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Dec 11, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Sports Tagged: buying shoes, Footwear, running shoes, selecting footwear, shoe fit, shoes

When I shop for shoes I tend to pick companies I have had good experiences with, and know by reviews and research that they make quality shoes. I bought a pair of Saucony shoes many years ago and found even thought they fit well in the store, outside was a different story. Similarly, I once bought a pair of Asics and ended up giving them away because they hurt my feet. My first few pairs of running shoes were New Balance but I later switched to Nike because I like the Air concept for support and …

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Dec 7, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: buying shoes, foot wear, Footwear, shoe fit, shoe loyalty

When athletes talk about footwear, you often hear, “Be loyal and don’t jump from brand to brand or style to style." So, how true is that statement? Let’s look at a few different perspectives on the subject. From the manufacturer’s perspective, it makes perfect sense. If buyers are loyal and stick to their shoes, life is perfect. They have an on-going audience who remains faithful and so their shoes will always sell. From the shoe store’s perspective, it …

Nov 27, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: buying shoes, Footwear, running shoes, shoe fit, shoes, trail shoes

In today’s marketplace, we are in a shoe buyer’s heaven. Everywhere we turn, there’s a shoe store and in almost every magazine, there are ads galore for new shoes and boots. But are all things equal? Here is where I chime in with a big resounding, NO. First off, we are faced with the typical mall store, usually a chain shoe store that employs people without any degree of knowledge of how to fit shoes. Many times, they also sell shoes that one would never find elsewhere. For …

Nov 22, 2005 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: boot fit, boots, parts of a shoe, shoe, shoe fit, shoes, walking shoes

By understanding the parts of a shoe or boot, people can make informed choices about which walking shoe, running shoe, crosstrainer, or boot is best for their activity—and for their feet. The parts of a shoe are fairly common, regardless of what kind of shoe you are looking for. · The shoe’s counter is the part that wraps around the heel of the foot. · The heel is the back bottom of the shoe. · …

Oct 21, 2005 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: foot wear, Footwear, shoe fit, shoe laces, shoelaces

A few posts ago, I talked about lacing options. Several of these were stretchy laces that are used instead of regular shoelaces. Then a few days ago I read a report from a triathlete who said after a marathon: “My left instep is still quite bruised - it took a pounding from the stretchy triathlon shoelaces that I used and whooops! - never adjusted quite properly. Lesson learned: too loose is better than too snug.” In other words, she put the laces in …

Oct 6, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: fitting shoes, foot wear, Footwear, insoles, shoe fit

Buy a pair of shoes or boots and you’ll get their stock, standard insole. Depending on the manufacturer, it may be good, or it may be a basic, non-supporting piece of heavy cardboard. Fortunately, footwear makers are learning that their buyers want overall quality—and that includes insoles. I have three pairs of running shoes. Three for roads and four for trail. I won’t disclose the brands. Of the seven pairs, four have pretty good insoles. The other three are useable—for a …

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Sep 30, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: blisters, fit, foot blisters, Foot Care, Footcare, Footwear, shoe fit, shoes

Remember Charlie? I mentioned him two days ago when the subject was Don’t Give Up on Footwear. I wrote. “He asked for advice after working hard to rid his feet of calluses. It worked for a long time and then, one day, his feet got trashed during an ultra.” I get that a lot—people asking for advice. The first thing I do is ask the question, “What changed?” The answer sometimes is simple and easy. Other times, it’s complex. People tell me they never …

Sep 28, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: bunions, fit, Foot Care, foot wear, Footcare, Footwear, forefoot width, heel counters, insoles, lacing techniques, Morton’s toe, narrow feet, orthotics, pronation, shoe fit, shoe lasts, socks, supination, wide feet

Maggie was having tremendous problems getting a good fit with her footwear. She wrote, “This is by far the most frustrating thing I have experienced in my quest to find my personal ‘very best way.’ Occasionally I have come up with a combination that has had very acceptable results, only to have the same strategy fail miserably on the next outing.” Charlie was another. He asked for advice after working hard to rid his feet of calluses. It worked for a long time and then, one …

Sep 4, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: black toenails, fitting shoes, Morton’s toe, Mortons foot, shoe fit, toebox, toenails

When trying on shoes, the toebox is one of the most important parts of your shoe. Those little (or large) toes at the end of your feet need room. The toebox is the front part of the shoe that covers the toes. That means we are talking about both height and width. The right toebox can save your toes. The wrong toebox can cost you your toenails. In shoes with the right toe box, your toes will feel comfortable and have room to wiggle and breath. Shoes with the wrong toebox will …

Aug 29, 2005 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Sports Tagged: buying shoes, fitting shoes, Footwear, running shoes, shoe fit, shoes, walking shoes

If you are unsure of how to choose the right footwear for your activity, ask the salespeople at your outdoors store. One caveat though, I mean a “quality”outdoor store. Many people make the mistake of going to a discount store, a department store, or a chain store where, for the most part, the sales people have “zero” shoe-fitting experience. Fitting shoes means more than simply handing you a size nine shoe and pushing down on the toe and saying, “Yup, it has enough room.” …

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