18/03/2021
Putting your best foot forward!๐
Finding the best-fitting shoe among the many choices isnโt always easy. To ensure you walk out with happy feet, you need to make sure the shoe fits properly from heel to toe.๐ค time to share some secrets.
Knowing what to look for will give you a better idea how your next pair should feel on your feet.
โก๏ธ1. Heel
Your heel should fit snug, but not tight, โLaced up (but not tied), you should be able to slide your feet out.โ Lacing your shoes up through the final eyelet minimises slippage. There will be some heel movement, but it shouldnโt be uncomfortable. Any irritation you feel in the store, will be amplified once you hit the road.
โก๏ธ2. Instep
A shoeโs upper should feel snug and secure around your instep, โWhen people feel pressure and tightness, they need more space.โ If an otherwise great shoe has hot spots or pressure under the laces, try lacing it up a different way
โก๏ธ3. Width
Your foot should be able to move side-to-side in the shoeโs forefoot without crossing over the edge of the insole. You should be able to pinch half a centimetre of upper material along the widest part of your foot. If the shoe is too narrow, youโll feel the base of your little toe sitting on the edge of the shoe last.
โก4. Length
Feet swell and lengthen over a workout, so make sure thereโs a thumbโs width of space between your longest toe (which isnโt always the big toe) and the end of a shoe. A friend or shoe fitter can measure this while you stand with your shoes laced up. โYour toes should also wiggle freely up and downโ, โWiggle room protects against front-of-the-footย
โก๏ธ5. Flex
Check the flex point before you put on the shoe. You can do this by holding the heel and pressing the tip of the shoe into the floor. The shoe should bend and crease along the same line your foot flexes. An improperly aligned flex point can lead to arch pain or plantar fasciitis, while a lack of flexibility leads to Achilles-tendon or calf strain
โก๏ธ6. Feel
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