Stop Buying The WRONG Shoe Size (How Your Dress Shoes Should Fit)

About this video

Centeno teaches how to properly fit dress shoes by using a Brannock Device to measure foot dimensions, understanding that sizing varies across brands due to different shoe lasts, and knowing what to look for when trying on shoes. He emphasizes that proper fit in key areas—the ball of the foot, toe room, and heel—is essential for comfort and function, and provides practical tips for the shoe-shopping process.

Key takeaways

  • Centeno argues that fit is king with dress shoes, and poor-fitting shoes cause pain and damage regardless of appearance
  • Centeno recommends using a Brannock Device to establish baseline measurements (length, arch, width), but notes that brands vary in sizing due to unique shoe lasts, so trying on shoes is essential
  • Centeno teaches that when trying on shoes, the ball of the foot should sit snugly in the widest part, there should be ample toe room without crushing, the heel should not slip, and walking on carpet to test the fit is crucial

Episode details: published December 19, 2017 · 411K views · 5:59 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Antonio Centeno’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.


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