How To Find Your REAL Shoe Size For Tennis, Basketball, And Other Court Sneakers

[@FootDoctorZach]

When should you throw away your sneakers?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJXCcpx8es6Ab5I

[@RhayaderGoesToTown]

Not before you feel skin touching the ground 😂

[@Jtevkicksandcards]

Ive been in pain for 2 years doc said plantar fascia but its my ankle is always swollen to the point after work i almost fall i know something else is wrong

[@cole9777]

@@Jtevkicksandcards try and get some insoles for your shoes for people who are on their feet all day. You can easily get some off of Amazon for 25-30 bucks. I have a large foot (14 US) and I have problems with my feet aswell, I'm flat footed and have weak ankles. I ordered a pair of insoles that specifically site the need for my feet, and they work perfectly. If you haven't tried getting a pair of insoles for your shoes that directly help with the issue you're having then I suggest you try getting a pair.

[@kelvianmularso2587]

I finally understand how to pick a basketball shoe for my wide foot, thanks doc, as always.

[@julaincastellanos19]

I am now just seeing this video Branick put me at 10.5. I tried 10.5 for bball shoes in Nike and WoW ,then I tried 11 but even then my toes would push the top of the shoes on impact when I dunked or slammed 10ft line in Vball. I went up to 11.5 and found I had adequate space and even produced more power in movement and jump overall.

[@jenniferd.7384]

Thank you for the video. I find the best system to measure your foot is to stand against a straight wall with heel touching the wall and to put a piece of a4 paper under the foot and trace your foot on that piece a paper. Then use a measuring tape to measure the longest toe to heel. That will give you the size in cms. Then when ordering shoes look for the size in cms (japan uses this system) and see if it matches up to your size. Because a size 7 US female for Nike may be 23.5 cm for example and a size 7 for Addidas may be 24 cm, etc…the companies run different sizes against cm. The cm seem more consistent.

[@FootDoctorZach]

That’s the true size mid heel to big toe - it’s just weird how a lot of sizing doesn’t go off of that- I’ve always wondered why there isn’t a standard system universally- it would encourage more people to buy different varieties of shoes if they could be confident of their size

[@danc2014]

Also need to note the shoe material. Real Leather when used will stretch a bit but I find the shoes now use a plastic coated leather and it does not stretch at all. Or the have soft cloth which will stretch or a firm nylon mesh which does not. This will alter how a shoe fits and the comfort you will have

[@vinnyseed1142]

Accurate video. My shoe size according to the brannock device would be like a 7 or 7.5 mens but most shoes I need to get a size 8 or else my pinky toe will rub against the side of the shoe and it's very uncomfortable. So I just have to have a little extra toe room to accommodate my wider feet

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yup it’s like a puzzle

[@lrac_1]

I remember when my pinkie toe bussed out the side of an air max in 8th grade …the wet weather made me notice itn

[@ThisisRubbishlo]

Same I have wide feet have to go a size up for comfort

[@Sushigroup2008]

Wish this came out years ago. After decade plus of knee pain, back pain, pf, metatarsal pain, i found out i should go up 3 SIZES. I have short but relatively wide feet and a very high midfoot. Spent so much on therapy, sleeves, insoles, shoes etc By chance i received big Ultraboosts as a gift and that’s when i found out ive been measuring wrong. Now that i use the right size, no pain no accessories. Just needed the shank a little forward and not bend my metatarsals.

[@EdsCollegeLife]

8k subscribers!! Keep it up foot doc!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! Will do!

[@bluedragonvn]

Another awesome video like always. I measured my foot with the brannock device recently and surprisingly the ASICS Court FF shoes fit my shoes like a glove unlike other brands. Can you please do a video on tennis shoes lacing? I heard certain foot type require different lacing.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! I have one on my favorite laces and I go into some detail in the asics GR8 clay video but ill probably do one on techniques sometime soon

[@rafa19rod]

for me it's the same, I play tennis and the Asics court FF fit perfectly even compared to other Asics models

[@tennnis498]

