Shoes
Sandal Sizing Runs on the Footbed: Why Open Footwear Fits Larger
Sandals are sized by the footbed, not the shoe last. Why open footwear runs large, how cork, EVA and leather footbeds differ, and when strap width wins.
Oct 12, 2026
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Width letters, heel pitch, shaft height and resole cost, brand by brand.
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One Pair From Commute to Dinner: Three Shoes Compared
A single pair has to survive standing, wet pavement and an evening. How heel pitch, sole type and upper material decide which shoe can do all three.
Sep 11, 2026
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Ankle Boot Shaft Height and Calf Fit in Centimetres
Shaft height is measured from the heel seat, not the floor, which is why listings disagree. How to read shaft and ankle circumference before you buy.
Sep 9, 2026
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Resole Cost: Leather vs Rubber Soles Over Five Years
Stitched shoes can be resoled; glued ones usually cannot. Here are published resole prices, how leather and rubber wear, and a cost-per-year method.
Sep 13, 2026
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Heel Pitch vs Heel Height: Why 70 mm Feels Like 90
Heel height is not what your foot feels. This explains heel pitch, how a platform cuts it, and how to measure the angle on a pair you already own.
Aug 20, 2026
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Sneaker Widths From Narrow to Wide: One Comparison Table
Sneaker widths are not one system. How published width charts, knit uppers and lacing patterns decide fit, with three shoes compared side by side.
Sep 17, 2026
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Loafer Lasts and Width Letters, Brand by Brand
Two loafers in the same nominal size fit differently because the last differs. How lasts, width letters and heel slip decide whether a slip-on works.
Sep 1, 2026
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Four Products That Care for Leather, Three That Damage It
Cedar shoe trees, rest days and a brush do more for leather than polish. Here is what to use, what damages it, and the routines worth keeping.
Aug 23, 2026
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Wide-Fit Shoes: Reading Width Letters Across Brands
Width letters are not a universal scale. How US and UK shoe width fittings map, how to measure your foot in millimetres, and why 2E differs by brand.
Sep 14, 2026