A guide to your ideal shoe style and fit while shopping online at Mikko
By Michaela Longstaff, Mikko Shoes founder
Looking for a guide to finding your ideal style and fit while shopping online?
There really is nothing like finding a sublimely comfortable shoe that you don’t want to take off! And finding an ideal fit involves a few key considerations.
Every shoe is designed for different occasions, with different shapes, heel heights and materials, which each play a part in sizing.
Shoe size can change considerably throughout your life – whether it be age, pregnancy, fluid retention, weight change, ailments such as arthritis and so on.
It is important to know that while sizing standard is universal, shoe shape and width can play a large part in the overall fit fitting.
Not sure where to start? Ask yourself these questions to ensure the optimum fit when your chosen style arrives in the mail:
Does your foot shape fit the shoe shape you’re looking at?
Are your toes wider shaped, or longer shaped? If the former, you might suit a more rounded or almond toe. Or if you’ve fallen in love with a pointed toe style, consider this with your foot shape and size up to accommodate for the additional width you might need. If you are unsure about the shape of your feet, you can refer to our blog about understanding your foot shape.
If you need orthotics, ensure you’ve picked a style that states that it is orthotic friendly – ours are clearly indicated in the product bios, and we have plenty! Or you can browse our dedicated collection of orthotic friendly styles here.
Need more help? Check out our size guide to cross reference your size.
What season are you buying for?
Consider what kind of temperature you naturally run at. If you always feel cold, you might want to size up in your favourite pair of boots to accommodate a thicker sock as an additional cosy layer.
If you run hot, or you’re buying for summer, soft leather linings and perforated leather styles will ease quickly in the heat, so you therefore may wish a snugger fit for stability.
Still unsure? Ask the experts at Mikko.
At Mikko we take so much care and time when curating our ranges to make sure the fit of each shoe meets our promise of delivering comfort. It’s something we are hugely passionate about and is, in fact, why we started Mikko in the first place!
We consider all foot shapes when putting together the range to make sure that there is something for everyone for a variety of occasions.
The European brands we choose invest significantly in technologies to improve the fit and comfort of every shoe. Some of these technologies include adaptable textiles, padded and contoured footbeds and breathable materials.
Our team are expertly trained in fitting and common podiatry issues, should you need a personal fitting option. If you’re not local to a Mikko store, we’d love to hear from you over the phone and are always happy to talk through your style and fit requirements to support your online purchase.
Finally, don’t forget – we have a purposefully generous online returns policy that enables you to exchange sizes, styles or if required, obtain a refund when you shop online, so if you’re not 100% sure – you can rest assured your online purchase will be practically risk-free!
With love,
Michaela and team
