Read customers reviews

Most shopping sites offer a customer review section, where you can learn from other shopper's experience, and get feedback on size fit, product quality and their overall satisfaction with the site.

Minimize the risk

With free shipping and free returns, you can order several styles you are considering, and even get two different sizes of the same pair of shoes. Try it on to see what it looks like on your feet and how comfortable it fits, and then decide which items are to be shipped back free of charge and which items you would like to keep.

Look for savings

Search for site-specific savings and special offers, ask to be notified by email when an item you like goes on sale and be a savvy buyer, There are many online shoe stores and they would all like to maintain you as a satisfied customer that keeps coming back.