Finding the right shoes for your wedding day can be tricky. You want the the stilettos but you can only walk in the flats. You’re goal is to find the perfect shoe that makes you feel beautiful, elegant, and powerful. Your wedding shoes will be special, but they should also practical since you will be in them for 6+ hours.

So, where is the balance between the killer heals and the comfy flats?

Here are few things to consider when shopping for your wedding shoes.

Heel Height

If you are planning on wearing heels, be sure you consider the height of the heel. Studies have shown that the most comfortable height of heel for an all day event is anywhere between 3-4 inches. In fact, Beyonce did an article on how all of her performance shoes were 4-inches because that is the most comfortable height to wear.

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Walk-ability

Be sure you can walk in your shoes!!! There is nothing more painful than watching a woman try and walk confidently in shoes that she cannot walk in. Wear your shoes around the house, really break them in, so that way on your big day, you will be able to walk confidently & will do so without getting blisters.

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Future Use

Ask yourself if you would ever wear the shoes after the wedding? If the answer is no, they most likely are NOT the shoes for you. I mean if you are going to purchase a new pair of super rad shoes, you might as well want to be able to wear them again.

All in all, buying new shoes is always super fun! But definitely consider these three ideas before swiping your card!