I think it would be cool if shoes had volumetric internal space specifications. I feel like the toe box of the Asics Soln Spd ff 2 would be a bit smaller than the ff 1, and aimed to please the Gel Res 7 crowd who are swamped in the 8. Toe box stretch would be a good now - I’m installing my worn insoles to get me some space initially. I am generally unwilling to err on the side of too big for tennis. The one time I did, something bad happened. But I’m also not willing to wear a Cage that’s an entire size too small either. If my footwork were that good - I might consider! Keep up the awesome site! I’d go to the Court ff, but I had the #1 with the bootie and it was too much pressure atop the foot.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! Yeah I think people like us would like that data but the avg consumer doesn’t care so they don’t put any of it in

[@henrychan1]

They need more wide fit EE basketball shoes. Nike has none, Adidas has couple, and New Balance has 2 pairs.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah it’s crazy that there’s so few with how many they sell a year

[@haroldz123]

Chinese brand is normally wide n high volume in the toe box

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

@@haroldz123 wrong, li-Ning shoes are notoriously narrow

[@saulgoodman2018]

I wish these companies will measure them from the inside. It would make it a lot easier to buy. My bare foot size in 10. So 11 to have some room. But I wear a 13 4e. I have to try on like 20 pairs before I find one that fits. Even in the same brand, sizes are different. My last couple new balance fit perfect the first time. So I'm sticking with that brand. Makes it easier to by online.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah I’m not sure why we can’t get a more universal measuring system to be honest

[@nightowldickson]

This is probably your best video yet - very handy tips! When I buy tennis shoes I usually go half a size larger so I have an index finger worth of wriggle room and so I have enough room to wear thicker socks. Just curious to know if this is actually bad for my feet?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thank you 👍👍 That’s how I size actually

[@michaelfenton4878]

I played tennis in college and in my normal size in most athletic shoes including Nike I have a thumb nail space between my toes and the front of the shoe. My Nike shoes for tennis are a whole size smaller. This is because with all of the starting and stopping, I want a shoe that fits like a glove so I don’t slide around in them. Sliding around in the shoes can cause blisters, cause you to roll and ankle and you are going to just be slower moving around. Many tennis players do this including Rafael Nadal.

[@FootDoctorZach]

If you have the shape foot for that profile yeah that’s the way to go but others can’t

[@darkky65]

thanks for the great info, most shoe reviewer tend to ignore shape and just go state the basic length & if they are wide or narrow footed and not mention shape at all.

[@SubaruWRC1996]

I just bought some walking boots today as needed something comfy for work as I'm stood for 8+ hours and I wear boots for general use as well. They were good though as where I went they took the time to place my feet next to the shoes to see how it would fit to the shoes and also show the correct way to wear and tie them up which sounds simple but I actually learned a few things and I've been wearing boots for years.

[@RhayaderGoesToTown]

This is extremely valuable information. I did the instructions and compared the cutout to pictures of shoes that I previously tried, and it all makes sense now! I predict this will be an extremely popular video! Especially now with the pandemic and people shopping more online.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks glad you found it helpful!

[@defylifeadventure]

This video is a few years old now, in Europe Decathlon sports stores have 3D scanners for foot measurement. Length, width, height, arch etc..

[@anshumalakujur8214]

Thank you soo much I have suffered from childhood for my good pair of shoes now I am more choosy to find a perfect fit for my foot ❤❤

[@RhayaderGoesToTown]

How about a video telling us how you came about creating this channel?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Im not sure anyone would watch it haha but yeah maybe when I hit 10k ill do something like that

[@stinger389dylanlong3]

Yeah I've had my feet professionally measured for Custom shoes They are size 14.5 Mens Went to a store in town, used a branch device the guy brings out a size 13(4e) Which I really didn't understand

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yep- just an outdated method

[@mosslucid1598]

Hey dude what size did you wear before you got your feet professionally measured?

[@stinger389dylanlong3]

@@mosslucid1598 I always put on 15s

[@danc2014]

4E is very wide and may be a custom made shoe (except for New Balance) They probably gave you a 15 to compensate for the normal width of D

[@DoubleD42]

The foot stencil idea is gold, thank you👌

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad it helps 👍👍

[@sht.takeikitchen64]

Doctor Zach, I want to buy a Nike Joyride or Joyride CC3 Setter and I am wearing a Vans kyle walker pro 2 US men size 9 with custom insole by sidas. What size would you recommend?

[@hongyouandychen477]

Hi Zach, I feel like no matter what tennis shoes I try on, I always get a bit of heel slippage dispite having the right size, do you know why that might be?

