online provide their own size charts. I make it a point to check their size chafts before deciding on what size to order. But trying the actual shoes the old way is still the best way for me. Sometimes when a particular color for a shoe I like isn't available in physical stores I'd still try to fit in the store then use that as a guide when I order online.
Yes, yes, yes, I was waiting for this, thank you. It is always so hard for me to find the right size. Thank you Justine!!! You are always the best!!!
Egyptian, wide foot here. I love how informative your videos are!
Thanks!
Oh my goodness, thank you for the reference to Shoes of Prey! I have a very wide square foot and was thrilled to discover they have extra wide shoes. And the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Great find. I love your videos - thanks for all the work you put in.
I never knew why I only feel comfy in boots and sandals, but never in moccasins and other closed pretty shoes. Literally , whenever I search for closed shoes, usually 38 is too small, but 39 tends to be too big. On the other hand, I own a ton of size 38 sandals and 39 boots and they are super comfy.
Now I know it’s because I have a wide Greek foot. Now I know what to look for in shoes.
Thanks Justine ^^
I was just watching your videos on the tailor jacket and my heart raced so fast when I saw this!!! Bless your soul 💓💓💓 I badly needed this video 😍😍😍
I have Greek feet, and finding athletic shoes that fit properly was indeed a difficult task. I have found that Onitsuka Tigers work for me if I use a heel lock when I lace them up. They are an old brand owned by Asics that they've brought back, so definitely a retro sneaker. Before that I was wearing Sauconys and they were hit-and-miss. Excellent video!
Thank you Justine. This video really help me. I always have problem with my foot. I always thought that I buy the wrong size but after I see this video, I find my problem.
Love this video, the educational information is right on point.
Two thumbs up!!!
That's so right... I've Egyptian shape and I always have to look for narrow style sneakers! Love sandals on my feet! great video, thanks Justine BACI
I struggle with my tiny narrow feet. "Shoes of prey" will be my wedding shoes! THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU ARE A GODDESS OF FASHION!
Thank you Justine! Once again you have given another fantastic and super helpful video!
I got excited when you mentioned making custom shoes through Shoes of Prey, but discovered that they are no longer in production. I can't tell if they're taking a (long) break or if they went out of business entirely. Anyways, I love your videos and have learned so much from you! Never was much into fashion (or related topics), but you make it far more accessible to me. Thanks! Keep up the great work!
I love how quiet she talks,love her little Lough,love her information love everything about u dear
I have Egyptian feet and when I wear sandals my last toes always suffer.
Asma 10shoot Same. All my life. Plus, I have narrow feet and shorter toes, so sandals are always an issue because usually my feet are sliding out. Then I have to take brand new sandals to the cobbler to fix them and my little toe suffers.
yes especially for gladiator sandals, they are always out XD
Mine too
Mmmhmm. Ouchy
Me to. The Trick for me was to buy them a Size bigger when they have an extra strip to support the small one so it cannot fall out and a rather long tablue to stand on. But mostly I prefer closed on the sides or wide flats in summer because of that.
Just found your channel a day ago and can't stop watching your videos. Learning something new Thank you soo much for your effort!!
Your videos are so clear, concise and informative! I love watching them! Thanks for sharing so many useful tips with us!
Wow, so much relevant information of the topic very few utubers touch i.e shoe size. I have learned so much from your videos Justine. You are knowledgeable, relevant and cultured. I only discovered your channel recently and have happily subscribed. I am a woman looking for authentic information and am glad that I found your channel. Please keep uploading videos and thanks once again. Cheers!!!
welcome to this channel!!
Hi Justine, I enjoy your videos... and I love shoes :) I've lived half of my life in US and half in Europe, and I find that every brand has a different size conversion chart. In my experience, most of the size conversions I've used in the past 43 years do not match the chart you provide. So, you're right that trying on is always best, but when shopping online, instead of using a "universal" size chart, I find it more helpful to use a conversion chart that each brand provides, and the most reliable strategy has been measuring the length and width of my foot in both cm and inches and checking those shoe measurements. Also, my US sneaker size has always been exactly the same as my US shoe size. Thanks for the video, keep going!
Freefalling into grace the same here. My sneaker and shoe size has always been an 8 for both.
I have wide Egyptian feet so basically everything that you say is great for square feet are great for mine.
I just find your videos. Greating from Croatia! I love it how finally someone talks more about personal style and not so much about trends (especially love how you talked about fast fashion). You got my subscriptions and thank you for everything. You motivated me to look at my clothes the other way.
After a very painful bout of plantar faciatias , I had custom orthotics made. They were pricy but worth every penny. I always make sure to take them when I am shoe shopping . I can not go bare footed anymore and I find the best shoes for me are Keens .
This series has really helped me figure out what I've been doing wrong when buying shoes. Thank you so much.
I loved the instep. I usually buy a flat instep but always dreamed of having more stability in the arch.
I'm Brazilian and never saw anything like that. I'll try to find it. I'm loving your channel. Thank you.
