Buying shoes can be so much fun. Those little adorable shoes for children are enough to make you want to buy them just to look at, never mind the practicality.
Shopping for shoes online is even more fun because you don't have to haul an armload of boxes to the car. However, shopping for shoes online also poses some uncertainty. Will the shoes fit? Will they hold up?
Here are a few online shoe buying tips to make sure your online shoe shopping experience is a positive one.
Heed the Better Business Bureau's Tips for Online Shopping
The BBB recommends only shopping at secure sites with the prefix HTTPS in their URL. The S means it's secure.
If a site asks you to register, protect your password and make it unique from all your other online passwords to ensure sure your personal information isn't stolen.
What is the store's privacy policy? It should be listed somewhere on their site. Make sure they're not profiting by selling or renting your personal information.
Make sure the shipping and return policies are straightforward, fair, and acceptable to you. It's not too much fun to click "buy" and then find out your not going to see those cute little shoes for weeks.
Print and store all receipts. In most cases you'll need them to make a return and you'll also want them handy in the event that an issue comes up.
Put on your Sleuth Hat
Look for online reviews about the store. There are many review sites online which make it easy to find information. The Better Business Bureau is also a great place to find feedback.
What brands and designers does the store carry? If they represent brands and designers with a reputation for quality, that's a good sign. Check to make sure the shoes run true to size.
Accurate and Descriptive Information
The best online retailers provide very detailed descriptions about their products. They'll provide information about the materials as well as information about the size.
A picture is worth a thousand words. That's not entirely true because a picture won't tell you whether an item is leather or pleather however it will help you see color and style.
Know Your Child's Shoe Size
The good news is that children's shoes tend to run fairly consistent when it comes to sizing. So once you know your child's shoe size you can be fairly certain they will translate to most brands.
That being said, make sure you're buying shoes in the right sizing standard. Shoes can be sized as U.S., U.K., European, Mexico, Japan and even U.K. Australia. They can be measured in inches, millimeters, and centimeters.
If you know your child's shoe size in U.S. sizes, but the shoes you're looking at online are listed in European sizes you can often find conversion charts online.
Leave room to grow if you're uncertain. Ordering a half size or even a full size larger than what your child wears is a good practice especially if you're uncertain. They grow so fast you're not risking too much.
Shopping online can be a delightful experience and there's nothing better than finding an online retailer you can trust and do business with. Take your time and conduct a little research, protect your passwords and identity and make sure you know what size to order. These steps will save you a ton of time and potential headaches making your online shoe shopping experience a pleasant one. - 16651
Shopping for shoes online is even more fun because you don't have to haul an armload of boxes to the car. However, shopping for shoes online also poses some uncertainty. Will the shoes fit? Will they hold up?
Here are a few online shoe buying tips to make sure your online shoe shopping experience is a positive one.
Heed the Better Business Bureau's Tips for Online Shopping
The BBB recommends only shopping at secure sites with the prefix HTTPS in their URL. The S means it's secure.
If a site asks you to register, protect your password and make it unique from all your other online passwords to ensure sure your personal information isn't stolen.
What is the store's privacy policy? It should be listed somewhere on their site. Make sure they're not profiting by selling or renting your personal information.
Make sure the shipping and return policies are straightforward, fair, and acceptable to you. It's not too much fun to click "buy" and then find out your not going to see those cute little shoes for weeks.
Print and store all receipts. In most cases you'll need them to make a return and you'll also want them handy in the event that an issue comes up.
Put on your Sleuth Hat
Look for online reviews about the store. There are many review sites online which make it easy to find information. The Better Business Bureau is also a great place to find feedback.
What brands and designers does the store carry? If they represent brands and designers with a reputation for quality, that's a good sign. Check to make sure the shoes run true to size.
Accurate and Descriptive Information
The best online retailers provide very detailed descriptions about their products. They'll provide information about the materials as well as information about the size.
A picture is worth a thousand words. That's not entirely true because a picture won't tell you whether an item is leather or pleather however it will help you see color and style.
Know Your Child's Shoe Size
The good news is that children's shoes tend to run fairly consistent when it comes to sizing. So once you know your child's shoe size you can be fairly certain they will translate to most brands.
That being said, make sure you're buying shoes in the right sizing standard. Shoes can be sized as U.S., U.K., European, Mexico, Japan and even U.K. Australia. They can be measured in inches, millimeters, and centimeters.
If you know your child's shoe size in U.S. sizes, but the shoes you're looking at online are listed in European sizes you can often find conversion charts online.
Leave room to grow if you're uncertain. Ordering a half size or even a full size larger than what your child wears is a good practice especially if you're uncertain. They grow so fast you're not risking too much.
Shopping online can be a delightful experience and there's nothing better than finding an online retailer you can trust and do business with. Take your time and conduct a little research, protect your passwords and identity and make sure you know what size to order. These steps will save you a ton of time and potential headaches making your online shoe shopping experience a pleasant one. - 16651
About the Author:
Looking for unique shoes created by some of today's most creative designers? Kate Marie Wilber is the owner of Barefoot Bella Children's Boutique, your premium source for children's boutique shoes from infant to size 13. Visit www.BarefootBella.net for the perfect items for the precious boy or girl in your life.
