Seven Tips to Effective Running Shoe Sizing

摘要

Proper selection of a running shoe involves attention to both style and shoe size. Choosing a shoe based on style and materials has overshadowed the importance of proper sizing. Improperly fitted shoes can lead to issues, such as injured toe nails, Freiberg infarction, blisters, heel slippage, interdigital neuromas, bunions, bunionettes, and nerve compression at the ankle and medial foot. The resultant pain from these issues alters normal gait mechanics and increases susceptibility to further injuries. The following seven tips should be considered as part of the shoe sizing process.