[@osamasoliman9757]

Thanks a lot Great tips I was doing typically the opposite

[@filipiino96793]

It's so damn tricky for us wide footers. Always gotta compromise the length to accommodate for the needed width.

[@dn6179]

Bro u deaserve st least 1 million subscriber it content is so good and quility of it videos also excellent

[@FootDoctorZach]

Thanks! Hopefully some day

[@animesaw183]

Not having the half size available in my country India is the biggest problem we're facing. We can only go for 1 size bigger or 1 size smaller cos there's no ½ half size available in my country. My true fitting size is uk-7.5 but I can't find half size anywhere, no matter what brand i search. So i always have to go for 1 size bigger "uk-8" cos that's the only size i can go for. But not all the shoes size are same tho. Like nike air force 1's are a bit wide so it's compactable with my wide feet. But nike air max 90's are really narrow. I thought if i take air max 90's the same size as my air force 1's which is uk-7 it'll fit perfectly but it's tight around the corner of my small toe side just like your feet. So i had to exchange it to 1 size bigger which is just a little bit big for my feet that's all. But it fits well enough to wear comfortably rather than struggling with tight shoes .

[@tberry79]

Thanks for the info!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yup! Hope it’s useful for you

[@tedneanderthal7373]

Excellent advice! Thank-you!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Cody_pickar]

Happy birthday to me a new foot doctor video! 😀

[@FootDoctorZach]

Haha glad I could oblige

[@LK_EBM]

Should you be measuring with or without socks?

[@bohakkennes1288]

Would this be good for skate shows too?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah- most skate shoes are made a tad wider so just take that into account

[@mikasauchiha6785]

Thanks for the video. My Foot length is 9 inches or 22.8 cm long and my ball girth is 22 cm. Most of my sneakers and running shoes are US7. But there's a case that I also buy US 8 if it's from Keds. And sometimes, I can also fit in size 5.5 to 6.5 in other shoes like Aldo sneakers. This year, I'm planning to buy dr martens jadons. Some told me to size down and some told me to stay on my usual US7 s8ze.🤔

[@jamesmeyer4999]

Hey Zach, regarding the insole, would that match your true foot size or would you get an insole to match your court shoe size?

[@FootDoctorZach]

In terms of an orthotic you want it true like a glove IMO

[@vuongbathien]

6:15 shoes name ?

[@FootDoctorZach]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/imKtn5-HoNx6iZo

[@mewow575]

Bought a salomon shoes, but feel kinda tight at the middle section of the shoes.. should i go with the wide version or let the shoes to break in?

[@jamespaulpena9472]

My basketball shoes right now from my thumb of my foot allowance is i think 1 inch oe 3/4 that is okie sir?

[@Diegogarxia0717]

Hey Doc, I'm having a hard time figuring out my true to size fit. I measure at 9.5C on the brannock device. It's has a the tiniest bit of an outswing. Am I a 10 or 10.5 ?

[@j-remy9832]

I'm 5'9" & a size 12, also flat footed. Any advice for me?

[@diofarij8246]

I’m 5’10” also and use US 12 for my jordan. For another brand and another type of shoe I can downsize up to US 11 For example if the shoes itself like wide in front or the upper material is mesh (flexible) I can use size US 11 or US 11.5

[@karan4624]

Hey ,my arch is neutral, i thought of buying Asics gel contender running shoe..my foot length is 28cm, should i buy the shoe with size of 29cm or 29.5cm?

[@Go_Canes]

If your foot length is 28cm without socks. Then with socks your foot length is 28.5cm. Therefore, you should buy a running shoe that’s 29cm in size.

[@OGJOKER4]

I have a question so for me i usually wear a 10 but im going to buy a new brand shoe and I don’t know what size to get they are way of wade she’s

[@zomgitsgabe1687]

Which basketball shoes do you recommend for a flat footer like myself? Which basketball player's signature shoes are good for flat footers?

[@FootDoctorZach]

I actually made a video on that - hope it helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKteHyPZtJsp8U

[@JolliBliss]

Helpful guide, thanks!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IsmailKasapoglu]

Just go to stores and try the ones you like and can buy in the future. then, note it. once you want to buy online, just buy.

[@CyberSonic157]

It's not that simple. Not everyone is lucky enough to be near a store that actually carries the shoe they're interested in. Some of these are more unique or most stock is available online only. And these different shoes fit people differently sometimes than their regular shoes. Stores just don't have the room to put out every specific volleyball or basketball shoe that these manufacturers make.

