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Proper Fit By Sport

    Get the most out of your footwear.
    Why is Proper fit important?
    Proper Fit = better performance, longer endurance & prevents injury.
    Improper Fit = decreased performance, premature breakdown & greater chance of injury.

    Proper Fit Category Guide
    Category Toe Area Width Area Heel Area
    Basketball Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
    Baseball Allow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straight Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
    Football Allow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straight Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
    Tennis Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
    Cross-training Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
    Running Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
    Track & Field Glove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straight Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
    Soccer Glove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straight Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
    Volleyball Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
    Cheer Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Heel can move but is not supposed to slip
    Wrestling Glove like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straight Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
    Hiking Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Try for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
    Walking Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoe Foot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoe Heel can move but is not supposed to slip