| 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. |
