| Maybe you were teased as a child. And, you've | | | | problems including bunions, corns, hammertoes, |
| politely ignored the references to your feet | | | | and calluses. With the larger sizes more commonly |
| looking like gunboats. Well, the joke isn't on you | | | | available now, women are finding the styles that |
| anymore. Large size women shoes are widely | | | | they want in the sizes that they need. This is a |
| available like never before. Whether you want a | | | | welcome relief for the many women who have |
| dressy pump or a comfortable athletic trainer, | | | | bought shoes in a too-small size because there |
| retailers and manufacturers are figuring out that | | | | was no other option. |
| there is an ever-growing market in large size | | | | If you are a woman with big, glorious feet, make |
| women shoes. | | | | sure that you have both of your feet sized |
| With over 30 percent of all women's shoe sales | | | | every time you buy Joules Wellies shoes. Take |
| being size nine and above, there is big money in | | | | the measurement standing up and sitting down. |
| selling large size women shoes. The fact is | | | | Ask the salesperson for suggestions on shoe |
| women's feet are getting bigger. While women | | | | brands that might work with your foot size and |
| over the age of 35 have an average shoe size of | | | | shape. |
| seven and a half, their younger counterparts | | | | If you are trying to minimize the size of your |
| average a shoe size of eight and a half. | | | | feet, look for shoes with rounded toes and |
| This "growing" demand for women's shoes in | | | | moderate heels. You may want to stay away |
| sizes nine through fifteen has spawned many new | | | | from pointy pumps, ballerina flats, and t-straps |
| Joules Coats retailers and shoe manufacturers | | | | that can lengthen the appearance of your feet. It |
| who specialize in larger sizes. Twenty years ago, a | | | | is also best to stick to neutral tones or colors that |
| woman with big feet had very limited options in | | | | blend well with hose or pants. |
| shoes. Now, she can choose from a vast array of | | | | Finally, keep in mind that if the average shoe size |
| business, casual, and even golfing shoes. | | | | of women keeps growing, you may find yourself |
| It is estimated that approximately 85 percent of | | | | having smaller than average feet. Those jokes |
| women buy shoes in the wrong size. Most often, | | | | about your less than dainty tootsies will certainly |
| they buy shoes that are too small. Ill-fitting shoes | | | | be a thing of the past. |
| can contribute to a whole host of medical | | | | |