Fit Check
Your new running shoes feel good when you try them on, but how can you be sure if they fit? Here are some things to check for.
Try on shoes at the end of the day, when your feet are naturally a bit swollen.
Remember that shoe size can change as people age, and that different companies have different standards for sizing. Be open to trying a few different sizes to see what works best for you. When trying on shoes, you want to make sure the base fits your foot properly. To check this, take out the insole (also called the sock liner) and place it on the floor. Step onto it, and check to see where your foot falls on the insole. You should be able to place the width of a finger between the end of the liner and your longest toe.
Then replace the insole, put the shoes on, lace them up and see how they feel. Try walking or running in your them. Are your heels shifting around? Do you feel the shoes rubbing on or cutting into your ankle? If so, those aren’t the shoes for you.
You want your heel to feel snug, and your ankle supported.
Also make sure there aren’t any seams or bulky fabric rubbing the top of your foot.
Finally, see if you can splay your toes in the shoes and make sure they have plenty of room. Although narrow shoes may look good, they can cause blisters and even make bunions worse.
Of course, buying online can present extra challenges. Research different brands and types of shoes carefully before you buy. And make sure the company you purchase from has an excellent return policy. At Wooki, as long as they’re still brand new, you have a full year to return your shoes to us if you don’t like them or they don’t fit.
