Top 5 tips for buying running shoes

1. Shop a local specialty store

Find a specialty store near you

Choose to shop for shoes at a specialty store (such as a running store) instead of shopping at a discount retailer, department store, or sporting goods store.

2. Shop in the evening

• Your feet swell slightly during the day and are largest in the evening.
• Your feet may swell slightly when walking or jogging.
• Be sure your shoes fit when your feet are at their largest.

3. Bring your socks, shoes, and orthotics

• The wear and tear of your old shoes can help identify the type of shoe you need.
• Try on new shoes with the same socks you’ll wear during exercise.
• Bring your orthotics if you wear them to be sure your shoe fits with the orthotics.

4. Share information

Talk to the store’s staff about:

• past experiences and problems with shoes.
• problems with your current shoe.
• the type of exercise you plan to do.

5. Choose to invest

• Invest in a good quality shoe.
• Buy a shoe for its fit and purpose, not for color or the best bargain.

A good quality shoe with the proper fit and support can reduce your risk of injury.

Other tips:

• Try on both shoes in the pair.
• Try on more than one pair of shoes.
• Check for about ½ inch of space between the top of the shoe and the end of your longest toe.
• Check for a snug fit.

Shoes that are too loose or too tight can lead to blisters.

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