For women's job hunting, choosing pumps is very important.
For job-hunting recruit pumps, you need to choose "shoes that won't hurt your feet" even if you wear them every day.
However, it is also necessary to hold down the points that should be considered, such as the height and thickness of the heel and the design of the toe.
If you fail to choose pumps, not only will it be a physical burden such as blisters and tired feet, but it may also affect your impression on the interviewer.
This time, MAMIAN, a shoe professional, will introduce how to choose pumps that are essential for job hunting and what to pay attention to when choosing them.
If you are a job hunter and have trouble choosing Recruit pumps, please refer to it!
How to choose recruit pumps
<Characteristics of pumps that job hunting girls should choose>
- Color…Black
- Material: matte smooth material (natural leather/synthetic leather)
- Design: Plain and simple
- Heel height: 3-5cm
- Heel thickness... not too thin
- Shape of the toe: round toe/square toe
First of all, we will introduce how to choose recruit pumps, which are said to be the best for job hunting.
The color of recruit pumps is the same color as the suit, that is, black is the basic color.
Choose pumps with a simple design and no patterns or bijou.
There are shoes designed with straps, but depending on the company, it may not be possible, so it is safe to choose the type without straps.
If you choose one with a strap, it is better to make it removable or attach the strap later.
The ideal material is a matte, smooth material. It doesn't matter if it's natural leather or synthetic leather.
It is safer to avoid shiny and flashy materials such as enamel and materials that give a casual impression such as suede in job hunting and business situations.
Similarly, choose heels with a height of 3 to 5 cm and a sense of stability so as not to give a flashy impression.
Pointed toe and open toe shoes also give a flashy and casual impression, so they are avoided in job hunting.
Round toe pumps with rounded toes and square toe pumps are said to give a better impression in the business scene.
Points to note when choosing pumps
When choosing recruit pumps, there are other points to be aware of besides color and design.
Here are some points to consider when choosing pumps.
Tip: Choose shoes that fit your feet
Even if you choose pumps according to the etiquette of job hunting, if the shoes are not suitable for your feet, your feet will hurt or cause blisters while walking.
If your feet hurt, your job hunting performance will also decline.
When choosing pumps, be sure to try them on and check the fit of the arch, heel, and toes.
In order to check all 3 points, when you try on the shoes, try standing, sitting, squatting, and walking as if you were actually wearing them.
Additionally, even if you don't have any problems right away, you may feel pain after wearing them for a while. So wear them for a few minutes to get a good feel for how they fit your feet.
Note 2: Try-on will be done after noon
From the evening to the night, it is a time when the feet are swollen. Therefore, it is said that the best time to try on pumps is in the evening.
…But pumps that are perfect for swollen feet in the evening are not the best, and the main premise is that you can wear them stress-free during the most active hours of job hunting.
Wearing shoes that are too big for your feet in the evening will not only have a negative impact on your feet, such as your feet slipping inside the shoes and putting an unnecessary load on your feet, but it will also make your walking and posture unnatural, which can seriously damage your body. It can also do damage.
For this reason, we recommend pumps that are the perfect size for when you are most active around noon, and that are roomy enough so that you don't get too swollen, and that have cushioning.
Note 3: Choose shoes that are comfortable for you to walk in
Let's decide how many cm heels to choose from the ease of walking.
High heels make your legs look longer and more beautiful, but if you're not used to wearing pumps for a long time, don't overdo it and choose low shoes.
If you are not used to wearing shoes with heels, it is OK to choose shoes without heels.
In recent years, employment regulations have been loosened at various companies, and it is said that most interviewers think that heels are not necessary.
However, even in recent years, it is true that there are companies that judge job hunting students by the presence or absence of heels.
If you do your research in advance about the characteristics of the company you are applying to, it will be helpful when choosing shoes for job hunting. It is "safe" to choose shoes with heels so that you don't have a negative image of your shoes when you go.
Even if you choose shoes without heels, avoid loafers and sneakers.
Depending on the company, shoes with laces may be considered casual and may lead to a negative image.
Choose the pumps that suit you at MAMIAN!
MAMIAN manufactures shoes with Japanese women's feet in mind. Above all, the iCoN (icon) series, which does not hurt your feet and has a secure fit, has a large number of pumps that meet the elements of recruit pumps.
The iCoN series was created with the aim of creating heel shoes that will not hurt your feet, even if you have bunions or are not used to wearing pumps.
The insole is a fluffy cushion, and the inside of the instep is made of soft mesh, and different materials are used depending on the location to improve the fit.
The toe has a round toe and square toe that are perfect for job hunting, and you can choose according to your foot shape.
At MAMIAN, you can try on the shoes you purchased at home and return them if they don't fit you.
Let's check the ease of walking slowly at home. In particular, if you don't usually buy pumps, we recommend wearing a suit or black stockings when you are looking for a job.
