There are some shoe details you should all know and take note and advantage of, if you want you get the best shoes and have them lasting long enough to give the full value of the money you paid for them.

Listed below are some of the most important ones to take note of.

• Shoes have different names, it is best you learn the different terms for the shoes you want, so you’ll always know what to search or ask for.

• Know your conversions: Sizes vary slightly by brand, but this handy printable chart will keep you informed about international sizes as well as men’s vs women’s sizes — which often come in handy when looking for sneakers.

• If you’re going shoe shopping, do it in the evening. That’s when the feet are at their biggest, so you’ll have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary pinch.

• Lengthen your soles’ life with a pair of protectors: They’re not just for your red bottom shoes only. They’re also available in clear, black, and red

• Don’t underestimate the power of a good shining or scrubbing.