[@levinquiambao7650]

I’m still confuse when to go up 1/2 - 1 size up from brannock device size? Can anyone help thanks

[@dosbentee]

Hi my foot is 11.15 cm x 25.6 cm should I size up .5 or a full size for both nike and reebok pls?

[@ivanjakic1587]

Is this valid for road, trail runners?

[@barryward6632]

Good video - but those shoes are always much longer than your footprint - so where exactly does your foot sit inside the shoe? So for example, I mostly wear (unhappily) a size 10 shoe - but a size 8 running sandal. When I put shoes on my feet (as opposed to sandals) , I feel like I have just put on a pair of skis - they are far too long and too much shoe.

[@jackbaumun1605]

How about chukka boots size . Any difference ?

[@dragonkid8580]

hey on every branic device ive tried im always a 10-10 1/2 and my feet measured are 10.5inches and 10.3 inches but in basketball shoes I find when i go true to size I have room in the toe box of the shoe and im sliding forward in them, Whenever I play in 8.5/size 9 shoes they fit perfectly with some size 9 shoes fitting a little big which is surprising to me because I dont understand why, I always have sizing issues with shoes no matter the brand but I dont understand my true size. any recommendations?

[@Philosophisticated]

Sizing with the Brannock while wearing the socks you intend to use with the shoe will get you the correct size.

[@danc2014]

I find most Nike run narrow and New Balance run correct (D width) So the shape of the sole and shoe design may change what shoe size to try on. Correct is if you have the normal foot shape.

[@Philosophisticated]

@@danc2014 I am saying that the Brannock will give you the correct size if you use the socks you intend to use with the athletic shoe. If one measures without socks or thin socks they're going to get a smaller size, up to a whole size smaller. It seems like a "no-brainer" but I've seen people make that mistake when sizing and buying shoes. Also a Brannock tells more than just about foot length and width, it has an arch length measurement slider for people with longer or shorter toes. Sometimes people have feet that gives them a 10 in length but their toes are longer so their arch length is shorter or vice versa. Also, most people have slightly different foot shapes and sizes, so it's good to know what is what when buying, especially when you look at shoes online. Some shoes, you can just see them from their construction that they just won't work for you, for example if you have a wide mid foot but you see a hard TPU shell in the mid foot of the shoe that looks narrow versus a foam mid foot that can break-in and give a little to the shape of your foot.

[@rich1004]

hi doctor zach! i have a question my size of my foot is 8 but my foot is not wider i try to buy a basketball shoes which is 8 and half, but there is an allowance mybe a half or and inch... what would you recommend to me doctor zach? thank and have a great day ahead

[@carlcutts8535]

The ball of the foot shoe alignment with the widest part of the shoe

[@umpus]

Some shoes just take a bit of breaking in. My leather Nike Air Max's I went a 1/2 size up cause they were too tight at the toe and even then they were a little snug and would rub but now they're really comfy, I could wear them all day. I persevered cause they look so sick lol. Good buy too cause they're years old and look brand new. Just bought the Zion 2's and they felt really tight in the toe box so I ordered a 1/2 size bigger, hopefully that'll do the trick cause they're 🔥

[@pisderata]

whn I see people with the put the foot on a paper forget that the heel is circular and you should add extra mm

[@bigdaddygucciabg836]

I have wide feet and get wide when available but if not I got .5 or full size up or it’ll feel squeezed. But even with laces tight my ankle hurts sometimes what can you do when you size up

[@FootDoctorZach]

I would probably just stay away from shoes you have to go up sizes in- besides an insert and two socks there’s not much you can do

[@mattbale4238]

Amazing video once again. Great tips and info as always. As a fellow C shaped footer, which tennis shoes would you recommend? We also have the same widest spot on foot.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Diadora and NB for me have been the most comfortable

[@thejet9011]

Hi, I'm also a C-shaped footer, can you recommend any brand or specific model of basketball shoes? Like PG, kobe or KD? Thank you.

[@CyberSonic157]

I noticed you said you recommend going up half a size from your regular fit for court shoes. Lets say I'm not really even sure what my regular shoe size is. Exactly how much extra space do you think I should have for my toes?

[@hernangarciareynoso]

Thats what we all need to know, but nobody explains...

