Athletic and Running Shoe Fit Tips

Look for a sport specific shoe.
Go to a specialty store. Runners should visit a specialty running store.
Take injury history into account.
Measure feet each time shoes are fit.
Wear the customary socks for to be worn for sport participation. Sock thickness affects the sizing and fit of shoes.
Bring orthotics to fit shoes, if you wear them.
Fit shoes later in the day since feet expand slightly by then.
Leave a finger’s width in front of the longest toe.
Make sure both the heel to ball fit and the shoe length are both matches for your foot.
Make certain the shoe feels comfortable. It won’t be feeling better in a week, if it doesn’t feel good right away.
Check the shoe for manufactured defects. It should line up perpendicular to the ground and not wobble.
Replace your athletic shoes regularly. Runners should replace the shoes every 350-450 miles.
Remember to forget about the size and focus on the fit
Don’t wear a new shoe in a race or in a long distance competitive event.

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