- Try on shoes in the afternoon or end of the day or after a run or workout when your feet is larger.
- Bend the front part of the shoe upwards. It should bend in the area of the toebox. If the shoe bends in the area of the laces or midfoot, it is excessively flexible.
- Poorly fitting shoes can make symptoms of foot pain worse and in many cases be the primary cause of the problem
- Different brands and even different shoes within a brand vary in size. It is always better to measure your feet rather than stick to the number.
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- Make sure you wear the socks that you plan to wear with the shoe at the time you try on the shoes. Socks can add or take away as much as a full centimeter, which can make a big difference in sizing
- Make sure your foot is measured properly before you try on footwear
- It’s always good to wear shoes secured on the feet with laces, straps or buckles, especially walking shoes. If your feet have to work to hold your shoes in place your foot muscles may end up strained.