[@J_suspect99]

I have about 18 pairs of shoes and only 5 of them fit comfortably, some of them are eu 44.5 and fit perfectly ,some eu 45 don’t fit,some eu 46 and fits well . They are either way too big or small ,it’s really frustrating.

[@angel0fangelsangel504]

Can I buy W8 size if my regular size is W7?crocs crush platform heels

[@gokceozkonuk9300]

Really good idea. Thanks a lot!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad it helped

[@mgtowphilippines8164]

So e will not follow the sizeing chart of nike? So if my feet measured 26.5 i will wear a 28.5 or 27.5? Its really confusing. If nike already made a sizeing chart

[@ruchmaali5409]

27cm

[@LiamApilado]

Is it true that going up half a size only increases the width?

[@FootDoctorZach]

No, whole shoe gets bigger

[@LiamApilado]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks! Great video as always

[@danc2014]

Watch how a shoe is made. The shoe is formed over a last (mold) and the worker may make one tighter or looser depending on the skills. Thus trying on two pairs may show one has a slight change in fit.

[@cesarcaleb7428]

Sorry for this kinda stupid question, but if im 8.5 us on nike jordan shoes, should i choose same size for Puma shoes? (Specifically MB.02)

[@DDDd-yz6kz]

I wear running shoes that feel very fit, but I only use them for walking and they are half size smaller . Should I get basketball shoes that are the same size or should I get bigger shoes to account for expanding feet after running and jumping?

[@tillug79]

nice tips! Doc, do you know why my toe nails always get black when I wear my basketball shoes? this has been a recurring problem since I started playing basketball at the age of 9. is it because I'm wearing shoes that are too big? too tight? my toe nails fall off after a few months and the cycle repeats itself. so much pain 😢

[@FootDoctorZach]

It could just be you have weak nail roots - black nails also happen from too big or too small shoes - I have a TikTok on this actually that you can check out where I show how to help this condition out- this isn’t medical advice and im not advising you to do this but i permanently remove a lot of toe nails in athletes with this condition every year that can’t fix it by shoe modification

[@tillug79]

@@FootDoctorZach is it the one where you put something below the tongue of the shoe? and what is that pad thing called again? thanks 🙏🏼

[@mathiasnielsen2608]

Could you do a video of what shoe is the best for basketball, for people who have achilles tendinitis? Greetings from Chile

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yes I’ll be doing a global review of foot types etc

[@nightshiift6664]

Dr Zach I have a wide flat foot with a skinny ankle, my snugg fit size is 43.5 which i usually buy, I’m very athletic on the court and rely on my speed to get to every ball. However I occasionally get sore forefoot on the widest part of my foot 🦶 and my toes nails are getting banged up like getting deformation/damaged. Could I get a solecourt boost sized 44 and double sock it?

[@FootDoctorZach]

That actually wouldn't be a bad call in my opinion, thats probably what I would do

[@unliblades20]

Great video. Helped me a lot on picking what size I should pick for my basketball shoes.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad you got something out of it!

[@unliblades20]

@@FootDoctorZach update: so I used my newly bought basketball shoes (harden vol. 4) for the first time and for the first 15 minutes using them my feet hurt (particularly my right foot). But after a while they don't hurt anymore as much. Is it normal?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah that’s normal break in

[@unliblades20]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks Doc!

[@sohosterable]

Great video! I have big bunions. Should I go 1/2 or full size bigger? So hard to find indoor court shoes

[@FootDoctorZach]

Depends on the shoe- wider shoes usually I go 1/2 more narrow maybe 1 size up but going one whole size up can be a lot of shoe if it runs long- comes down to shape of the shoe vs your foot

[@josephmoranbonilla5495]

First time ever watching one of your videos. Would you ever do one on Olympic lifting shoes?

[@FootDoctorZach]

In the future I can look into it

[@ezb6798]

The Brannock device assumes that feet are wbidest across the balls, but mine are widest at the ends of the toes. No standard shoes leave room for my toes.

[@lederic]

Great info!

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danialraziqadwa]

If i go size up the shoes will be too long and my toe keep hitting ground while walking. My sport shoes always narrow at middle. But my boot doing just fine. But they same size.

[@terrancekey7997]

I have a 13 left and 12 right according to foot barometer, so I have to buy 13 and wear double socks to make up space right. I am started to feel imbalances when working out and playing bball and Achilles pain. Should i just buy a pair of shoes each size and mix up? keep doubling socks? or not wear double socks. I'm really struggling with this.

