How to buy flats?

Question

I went to the mall today and came across several pairs of flats that I love. My questions: 1, how do you wear them?(w/socks, or without?) and 2, if i'm a size 81/2 for normal shoes, what size do I buy in flats? Are they supposed to be tight so your toes touch the front?

Answer 1

ok first dont wear socks with them and for #2 try them on and if they're too tight on your toes get a bigger size also if you big toe is showing at the top they're probably too small also......hope this helps!! i love flats!!

Answer 2

1] flats usually are worn without socks - occasionally with hose, but it doesn't work well [ look good ] unless they are leather.
2] try on same size, and 1/2 size larger 8 and 1/2, and 9. Tip of big toe should be 1/4 inch from end of shoe [ about a thumb - should be able to wedge thumb in front of toe ]
3] walk around aisles a bit to make sure they are long enough and wide enough. Leather flats will stretch a little bit; canvas and synthetics won't stretch at all.

Answer 3

do NOT wear normal socks ...
if you wear socks at all *wich i dont*
wear the little mini ones that are thinner
than paper and dont cover your whole foot
if they hurt your feet get a bigger size
if they pop off in the heel when you walk
get a smaller size i do not think
your toes are supposed top touch
but definately flats are CUTE!
and go with lots of stuff too!

Answer 4

WithOUT socks. That would look incredibly dorky. They're not supposed to be tight. They're exactly like regular shoes. They are regular shoes. So try a pair on, and if they don't feel too tight or loose, get them! Let's hope you don't get addicted like me though =}

Answer 5

No socks! Definite no-no! You buy the same size and you want them so they are comfortable but not so they are too loose or too tight. Sometimes the shoes can vary sizes but try on your normal size first then adjust accordingly.

Answer 6

I love the flats at Lulus, Delias, DSW, Journeys, American Eagle, Aldo, Charlotte Russe, Tillys, Mandee, Forever 21, Wet Seal

Answer 7

NO socks. That's about as much as I know. At some stores I think you are suppost to go a size and a half smaller than your regular shoe size.

Answer 8

answer1 is that you DON'T wear socks!! answer 2 it depends on the brand and what they are made of, so you should try them on, and answer 3 is that you want them tight, but not to tight you don't want them loose or big because they make a clomping noise when you walk. hope this helps!!

Answer 9

wearing socks with flats is almost as bad as socks with flip-flops. you don't want them too tight either, but not too loose. just whats comfortable (if you try them on).
personally, i like cheetah print and plaid, its really bold with pattern or graphic tees.

Answer 10

k for #1 they sell special socks for them or you can just go without (whatever you like) #2 just try them on in the store and get what feels comfortable
~*~hope i helped!~*~