“Most adults gravitate toward the shoe size they have had for the last 10, even 20 years. But keep in mind that pregnancy or weight gain may increase your foot size. Any shoes vary in size from company to company, so treat the size on the box only as a starting point. Shop for shoes late in the day, when your feet are the largest. Make sure the store uses a Brannock® device to size your feet. Always have booth feet measured before fitting a shoe and fit to the longer foot. Take time to find a quality shoe shop. Your feet are worth it.
Ask yourself these questions when trying on shoes:
-Other than length, do the footwear fit in all of the other areas? Is the heel a good fit, for instance? (That will help stabilize the rear foot when it hits the ground.)
-Does the shoe fit in the mid foot section and the arch area?
-Does it fit around the instep area?
-Does the toe box of the shoe fit the shape of the foot? Is there enough width?
It is never appropriate to “break in” a shoe. Shoes should feel comfortable from the moment you try them on. If you need a shoe horn, your shoes are too small.”
For more information about getting the right or to have your feet measured, stop by New Balance Fox Valley today. Our fully-trained fit specialists are happy to guide you through the shoe shopping experience to assure that you get the right fit.
A portion of this article is from superfeet. Healthy feet. Better life. Guaranteed.
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