[@FootDoctorZach]

If you can get two pairs that would be ideal- custom orthotics help too but yeah that’s a tough situation

[@therealvoltix]

For Jordan's (dressy not basketball like Westbrook, Luka, etc..) do they fit true to size? For ex. For basketball shoes I wear size 10 and regular shoes 9.5, so for dressy jordan shoes I'd go 9.5?

[@newblakestone]

I have had hammer toe for 7 months. My two outside toes always run into the Toebox. What do I do?

[@e.r.a829]

Hi good day Dr. Zach please help me with my shoe size my feet measures 10.3 inches or 26.5cm from the longest toe to heel. My current shoe size is 26.7cm it feels a little small my toe will reach the tip of the shoes a little does it mean it is as long as my foot? What size should I wear?

[@jcoro777]

What should I do if I bought a basketball shoe that’s a full size bigger? The brannock device said like size 11.8size but I got 13. I noticed my foot sliding to the side when side shuffling defending

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nothing you can do - wearing 2 socks helps but if its too big you just need to go down

[@nealjackett5279]

Awesome video brother, I now look at my hoop shoes differently 👌

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad it helped you!

[@fr0sty1247]

Could you do a video on steel toe shoes

[@hernangarciareynoso]

Hi Zach...how true are centimeters in the shoes. Example, i measure my foot, 26,5 cm, so I buy 8,5 shoes for tennis, in fila. Is says 26,5 cm, 8,5 usa, and the insole inside is 27,5 cm. the shoes fit tied, there is no thumb of space like everyone says, NOT ANY APACE BETWEEN THE FOOT AND THE TIP OF THE SHOE. So, why are they all saying that?," measure your foot and follow the chart".... How much centimeters more should the insole have than you foot. I also have some nikes zoom size 9 (27cm, 28,2 cm insole) and they also feel tied on my toes....HOW DO WE KNOW HOW LONG SHOULD THE SHOES BE??? what size should I wear having 26,5 cm of foot, how long should the insole be....Im tire of bad information....thanks man, hope you can help me....

[@hernangarciareynoso]

Im from argentina, no branock devices here, sellers know nothing, ..pretty difficult man....an I dont want to hurt my foot wearing the wrong size....

[@Alysseus]

i have a 10 1/2 inches length and 4 1/2 inches width, what shoe size should i pick?

[@hernangarciareynoso]

Nobody can tell You...they all make videos saying nothing...who has a brannok device available???!!! It's ridículos...some brands don't follow brannok device...I don't understand why nobody does a video explaining how to try the shoe, how much space You should leave, etc. There are thousands of videos on running shoes...not Even one usefull of tennis shoes...

[@mattk3445]

Hey man I enjoy your videos a lot. You have a wealth of knowledge around the foot and its mechanics. I have NEVER had good success with shoes that have a lot of cushioning or inserts in them. About a year ago I switched to 0 drop shoes and have noticed a world of a difference in terms of stability, strength and manuervability but I have this nagging heel bone pain (calcaneus I think). I tried playing in a pair of New Balance Omn1s which were awesome (I got the wide version) but I unfortunately sprained my ankle about a month ago and just got back into the gym this week with my 0 drop shoes and had no issues or feeling like I would roll my ankle. The only problem I have had with these type of shoes is that nagging heel bone pain which I'm sure is from the lack of shock absorption. What would be your best recommendation for someone with a shorter, wide mid-foot and a pretty non-existent arch?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Wide midfoot is tough - i like harden 6 or anything NB but id have to examine the foot to really get a feel for whats best

[@mattk3445]

@@FootDoctorZach Figured as much but ty for the response. I actually just purchased the Harden 6 after watching one of your reviews and a few other bigger youtubers reviews. Hoping all goes well with those.

[@JonathanGrandt]

I’m always between sizes. Size 13 is too tight while 14 is way too long and loose. Nobody makes 13.5 in sneakers.

[@naegleriafowleri2230]

Is discrimination against big and tall fellas anything after 12 and your fuked

[@danielluong9480]

My left foot is much wider than my right, so I should get 1/2 size up (TTS is 9) However, 9.5 I feel is too much toe box room - any ideas what I need to do? I can double sock just the right foot i guess......

