Feet and fingerprints

Feet and fingerprints, no two are exactly alike. That's why we cannot expect every shoe out there to fit each us perfect right out of the box. If you are close, or as like many folks, bought a pair a hair too narrow don't fret! Find a local shoe repair shop, preferably one with 87+ years in the business like American Shoe Shop, Inc. in Wenatchee, WA (sorry for the shameless self promotion). They should have the know how to fit you just right. Stretching is always easier to do in the width of a shoe, but usually a small bit of length can be gained as well. If you have lumps or bumps on your feet, many attachments and or specialized stretchers are available to suit your individual needs. Don't sacrifice the fit of an entire shoe just for a small bunion on the outside of your foot. What I'm saying here is that if you have a small spot on a shoe that bothers you, don't go to a size that is too big for the rest of your foot just to fit that one spot. Stretching is usually $5-$10 a pair and certainly beats having to buy a new pair.