All runners need shoes with the right fit to protect not only their feet but also other parts of their bodies that are affected when they run like the back.
The shoes help prevent injury and provide protection to the feet as they hit the ground.
They also help stabilize the feet as they are subjected to the twisting and bashing motion as the runner negotiates the track.
The shoes a runner must wear should be able to control the motion of the feet, absorb the shock generated as the foot hits the ground.
They should also be durable and flexible enough.
Here are some simple advices on how to fit running shoes when you go to buy them, preferably from a specialty shoes store where the sales associates can assist you in your quest for the right shoes.
•Always leave at least half an inch or a thumb's width between the end of the shoe and your longest toe.
Avoid getting shoes that are fit quite snugly.
Your feet will swell and a tight fitting shoe will limit the movement of your feet within the shoe and affect your performance.
•Try to go to the specialty store when there are less customers and the store is quiet.
The reason for this is to give you enough time to look around and take time too to try on the shoes before you finally decide which one to purchase.
•Bring along the socks you normally use for running.
Putting them on as you try on the running shoes you intend to buy will help you get the proper feel and fit.
•The best time to try buying new shoes is in the afternoon or evening after your feet have swelled slightly.
This will help you get shoes with the right feet.
You can also run or jog a few miles before going to the store at any time.
Your feet would have swelled after running or jogging.