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When shopping online -- or even in store -- many people worry about whether or not they are buying the right size shoe for their foot. While sizing may seem simple, many factors go into the fit of a shoe. Your shoe size can vary between manufacturers, and even between different styles of the same brand. At The Shoe Mart, we carry shoes ranging from sizes 5 to 20 and widths AAA-EEEEEE. What does this mean? Widths from 2A - 6E can be broken down...

If you browse the men's shoes on our site, you'll see terms like "Blucher", "Oxford", "Derby", and "Balmoral". What do these terms mean?Blucher Referred to as a "Derby" in the UK Open lacing system, in which eyelets sit on flaps stitched directly to the outside of the shoe, unrestrained. Seen as less formal than Balmorals. There is some debate as to whether or not Bluchers are appropriate with a suit, but many Americans will agree that a...

Lucchese Boots are famous for their amazing, original fit. However, original doesn’t mean boring! Lucchese Cowboy Boots are available with many different toe and heel styles--so many that it can get confusing! We’ll break it down for you. * Pictures are above their descriptions!Toe Styles:0 Toe - The extra-narrow version of the Classic Cowboy Toe.1 Toe - Also called the S Toe, or French Cut Toe.2 Toe - Also referred to as the J Toe, the classic...