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GETTING FIT FOR SHOES AT FLEET FEET SPORTS
How to Choose the Right Running/Walking Shoe Be prepared to spend 20 to 45 minutes at Fleet Feet, to allow time to be fit properly and to try on a variety of styles once the specific type of shoe you need is determined. By examining your feet and your old running shoes (if you have them), watching you run or walk, and discussing your fitness history and goals, our knowledgeable staff can guide you to the right shoe type for your feet. Running shoes are generally divided into three major types: "Neutral," for those who need little additional support; "stability," the broadest category, for those who need a moderate amount of support; and "motion control," shoes with maximum support. Bring your current running shoes. Examination of wear patterns on the soles can reveal much about an individual's specific biomechanical needs. If you wear orthotics or other special inserts, bring them in as well as they can affect the fit of the shoe. Bring your running socks. If you don't have running socks, check out our in-store selection. Good running socks are usually made of special acrylics or polyester blends designed to wick moisture, keep feet dry, and prevent blisters. Cotton socks tend to be poor moisture managers: They get wet and stay wet, causing friction which leads to blisters. Try shoes on towards the end of the day, or after a workout: Feet tend to swell throughout the day and during exercise. Expect your running or walking shoe to be anywhere from one-half size to two sizes larger than your dress shoes. They're sized differently, and you'll want about a thumb's width of space between the end of your longest toe and the front of the shoe. Shoes that are worn too small can result in blisters and black or lost toenails. Also, shoe sizing may vary from brand to brand, and even from style to style within the same brand.
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