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High Instep Dress Shoes — What to Look for Beyond Width
Going wider can help some high-instep feet, but width is not a perfect substitute for instep volume.
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Going wider can help some high-instep feet, but width is not a perfect substitute for instep volume.
A quality leather shoe can feel structured when new. It should not require pain, numbness or crushed toes as part of break-in.
Learn how to measure your foot length, ball width, toe girth, waist, instep and heel correctly before ordering leather shoes—and why both feet, width and last shape matter.