I really enjoy listening to Justine, she is informative intelligent and the information is very practical. I am looking forward to imolementing the in formation as I shop again. Merci :)
Thank you so much for all that you have done so far. I really appreciate that, especially on shoes characteristics like this
Some companies still produce shoes that have arch support. They are a bit more expensive, but definitely worth it.
Feel free to share if you have favorites 😉
German brands I can recommend are Paul Green, Gabor and Bama. But there are many others :).
Tyra Rose also makes shoes that provide arch support.
Vionic is a great brand that has fashionable shoes that also have great arch support.
"Calculated sizes creatively" 😂😂
Sometimes, it's really what it feels like... 😅
Hi Justine, thank you very much for this information. I had no idea why my shoes hurt me all my life, now I buy 39 sneakers instead of 37-38 classic ones. And I'm happy to wear them. I have an Egyptian foot shape type. Now I know it ;).
Justine, Thank you very much for your videos. They are very informative. I have health issues that also cause memory issues and your videos have reminded me of things that I used to have at the forefront of my knowledge. I especially loved this video because my husband has one of the forms of muscular dystrophy and I will be looking into the company that makes shoes for your dimensions. He needs to have arch supports and leg braces made but even so he has extreme issues with width,arch and hammer toes. You are truly appreciated. I was also extremely touched by you video with mood board on where you grew up. I could literally see,touch,taste and feel the things you described. You are a very special and gifted person and I look forward to seeing more things that you have designed as well as maybe one day owning some of them . Thank you again and have a blessed day.
I have watched several of your videos. You are great at explaining concepts and ideas! Very clear and a joy to watch.
Wonderful video! I don't like heels, so I like wearing flats, but I keep getting pain in the inner arch/heel line and on the soles. Now I understand why. I have eqyptian, mid-high arch and definitely need more arch support to prevent that pain. I'm glad I watched this video today before going shoe shopping, including your shoe quality video. Thank you!
Thank you! I never considered so many factors before buying a shoe! I have Egyptian M with small feet. I can use sizes US 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 depending on the brand and style of shoe. I prefer to size up and buy winter boots 6 1/2 to have more room for very thick socks :) Clarks makes one of the best shoes for my feet.
I can't spread out my toes and I have hypeermobility from bellybutton down so my Greek feet feels awesome in wider shoes than I am expecting to have. But boots, sneakers and such is best. High heels are a nightmare cannot find the balance and everything is hurting me. Thanks again for letting me know about my foot shape it explains a lot.
Great video Justine. I have Greek, feet, wide with high arches and high insteps. Unfortunately, because companies so often change factories today, even the same brand can vary considerably by size. I remember a time when one could buy widths from 5A to C . Today shoes cost so much more and width choice is often nonexistent. I live in the mountains and am forced to order online so I depend heavily on reviews. I always give an explicit description of my feet when I write a review for this reason. I love your videos.
Thank you so much for sharing! I always gravitated towards a certain style of sandals/shoes, but oftentimes would be disappointed in the feel. Now I know what to look for! Thank you Justine!
One of the most clever videos I have seen lately on RUclips! Thank you Justine, this was very helpful :-) We really need to be careful with our feets, they support us all the time! High arch egyptian from Canada speaking here! Bonne suite pour vos projets! xoxo
merci beaucoup!
I learned a lot, thank you. A strong and supple foot will not need the support of insoles in all shoes. In regions of the world where people walk barefoot their feet grow strong and supple, naturally spreading. Their feet are so robust they need no insoles. In general, wearing shoes all the time has a tendency to create weak and tight feet. If a person has a structural deformity in the foot that is hereditary or acquired they may need an orthotic.
Thank you so very much for such informative video!! Please if you can..than do compose videos for each of these foot shapes..Egyptian, Roman etc. Thank you again Justine!
This video was great and informative just like all your other ones, but need to tell I just fell in love with the way you smiled, towards the end of the video. !!
I have been long looking for customized shoes, your recommendations are always on point. Thank you so much! Merci bcp
Hello Justine! Great and very useful video as always. I missed your new videos in these quarantine times. Actually, the Japanese one makes most sense, because that's the measurements in cm of your foot. I am also wearing size 39 and I always was wondering why 39, what's that? My foot is 25 cm, so my shoes and socks should be the same size! Isn't ? 🤔
Justine, your channel is so much fun. I have always been fairly oblivious to fashion, and frankly anyone who looks at me can tell! (I only own two handbags, a daily bag & a plain black leather dress bag, and I do not own even one pair of high heels.). But I still love watching your channel.
your videos are unique, always a pleasure to watch something different. i always had problems with my feet, so i have to buy expensive shoes made from mild leather, searching for any possible discounts, saving to buy once or twice a year. but the most people i know cant afford buying expensive shoes. so i've seen many deformed feet around me.
Great valuable information! Thank you so much for all that you do to make these videos!!
Great video. thank you. I have Egyptian feet but I ALWAYS buy my boots 1/2 size larger to allow for roominess, comfort and thick socks in the winter. I have been doing this for years and I do it with all types of boots..short, mid calf tall.
Hi Justine, do you have the link for the customise shoes as well? That would be great. Thanks for your videos. Love them all and I can’t wait to discover your new collection!
Truly an excellent video, Justine! You highlighted such important points. Finally, i understand & can make the best choices for my feet!
