The fitting-room mirror cannot tell you everything about a pair of shoes. It cannot show you the walk to the station, the stairs at your destination or the moment you realise there is nowhere to sit. A beautiful pair deserves a closer audition before becoming part of your wardrobe.
While keeping to the retailer’s try-on and return conditions, test shoes indoors on an appropriate clean surface. Walk, turn, stand and sit. Notice whether your heel slips, your toes feel crowded or your foot slides forward. Try them with the socks or tights you intend to wear. Discomfort during a short fitting is useful information; you do not have to dismiss it because the shoes photograph well.
Think about the occasion honestly. A shoe for a short, mostly seated event has a different job from one you need for commuting and an entire working day. Check the fastening, sole and stability, and consider how easily you can put it on. Your needs matter as much as its appearance.
There is satisfaction in finding shoes you reach for willingly. Style becomes easier when you can move through your day without constantly thinking about your feet. Which pair in your wardrobe looks wonderful but never leaves the house?
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