[@gman5069]

My foot measures 113/4 inches long online the shoe size to inches chart says that's a 13.5 on majority of them.if u add 1/2 inch of space infront of that it pushes it to 12 1/4 inches witch is size 15...I been buying 14-15 my whole life usually 14 boot and 15 tennis shoe .. does this sound accurate? ....a 15 new balance has excatly 1 finger width behind heel .. Or 1 finger width infront of toe....a 14 is usually very snug with the finger heel width and or there's lil to no space infront of toe ...I think 14.5 would prolly be perfect but half sizes stop after 13....what u think giving this info is this correct?...my width is standard D or E depending on socks ...

[@FootDoctorZach]

I really can tell you without examining your foot youre going to have to test it out or see someone locally

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

Havent even started the video and liked right away! ....uuuf!! Brilliant topic Zack! Update: Just watched the whole vid! Great great video man! Would love to see a review of yours on the NB Lav 2 . I knew you sized up for wide feet, #strongfeetteam here, like Rog haha

[@FootDoctorZach]

Haha awesome im glad you liked it! I actually have a pair in the wides ill be doing a clay cleaning video with so I can touch on that in a short or something similar

[@jorgeandrescoppiano]

@@FootDoctorZach Nice! Have you tried the 10.5 2E, and the 11.0 2E? I remember I loved the Vapor X...but the Wide version never came to my country, wide version offering is heavily underrated imho...they allow better mechanics and feel of the ground

[@FootDoctorZach]

Nope they weren’t available in my area but I doubt I’d fit in to a smaller 2E in the vapor x, just too weird of a last for my foot

[@alexsweeta]

Doc what’s your opinion on tennis and playing in two pairs of socks?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Love it- allows for more efficient air exchange, helps with blisters, etc

[@stoolie]

thanks for the insights! any recommendations for width 4E basketball shoes? saw your vid that lebron witness 6 seems good for me in terms of width

[@FootDoctorZach]

for 4E the best place to start is NB

[@Raphael-tg2ox]

Question about thumbnail : Should there exist a “gap” at the end of the sole inside the shoes ???

[@freudjudepaulgagua1853]

How do I know if my basketball shoes are big for me? (if it's a half to a full size too big)

[@ThisisRubbishlo]

Reading the comments there is a huge variety and variation in foot shapes

[@FootDoctorZach]

Like you wouldn’t believe- it’s insane

[@phillipmassie1982]

Hi Zach, just wondering why you recommend an orthotic for court shoes? A lot of debate on this topic and it is a bit confusing as a non-expert 😊

[@FootDoctorZach]

I don’t recommend orthotics as a general rule it’s up to the individual foot- there’s really no hard and fast rule just depends on what’s going on with the person / goals/ what they find comfortable - something that requires in person exam

[@phillipmassie1982]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the reply. Little confused though - the video states @6:45 “a full length orthotic which I usually recommend”

[@FootDoctorZach]

I meant vs a half length or 3/4 length orthotics

[@NeverStoppedSinging]

Thank you!

[@ivansavic8087]

best video for buying shoes

[@FootDoctorZach]

Glad you got something out of it!

[@sohamdatta5608]

Hello! So I have been looking for running shoes for flat feet and all of the shoes have been hurting me after like .5 miles. It’s very frustrating. When I run with the Adidas SoleMatch Bounce tennis shoe, I don’t experience that foot pain strangely. I just don’t understand which shoe to buy. I also want it to be affordable (under 100). My flat foot causes me a lot of pain I also have plantar fasciatis. I can’t find a running shoe. And I don’t want to keep running with this tennis shoe because i want to reserve it for actual tennis. Do you have any suggestions? What does the solematch bounce have that allows for zero foot pain? Thank you

[@FootDoctorZach]

I think the SMB probably just accommodates your foot better than the more narrow running shoes - im not sure exactly what shoes to get for your specific feet but the closest running shoe to the solematch bounce is the new balance 840

[@sohamdatta5608]

@@FootDoctorZach ok thank you so much!

[@levinquiambao7650]

What do you extra long toes or foot?

[@OneChallengeRemaining]

When I put the cut against the sole I notice it never gets as narrow as the midsole. Is that normal and I just want to pay attention to the toe box? Or do I need to pay attention to that part of the fit? I never deal with midsole pain (I think).

[@FootDoctorZach]

Usually just the overall shape- the foot rests on the midsole and uppers so it’s never going to line up one to one