Check out Miss Meghan’s Shoe Shopping Tips for getting quality shoes in The New York Daily News:

“SIZING UP YOUR SHOES

Meghan Cleary, shoe expert and creator of shoetopia site Missmeghan.com, has these tips for testing shoe quality, no matter what the price.

Is it too flexible? Especially with flats, says Cleary, if the shoe bends too easily, the sole probably won’t last too long.

How do the seams look? Check the stitching. If there’s glue where stitches should be, put it right back on the rack. “If the seams aren’t 100%, then the shoe will just get worse and worse,” warns Cleary.

Is the sole attached firmly? Make sure there are no gaps between the sole and the rest of the shoe.

Is the heel sturdy? Wiggle it, jiggle it. However you want to test it, the heel should be firmly attached to the shoe. Also, check that the bottom of the heel does not wobble.”