Women's Wellies

Maybe you teased as a child. And, you've politely ignored the references to your feet looking like gunboats. Well, the joke is on you. Large size women shoes are widely available like never before. Whether you want a pump or a coach dressed in comfortable exercise, retailers and manufacturers trying to find that there is a growing market of women's large shoes.

With more than 30 percent of footwear sales of all women being size nine and above, there are a lot of money in selling large size women shoes. The fact is that women's feet are getting bigger. Although women over age 35 have an average shoe size of seven and a half, their younger counterparts average a shoe size of eight and a half years.

This "culture" of the demand for women's shoes in sizes from nine to fifteen has spawned many new Joules Coats retailers and shoe manufacturers who specialize in larger sizes. Twenty years ago, a woman with big feet had very limited options in shoes. Now she can choose from a wide range of business, sports, and even golf shoes.

An estimated 85 percent of women buy shoes in the wrong size. Most often, they buy shoes that are too small. ill-fitting shoes can contribute to a multitude of medical problems, including onions, corns, hammertoes and calluses. With the larger and more widely available today, women are finding the styles they want in the formats they need. It is a relief for many women who have bought shoes in a size too small because there was no other choice.

If you are a woman with large feet glorious, make sure you have your feet sized each time you buy Joules Wellies shoes. Take the measurement standing and sitting. Ask the salesperson for suggestions on brands of shoes that could work with your foot size and shape.

If you try to minimize the size of your feet, look for shoes with rounded ends and moderate heels. You may want to stay away from pointy pumps, ballerina, and t-straps that can lengthen the appearance of your feet. It is also preferable to stick to neutral tones or colors that blend well with a hose or pants.

Finally, keep in mind that if the average size of women continues to grow, you may find yourself having smaller than average feet. The jokes on your tootsies will certainly be less delicate a thing of the past.