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Premade Insoles | Tips on Shoe Fitting
 1) Measure your feet while you are standing. This is the most natural and accurate way to get to the right size shoe.
2) Try on shoes later in the day when your feet are larger than in the morning. If you must shop early, try to walk a few blocks prior to coming in the store.
3) Leave about ½ inch of room between the end of the longest toe and the front of the shoe. Note this is not always the big toe. Some folks have a longer second toe.
4) If one foot is slightly larger, do not panic. This is common. Fit to the larger foot. We can usually adjust the other shoe to fit properly
5) Do not obsess on shoe size! Every shoe company sizes differently. If you are a size 8 in one shoe, you may be a full size higher or lower in similar shoes from other brands. Also, as we age, our feet naturally expand.
6) Think about the shape of your feet. Your foot size measures length, but that is only half the story. Find out if your width is average, narrow or wide. Also be conscious of bunions or other issues that may affect fit.
7) Make sure you try on shoes with the same thickness of sock you will wear with them. You can bring your own or ask to borrow a pair from the store. If you have orthotics, bring them along and make sure they work with your new shoes.
8) Pay attention to arch support! For many people, foot problems are caused by too little support. If you love the shoe, but it lacks support, the fix may be quite easy: We can replace the factory insole or make other minor adjustments.
9) Even if you are in a hurry, try on both shoes and walk around the store. They should feel good from the start. You will save time but not having to come back and return them!
10) Share your story. Tell the staff how you will use your footwear so they can help you select the right shoe, insole and sock for your specific needs. Sidewalks, trails, dance floors and beaches are not all created equal!
11) If you are buying running shoes, fit is only part of the equation. Find out if your biomechanics require a motion control shoe, a stability shoe or extra cushioning.
12) Limit wearing new shoes to no more than 90 minutes at a time for the first few days. With running shoes, start out at about 1/3 of your normal distance and work up to the full distance over five or six runs.
13) Do not be embarrassed by your feet! By age 40, most people no longer have the perfect feet of youth. Not to worry! There is no size, shape or ailment we have not seen. Sharing all the details will help us get you to the perfect fit.
14) Treat your feet right! The alignment of your entire skeletal system begins with your feet. Poorly fitted shoes can affect your knees, hips, back, neck and shoulders. Take the time to get the right shoes and the proper fit and your whole body will thank you!
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