10 phrasal verbs used at the shoe store

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
try on	to test how something fits or looks by putting it on	I'd like to try on these sneakers in a size 9. She tried on several pairs of boots before making a decision. Could you try these sandals on to see if they're comfortable? We encourage customers to try on shoes before purchasing. He tried the dress shoes on quickly and decided they were too tight.
take off	to remove something, usually clothing or footwear	Please take off your shoes before entering the fitting room. She took off her old sneakers and tried on the new ones. Customers are requested to take off their socks before trying on shoes. He took off his boots and placed them neatly by the door. It's important to take off your shoes when entering someone's home.
lace up	to tie shoelaces securely	Make sure to lace up your sneakers properly for a comfortable fit. He laced up his hiking boots tightly before hitting the trail. She quickly laced up her running shoes and headed out the door. Could you help me lace up these dress shoes? It's important to teach children how to lace up their shoes independently.
slip on	to put on quickly without needing to tie or fasten	These loafers are easy to slip on and off. He slipped on his flip-flops and headed to the beach. She slipped on her sandals and dashed out the door. Customers often prefer shoes that they can easily slip on and off. They're perfect for everyday wear because they're so easy to slip on.
size up	to determine the correct size for something	We need to size up your feet before recommending any shoes. He sized up the customer's feet and suggested a size 10. Can you size these shoes up for me? She sized up the situation and realized she needed a larger size. Before making a purchase, it's important to size up your options.
break in	to wear something until it becomes more comfortable	It usually takes a few days to break in a new pair of shoes. He's been trying to break in those boots for weeks. She wore her new heels around the house to break them in. Don't worry if the shoes feel a bit tight at first; they'll break in. He broke in his running shoes by wearing them on short jogs.
put on	to place something on your body, usually clothing or accessories	Could you put on these shoes and walk around to test them? She put on her favorite pair of boots before going out. He put on his dress shoes and checked himself in the mirror. It's important to put on the right footwear for different activities. Put on these slippers to keep your feet warm.
take in	to make something smaller, usually by adjusting its size	We can take in the width of these shoes if they're too loose. The tailor took in the waist of his pants for a better fit. Can you take these boots in a bit around the ankles? She took in the hem of her skirt to make it shorter. He asked the shoemaker to take in the sides of his favorite shoes.
wear out	to use something until it is no longer in good condition	These shoes have worn out; I need a new pair. He wore out his sneakers from running so much. She wore out her favorite sandals after years of use. We need to replace these shoes; they're worn out. Try not to wear out your shoes too quickly by alternating pairs.