I try to look for real photos of the insoles and soles, not only the outside of the shoe. Now I try to read as many real user reviews as possible before I buy anything. Price is important to me, but quality and comfort are even more important in the long run. Now I am more careful with impulse buys and limited time offers. Over the last months I noticed that some of my favorite items are not the most expensive ones. I also pay attention to return policy and customer service response time.
If anyone is interested in real user experiences, I sometimes write short notes about the shops I test.
You can find one of the pages here:
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For coats and blazers I usually go one size up if I want to layer sweaters under them. Reading comments with real body photos is one of the best ways to check sizing. Good stitching usually means the item will not fall apart after one or two washes. Smaller shops can be surprisingly friendly if they care about repeat customers. I like when they mention whether the fabric has stretch or not, that detail matters a lot.
Just sharing my personal feedback.