Shoes-Proper Fit by Sport | Kids Foot Locker
Shoes-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/Softball | 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 |
| 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/Toning | 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 |
| Lacrosse | 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 |
| Skate | 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 | Heel can move but is not supposed to slip |
| Cross Country | 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 |
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