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Shoes : Proper Fit by Sport

Get the most out of your footwear.

Why is Proper fit important?
Proper Fit = better performance, longer endurance & prevents injury.
Improper Fit = decreased performance, premature breakdown & greater chance of injury.

Proper Fit Category Guide

Category	Toe Area	Width Area	Heel Area
Basketball	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
Baseball	Allow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straight	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
Football	Allow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straight	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
Tennis	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
Cross-training	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
Running	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
Track & Field	Glove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straight	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
Soccer	Glove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straight	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
Volleyball	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
Cheer	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
Wrestling	Glove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straight	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
Hiking	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
Walking	Allow .25'' to .5'' (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe	Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe	Heel can move but is not supposed to slip