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Shopping for snug fitting gym shoes with the
hopes of comfort following break in period is the biggest
fallacy. In fact, a 'break in' period is as authentic as the
Tooth Fairy. So the question becomes how does one shop for
flexible fitness shoes without compromising style?
Gym
shoes should feel comfortable from the first trial fit. Do not
purchase show with the expectations of better fitting days.
Size alone
is not the way to determine the comfort of a shoe. From manufacturer
to manufacturer, shoe sizes vary. Try on shoes to feel how the
gym shoe fits. Look at the width of the shoe and compare it
to the width of your bare feet. Regardless how much you love
the style of the gym shoe, if your foot appears wider than the
object of your affection, do not buy the shoes.
Always
try both shoes on for size before finalizing your purchasing
decision. For instance, certain individuals have one foot larger
than the other. In situations like this, shoes that fit the
largest foot should determine the most comfortable fit.
A minimum of a finger's width between your longest toe and the
end of shoe is a good way to gauge a proper fitting gym shoe.
Go shopping
in the late in the afternoon to early evening. Since the feet
swell during the day, a gym shoe that feels comfortable in the
morning may not fit the same way in the late afternoon hours.
Inquire
about the online store's refund, exchange and return policy.
Purchase several pairs of running, tennis or walking shoes.
Try each on in your home for a several days. The vast majority
of online stores and real world retailers allow shoe returns
within a specified time frame. Obviously, the returns are contingent
upon indications of wear.
Notice
style, textures and materials. Select materials that allow flexibility
to move, run and jump. Also, breathable materials are ideal
such as nylon mesh or leather. |
