Your choice of shoes for any purpose should do all the following:
*The shoes you are buying, need to fit properly.
*They should feel comfortable.
*They should act as a cushion for your feet and at least give your feet time to react to the pressure applied.
*The shoes chosen should be very supportive and aid in the alignment of your foot when it touches the ground.
The shoes you purchase as unique gift ideas women should be purchased with all of these qualities but also should be a special gift fitting the personality of the one for whom the gift is being purchased. Make sure you obtain the proper shoe sizes.
You should measure feet at the end of the day because this is the time your feet will be the largest. This is very easy to do and a simple tape measure will work nicely if you measure correctly. You will need to measure the length as well as the width of your feet. This is easily done if you follow these simple steps:
1. Place a blank sheet of paper on the ground with the sock that you are intending to wear with the shoe. Get someone to trace carefully around your foot while holding the pencil in a upright fashion. The pen or pencil should be at 90 degrees to the floor.
2. Measure the outline from the middle of the back of the foot diagram to the end of the biggest toe.
3. Measure the width of your feet by measuring across the widest part of your foot.
4. Simply take your measurements that you have calculated and use the chart to determine the exact size you will need.
Use the following chart to determine the size needed. As shoe sizes differ throughout the world, ; this will depend upon where you are ordering shoes from. Choose the shoe size needed according to where they are being ordered from.
Once you have your proper shoe size, you will need to use this chart to determine the width needed:
Once this is finished you will have your shoe size and width size of your feet so that you can order comfortable shoes.
Now it will be important for you to pick out the type of shoe that will be needed if it is to be used for a wedding or an anniversary occasion. You may buy many types of shoes as gifts and so I will provide a complete list if you will be buying shoes as gifts to be used on other occasions, as well. Later, I will discuss the shoes I feel are most appropriate for the actual wedding or anniversary day. This is a complete list of shoe types that are possible as gifts:
Unique Womens shoes
If you are getting shoes as a gift to honor a special occasion; there are many choices to make which could include the following:
Ballerina Flats
Ankle Booties
Ankle Strap Heels
Cone Heels
Pumps
Sling back Heels
Cork High Heels
Spoon Heels
Peep-toe Heels
Stilettes
Platform
Kitten heels
Scarpin
Wedges
Mules
Trainers
Open Toed Sandals
Gladiator Sandals
Gladiator Boots
Oxfords
Thigh High Boots
Loafers
Fantasy Shoes
Cowgirl Boots
Women’s Wedding Shoes
If you are buying shoes for the wedding party to wear for the special occasion or as shoes for special anniversary attendants; this will be not only a lasting memento for the occasion but a valuable gift for special people in your life. As many 
weddings and anniversaries are held in non convention venues now in days, it will be important to consider the venue in order to choose the best shoes for the occasion. Often times it will be necessary to have two sets of shoes for this day. One would be more formal and the other more relaxed and comfortable especially if a dance is being held but this will depend on the occasion and the venue. If the marriage is taking place on the beach; then quality sandals could be highly considered. If it is a winter wedding, then of course you will need nore substantial shoes. You will want the shoes to match the type of attire being worn and to be comfortable to stand for taking pictures and for walking. The bride of course needs to have a special set of shoes that will set her apart from the rest of the people as she is the queen of this event. Order shoes that will match the colors of the occasion and then they will add so much to the event.
Mother of the Bride Wedding Shoes
The mother of the bride wedding shoes should be extra special for the wedding event; but even for an anniversary while mother is still living make sure that she has a special pair of shoes for this event. The value of mothers can not be underestimated. She remains as mom but also as the grandmother of your children if it is an anniversary event. Treating her very special and honoring her contributions to the family and the occasion will be very proper and well-received. Her shoes does not have to completely match the wedding or the anniversary party but should not clash with the chosen colors either as she will likely be featured in some pictures of the occasion. Other than this, a beautiful, comfortable and supportive shoe will ensure that her feet remain happy for this event.
Designer Wedding Shoes
Not every wedding will be able to purchase designer wedding shoes, but for those who can afford it a unique set of shoes
designed specifically for the wedding or the anniversary makes a sensational item. These shoes will be designed in order to make the wedding a very glamorous event. These shoes will be cherished and then kept to wear at highly formal events. If you want to be on top of the fashion choices and have a design that completely fits the occasion; there are many designers who will be happy to help you in this regard. Of course this service is for the select few who have the financial means and desire to settle for nothing but the best.
Conclusion
Special events such as weddings and anniversaries need unique wedding gift ideas. The choices of shoes are many and varied but it is important to consider the reasons for the purchase and to ensure that the shoes will not be a distraction in pictures. They must be comfortable and fit properly giving the support needed. Often times, more than one pair of shoes will be needed especially if the event has many changes of venue or purpose. Give careful attention in order to determine the type of shoes that will be needed.