Do you love shopping for shoes for your children? They're hard to resist. Their little feet are adorable but those little shoes are almost as cute.
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 everything it should be - pleasant, practical, and safe.
Listen to The Better Business Bureau
Before you even start looking, make sure the site you're at offers secure shopping transactions. You can tell by looking at the URL if it is HTTPS then the site is secure.
Take care to create unique passwords when asked to register before making a purchase and keep your passwords and other online information safe.
Check the store's privacy statement. Make sure your information isn't sold or rented to outside parties.
Are the shipping and return policies apparent and fair? Store policies should be easily accessible and readily available to anyone interested. If you cannot find the stores shipping and return policies get them in writing before you place an order.
Always keep your receipts. Often times a store will say they'll email you a receipt. Don't count on that. Receipts can get lost in your email junk folder and lost forever. Print a copy of your receipt and keep it safe - just in case.
Put on your Sleuth Hat
Before you become a customer at a store you're unfamiliar with, spend a few minutes searching online for store reviews. You may also check the Better Business Bureau to see if any issues have been reported.
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
Is it suede or leather? Do the shoes lace up or do they have Velcro? The materials are important as is any information about sizing, color, and durability.
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
While children's shoe sizes tend to run fairly consistently across the board, it's important to know their measurements too.
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.
There are websites devoted to shoe size conversion so if you know your child's US size then they'll tell you what size your child would wear in Japan and UK sizes too.
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 for children's shoes is more than fun, it's a great way to save time and money. Take the time to protect yourself and do your research before sharing your personal information with a new retailer. You'll be glad you did and your online shoe shopping experience will be a positive one. - 16755
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 everything it should be - pleasant, practical, and safe.
Listen to The Better Business Bureau
Before you even start looking, make sure the site you're at offers secure shopping transactions. You can tell by looking at the URL if it is HTTPS then the site is secure.
Take care to create unique passwords when asked to register before making a purchase and keep your passwords and other online information safe.
Check the store's privacy statement. Make sure your information isn't sold or rented to outside parties.
Are the shipping and return policies apparent and fair? Store policies should be easily accessible and readily available to anyone interested. If you cannot find the stores shipping and return policies get them in writing before you place an order.
Always keep your receipts. Often times a store will say they'll email you a receipt. Don't count on that. Receipts can get lost in your email junk folder and lost forever. Print a copy of your receipt and keep it safe - just in case.
Put on your Sleuth Hat
Before you become a customer at a store you're unfamiliar with, spend a few minutes searching online for store reviews. You may also check the Better Business Bureau to see if any issues have been reported.
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
Is it suede or leather? Do the shoes lace up or do they have Velcro? The materials are important as is any information about sizing, color, and durability.
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
While children's shoe sizes tend to run fairly consistently across the board, it's important to know their measurements too.
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.
There are websites devoted to shoe size conversion so if you know your child's US size then they'll tell you what size your child would wear in Japan and UK sizes too.
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 for children's shoes is more than fun, it's a great way to save time and money. Take the time to protect yourself and do your research before sharing your personal information with a new retailer. You'll be glad you did and your online shoe shopping experience will be a positive one. - 16755
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.
