Summer is a chance to free your feet from the confines of boots and closed-toe shoes and give them a chance to breathe in open- toed sandals.

Summer is a chance to free your feet from the confines of boots and closed-toe shoes and give them a chance to breathe in open- toed sandals.

Sandals and summer shoes still have to fit properly to be comfortable.

There's nothing as uncomfortable as a pair of shoes that squeeze your toes, making that stroll on the beach or along a street unpleasant.

Summer shoes tend to be subjected to a great deal of wear in a short time, so selecting a pair that will be comfortable will prevent costly mistakes and a collection of shoes that spends its life in the back of a wardrobe.

Also remember that the summer doesn't always mean endless days of sunshine, so a pair of summer shoes that can withstand wet weather without any effects on the material is a worthwhile consideration.