Most people know their shoe size, but that magic number really only addresses the length of your feet. If you’ve ever bought shoes because they look nice without taking the time to test them out in the store, you may have found them to be too big or too wide, ending up in pain or discomfort when you take them home and wear them around.   Although the best way to fit narrow feet is to...

The beautiful summer days are upon us, and you want to travel and explore, but your feet are killing you. If your feet are uncomfortable, the culprit could be your shoe fit. Flip-flops, strappy sandals, canvas espadrilles can tie together a summer outfit, but if these shoes are the wrong size, your feet will certainly suffer.   Problems with Narrow Feet Finding shoes that provide the...

Wide feet can be the source of a ton of foot problems, if not accommodated appropriately. Therefore, we broke down the causes of wide feet, the problems they can create and how you can relieve some of the pain associated with wide feet and tight-fitting shoes.   What Causes Wide Feet? There could be a number of reasons why someone has wide feet. The most common answer is genetics – th...

Walking around in shoes that don’t fit properly can cause a number of different issues from blisters to calluses or even bunions in extreme cases. Have you been wondering whether a wide fit meaning shoes that are specifically designed to give more room to your toes and foot, maybe the best option for you?   There are two simple components to shoe sizing: length and width. Everyone is...

If you’ve bought shoes that feel comfortable in one foot, and either loose or too tight in the other foot, it’s possible that you have two different sized feet. If you suspect you have different sized feet, you are certainly not alone. While this may come as a surprise, nearly 60% of the population have different sized feet according to the Brannock Device, which is a standard foot measuring to...

Too often, comfortable narrow shoes for women come at the cost of style, forcing you to choose between a trendy appearance or support for narrow width feet – but not both. At VANELi, we take a different approach on women’s shoes by offering narrow shoe styles that unite both style and comfort for shoes that will make you fall in love.   Benefits & Importance of Arch Support When i...

Have you ever asked yourself, how do I know if I need wide shoes? Well, if you find yourself having trouble fitting different shoe styles, it is likely you have a specialty width shoe. For instance, if your foot fits the length of a shoe, but has extra space on the sides, you probably have narrow width feet. Conversely, if your foot fits the length of a shoe, but is extremely snug on the sides ...

Every woman deserves to go throughout her day in shoes that don’t slow her down. What presents a challenge, however, are women needing specialty shoes sizes. Women with narrow feet in particular can find it very challenging to find comfortably fitting shoes for every day wear. If shoes are too loose around the foot bed, this can cause blisters or calluses to form where the upper may rub on the ...

Special occasions should be reasons to celebrate!  Whether it’s a wedding of a friend or family member, an office party, or a nice dinner date it should be exciting.  More often than not, however, this excitement is often coupled with dread.  The dread of having to find shoes that not only match that beautiful dress you’ve had your eye on but shoes that will be comfortable enough to wear all ni...

Whether it’s walking the dog, running errands, or just trying to hit your step goal on your fitness tracker, we all have to get around!  However, finding shoes that can accommodate all that mobility while looking fashionable and keeping your feet comfortable can be challenging.  This challenge becomes even more complicated if you have narrow feet.   Ill-fitting shoes can make what sh...