I love your delivery. Very knowledgeable and pleasant voice! I am so hooked on your videos! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💞
It’s great to know what shoes flatter the foot shape. Thanks Justine 👌😁
Your videos go so well with my morning coffee and breakfast :) Thank you for such a useful video ahead of the spring/summer shopping.
Enjoy breakfast 😉
Thank you, Justine!
Last summer i bought shoes with insole of memory foam - and it was so great, especially for long walks :)
Маша Кобельская I discovered memory foam insoles last summer, now I use them in all my shoes under my shaping insoles. It's so comfy!
Loved this vid! Very informative! I do not know why, I have in between roman and greek feet with a high arch and Pointy heels are a KILLER! For some reason i always end up feeling like my toes are curling and if i take a size bigger the heel falls off my foot!
That's probably because of your arches: it feels like the heels are even higher and it adds pressure onto your toes...
Thank you for the info! I will definitely keep that in mind next time I look for shoes :)
I have a Greek foot, and have found that shoes with an almond-shaped toe (like a pointed toe, with the tip rounded) the most comfortable.
I'm a greek foot and I have severe over pronation so last year I had to get custom orthotics (insoles) and they are life changing BUT mine are so bulky (because of the amount of support I need) so they only fit in a few pairs of sneakers - don't fit in flats or any of my boots. Pointy boots are my favorite style of shoe but I always feel more comfortable in them if I size up at least a half size because of how wide my foot is where the toe starts (even though I technically have narrow feet).
This is a very educational video and very well researched! Thank you for your hard work, Justine! It is most appreciated! :)
Answers so many of my feet /shoe q’s.....thanks SO much Justine . X
Very informative video! I never knew/ thought about my foot shape. I now know I most probably have a Roman foot. I value this content, thanks!!
Very helpful video! Can you do a video on sandals only? You can't wear insoles and so getting the right fit is very important. Thanks Justine!
I have awful feet. I have to wear custom inserts because I have very high arches and my feet pronate, and I have plantar fasciitis bothering me now. My inserts don't work well with fashionable shoes, most of which are not designed to accommodate inserts. So now I MUST wear my inserts in a supportive shoe, which means I wear running shoes everywhere. I live in jeans and running shoes, at least for now. I've been through this before. PLEASE, everyone, wear well constructed, supportive shoes before you ruin your feet like mine are now!
Which leads me to the question (maybe a good topic for a future episode): Is suffering for beauty and fashion worth it? ;-)
Slivings911, i had plantar fasciitis for awhile. I wore those crocs shoes everywhere, all day everyday, they cushioned my feet and eased my pain. I believe they healed my feet; I no longer have p.f.
Terri Thigpen That's great! I healed mine years ago by wearing a running shoe and orthotic inserts every.single.day for about a year. Then gradually I slipped into bad habits again. Now I'm suffering again. It will pass. :-)
Yes I have flat feet and do lots of sport so need custom made insoles in my sports shoes. I also over pronate and sometimes get plantar fasciatis
Vionic has shoes/sandals that are designed with built in inserts
Does a high arch cause pain on the top part of the foot when wearing flats or heels? I always feel pain on the upper side of my foot if a shoe doesn't have room, right across that bone from the big toe. I always thought it meant I just had tall feet. I don't even know how to describe it well.
I'm loving your tutorials! Your tips are really helpful most especially the one about undertones. All love!
Hair goals! So beautiful, I can't wait until my hair gets close to your length!
Great! Please talk more about the insoles. I need them desperately! I'm starting to develop a bunion on 1 foot and I want to stop it..plus, in this new job I stand A LOT and it hurts... :(
Another wonderful lesson! I have Egyptian flat feet, have insoles for my shoes and now try to get moderate kitten heels or really good quality walking shoes. Clark's is a good company. I am also going to get two new pair of shoes from SAS, also a good company.
Wish I remembered to come to you when I was buying shoes. Fp. Thank you! Please make more of these videos.
What a wonderful video Justine! Thanks a lot! 😘💖
I have also greek foots. For me I find the perfekt Sneakers, they are from Reebok (classic). Thank you and have a good time.
I love your videos. You offer so much valuable and helpful info in such a beautiful way, with such a beautiful and gracious, respectful spirit. You're awesome☺👍✨
When you're American, but you didn't know that US athletic shoes follow a different sizing system than non-athletic shoes. I love learning new things from Justine.
Thanks for sharing it's was useful to know and as usual I really enjoyed your simple explanation
Hi Justine. First: love your videos! Can't get enough of your knowledge. Recently I'm looking for good quality leather shoes and handbags. I'll see a lot of information, but sometimes not sure what it means ie. grained leather.
Was wondering if you could give more info about leather. The fabrication, dye and how to recognise good quality etc. You must have a head full of details for us! ❤💋❤
Love the video! Highly informative and really great to watch. I'm learning so much from your channel.
Hello Justine..Im from India. I like your videos a lot because you talk very simply and no exaggeration and no drama. You said you have your insoles. Any information where we can have our insoles prepared in India. Or whom to contact...pls answer if possible.
Thankyou
Neha