Courtesy: Salvatore Ferragamo

Perfect Fit

The fit of a shoe depends on how it is made, the quality of raw material used and the aim that comfort comes first. Shoe moulds are made scientifically to ensure a perfect, comfortable fit. The heel has to be in proportion to the foundation of the shoe. The sole, heel and arch (the curve under your foot) have to be co-ordinated to ensure maximum comfort.

A perfect shoe should fit your foot like a glove, like second skin. Ideally, the fit must be just right - not too tight, not too loose. Are there any of these available and if yes, where can you buy them?

Fashionable Comfort

Good manufacturers concentrate on comfort and design simultaneously. The quality of leather and other material used, the way it is tanned and how the shoe is stitched, separates the good from the bad.

Shop Right

'Bata' has a range of attractive and comfortable shoes and markets several international brands as well. 'Hush Puppies', designed for men and women, are comfortable to wear and can be worn with either casual or formal wear.

'Marie Claire' is a fun and fashionable range specifically for women. Their range comprises open, comfortable sandals with soft soles, which are available in a range of styles and colours.

The 'Sandak' and 'Weinbrenner' range are designed for the outdoors. The 'Power' range is feminine, fun and sporty and goes well with casual wear.

Rinaldi Shoes makes comfortable evening and party wear. Yes, party shoes can be comfortable too! A strictly 'no leather' store, Rinaldi shoes are made of materials such as silk and brocade. The shoes are cushioned - a protective layer on the insole and a soft inner wall - to make the feet more comfortable. They also tailor-make shoes so that the fit is just perfect.

Joy Shoes at Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace & Tower is has evening footwear, which is both fashionable and comfortable. Each shoe is made with the heel-arch-sole theory in mind. This means that the shape and curve of your foot is considered while designing the shoe. Fashion and comfort are given priority to make sure that each pair of shoes fits your foot like a glove.

So, when it comes to shoes, make sure that the fit and comfort are your top priority Go ahead then, take your pick, flaunt your fashion and put your best 'shoe' forward!

(With inputs from Remu Zaveri, Joy Shoes; Jyotika Chitkara, Rinaldi Designs)