Feet Heart
Feet Heart Shoe Fit, Sizing & Care Guides
Buying comfort shoes online comes down to two questions: will they fit, and are they real? Feet Heart has answered both for Southern California families since 2003 — as an authorized retailer for UGG, Birkenstock, Dr. Martens, Clarks, Taos, Pikolinos, and Timberland, with two Feet World stores (Culver City and Arcadia / Westfield Santa Anita) where our team fits these brands in person every day. Below is our full library of fit, sizing, care, and authenticity guides, organized by brand and by need. Every answer is honest, brand-specific, and written from real fitting-room experience.
UGG guides
- UGG Classic boots compared: Ultra Mini vs Mini vs Short vs Tall
- Best UGG boots for women: which style to buy
- UGG Classic Mini sizing guide: how should it fit?
- UGG Classic Mini vs Ultra Mini: which to buy
- Do UGG Tasman slippers run big? Tasman sizing
- UGG Tazz sizing: picking your size in the platform slipper
- UGG Tasman vs Tazz: which slipper is right for you?
- UGG Tasman vs Disquette
- Do UGG Neumels run big? Neumel sizing
- Best UGG slippers: Tasman vs Tazz vs Scuffette vs Coquette
- The best UGG slippers for women
- Best UGG slippers for men
- Warmest UGG boots for winter & snow
- Are UGGs waterproof? Wearing UGGs in rain & snow
- How to clean UGG boots & slippers
- How to tell if your UGGs are real or fake
- Where to buy UGG boots in Los Angeles
Birkenstock guides
- Birkenstock sizing guide: EU to US conversion & width
- Best Birkenstock sandals: which style to buy
- Birkenstock Boston sizing guide
- Birkenstock Arizona sizing guide
- Birkenstock Boston vs Arizona: clog or sandal?
- Birkenstock Arizona vs Gizeh: two-strap or toe-post?
- Best Birkenstock sandals for plantar fasciitis
- How to break in Birkenstocks: footbed molding guide
- How to clean Birkenstocks & care for the cork
- How to tell if your Birkenstocks are real or fake
- Where to buy Birkenstock in Los Angeles
Dr. Martens guides
- Dr. Martens sizing & break-in guide
- Best Dr. Martens boots: which style to buy
- Dr. Martens 1460 sizing guide
- Dr. Martens 1460 vs 1461: boot or shoe?
- Dr. Martens 1460 vs 2976 Chelsea: lace-up or slip-on?
- How to break in Dr. Martens
- How to clean Dr. Martens & condition the leather
- How to tell if your Dr. Martens are real or fake
- Where to buy Dr. Martens in Los Angeles
Clarks guides
- Do Clarks run big? Clarks sizing & fit guide
- Clarks Wallabee sizing guide: do they run big?
- Clarks Desert Boot sizing guide
- Clarks Wallabee vs Desert Boot: which to buy
- Best Clarks shoes for comfort & style
- Where to buy Clarks in Los Angeles
Timberland, Taos, Pikolinos, Dansko, Vans & Converse guides
- Do Timberlands run big? Timberland sizing & fit guide
- Are Timberlands waterproof? Waterproof & care guide
- How to clean and care for Timberland boots
- Taos shoes sizing & comfort guide
- Best Taos sandals & shoes for comfort
- Best Pikolinos shoes & sandals for comfort
- Dansko sizing guide: do Dansko clogs run big?
- Best Dansko clogs & shoes: which style to buy
- Do Vans run big or small? Vans sizing & fit guide
- Do Converse run big? Chuck Taylor sizing & fit guide
- Vans vs Converse: which sneaker should you buy?
- Vans Authentic vs Classic Slip-On: which to buy?
- Converse Chuck Taylor vs Jack Purcell: which classic sneaker?
- Frye boots guide: Veronica, Melissa & Engineer compared
Best-of guides by category
Seasonal guides
Shopping for the season? These roundups pull together the right styles for the time of year.
- Back-to-school shoes for kids & teens: fit & buying guide
- Winter boots & cold-weather shoes: how to choose
Comfort shoes for jobs that keep you on your feet
Standing all day on hard floors is its own fit problem. These guides cover the most supportive styles for long shifts, with honest picks by profession.
- The best comfort shoes for standing all day
- Best shoes for standing on concrete all day
- Best walking sandals for all-day comfort
- Best shoes for travel & walking all day
- Best comfort shoes for nurses
- Dansko vs Birkenstock for nurses: which clog?
- Best shoes for teachers who are on their feet all day
- What servers and waitstaff should wear on long shifts
- Best shoes for plantar fasciitis: support that helps
Is it real? Spot-a-fake authenticity guides
Counterfeits are everywhere on marketplaces and pop-up sites. These guides show exactly what we check to tell genuine from fake — and remember, buying from an authorized retailer like Feet Heart removes the guesswork entirely.
- How to tell if your UGGs are real or fake
- How to tell if your Birkenstocks are real or fake
- How to tell if your Dr. Martens are real or fake
Shop in person — where to buy in Los Angeles
Prefer to try before you buy? Our two Feet World stores fit every brand we carry in person. These local guides cover both stores and where to find each brand around LA.
- Shoe store in Culver City — Feet World by Feet Heart
- Shoe store near Westfield Santa Anita (Arcadia) — Feet World
- Where to buy UGG boots in Los Angeles
- Where to buy Birkenstock in Los Angeles
- Where to buy Dr. Martens in Los Angeles
- Where to buy Clarks in Los Angeles
Popular styles to shop
Ready to buy? A few in-stock favorites across the brands above:
- UGG Classic Mini II and Tasman II slipper
- Birkenstock Arizona and Boston clog
- Dr. Martens 1460 8-Eye Boot and Clarks Wallabee
Frequently asked questions
Which guide should I read first?
Start with the brand you're buying, because each one fits its own way — UGG and Dr. Martens have their own sizing quirks, Birkenstock uses EU sizing, and Clarks varies by style. The brand's sizing guide above is the fastest path to the right size. If you haven't picked a model yet, the comparison guides (like Birkenstock vs Taos or Dr. Martens vs Timberland) help you choose first.
Do you have UGG sizing guides?
Yes. We have UGG fit guides for the Classic Mini, Tasman, Tazz, and Neumel, plus the Classic boots compared, how-to-clean, and spot-a-fake guides — all in the UGG section above.
Do you have Birkenstock fit guides?
Yes. The Birkenstock section above covers EU-to-US sizing and width, the Boston and Arizona specifically, how to break in the cork footbed, and how to clean and seal it.
Can I call for fit help before I order?
Yes. Our team fits these brands in person every day and can recommend a size over the phone. Call (310) 398-7497 or email info@feetheart.com, or visit Feet World in Culver City or Arcadia.
Still not sure on size or style?
Our fit team knows the brand-by-brand quirks and can recommend a size before you order. Call (310) 398-7497, email info@feetheart.com, or visit Feet World in Culver City or Arcadia (Westfield Santa Anita). Prefer to browse? Start with the full shop or jump to UGG, Birkenstock, Dr. Martens, Clarks, Taos, Dansko, or Timberland. Free U.S. shipping and free 30-day prepaid returns on full-price orders.
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