Shoe Fitting 101: 3 Things to Consider When Fitting Shoes

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@FootGeekzTV 10 күн бұрын

Not sure about your foot size? Check out our video on how to size your feet using a Brannock device: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZnWc4FjaNl5ZsU

@YogaTerrorist Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation. The "extra finger" at the front helped me realize that a pair of shoes I just got are the right size, when I was questioning before if they were too big.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@SabirHussain-du4bo 11 ай бұрын

Same with me... I thought I got one number big ..

@productocamarena 7 ай бұрын

another one here haha :) I was getting paranoid as they were not cheap, but it seems like one finger at the front is alright

@gretelmiller3065 2 ай бұрын

Same here ....😅

@FactFunKids 24 күн бұрын

Same here

@jesusescobar4337 Жыл бұрын

a tip I also tell people is to walk and do a sudden “hard” stop and if you feel that “pinch” at the tip of your big toe definitely need a bigger size.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input.

@tacticalsavage 8 ай бұрын

Walking downhill if possible, is another option.

@tacticalsavage 8 ай бұрын

...and some shoes have slippery insoles, this can lead misjudgement, consider it too while determining.

@georgepierre3594 3 ай бұрын

@@tacticalsavage yep, hikers usually size up half a size or a full size, if they do 10km+ hikes. to prevent nails bruising

@caspersenrich8894 2 жыл бұрын

I need someone like you to fit my shoes. My local shoe salesman is useless.

@FootGeekzTV 2 жыл бұрын

You have a Foot Solutions near you?

@caspersenrich8894 2 жыл бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV o yea there's one an hour away.Thanks! il check it out.

@CaptainJWesker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the helpful tips. I am doing new shoe shopping for the first time in 20 years, I have spent the last 20 years wearing the exact same brand and size of combat boots.

@ex0stasis72 6 ай бұрын

This was sooo much more useful than the "lecture" I got from an opinionated older employee at the shoe store who told me, as if he had some sort of a grudge against the world, "always give your feet more room". I can't remember the rest because he lost credibility, and I just nodded along and tuned him out until he was done. Using this video, it seems like the non-wide option fits me best. My foot slide around inside the wide.

@FootGeekzTV 6 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@babyyoda2219 29 күн бұрын

I've got about 1/4" in front before big toe hits hard stop. Also the sides are up against pinky and big toe. However, it's not uncomfortable and the shoes are not broken in. I can fit a finger in back but that does push my toes just up against touching the front. Toes are pretty wiggleable. Idk, I have OCD about this stuff. What do you think

@FootGeekzTV 28 күн бұрын

Sounds about right. If after wearing them you need extra space along the sides you can always get them stretched, but considering you can wiggle your toes comfortably it sounds about right.

@TruthTriumphs777 Жыл бұрын

I bought a nice branded slip on shoe. My size is 10, but when I ordered it my toes had no room to wiggle around and it felt restricted. Within 2 minutes of walking around I realized that this shoe is not for me. Returned the product. Though it was on sale and they didn't have one size bigger. I still had to return it. No doubt about that

@Hidadaaa 6 ай бұрын

I have the space between my longest toes n the shoe but my toes do feel a bit squish against the sides cause i have wide feet. Not sure if i should go back to the store n exchange for a half size higher

@FootGeekzTV 6 ай бұрын

A half size larger will give you some additional widths. However, if you can get a wide fitting option it would be better.

@Hidadaaa 6 ай бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV noted on this, thanks!

@christinagonzalez7125 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video help explaining how shoe fits I never knew this tip tell came across your video today first time watching it make it so easy way explain it

@DemonFox369 Жыл бұрын

Should shoes I want to run or move fast in have an extra finger of space?

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

We recommend it. If the shoes feel too sloppy consider choosing a narrower width to get the shoe to fit securely across the ball of the foot, while giving you the appropriate toe room.

@andyn6053 5 ай бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV what if I have wide feet so that the standard width get holes in the toexbox at the side where my small toes are?

@RaffaelloLorenzusSayde 3 ай бұрын

I have a confusion with Timberland shoes. They don't have 12.5 US. I tried 12 US feels snug in their but not any space for toe movement, and I tried 13 US but has an inch of toe space, and my ankle feels moving but not coming out of shoe.

@FootGeekzTV 3 ай бұрын

When you jump a full size the footwear will also get wider, so that explains why the shoe doesn't fit as securely. Choose a different brand.

@dylnfstr 2 ай бұрын

Timberland are not worth the price tag anyways

@michaeldejohn3467 Жыл бұрын

Issues with heel rubbing,, any preventive ways to stop the heel from being chaffed

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

There could be a number of factors including the footwear being too narrow in the front or the heel counter digging into the heel/ankle. Will keep this in mind for a future video 👊

@pridemyselfwithnontrolling5230 4 күн бұрын

I have a question - I normally wear 10.5 US. when I wear nikes they feel okay for the first few minutes with size D, but if I wear them for 30 minutes they start to hurt a little when they are brand new. but when I wear the extra wide version they feel a little too roomy. For size D, do I need to break them in longer for the shoe to feel more comfortable?

@FootGeekzTV 3 күн бұрын

@@pridemyselfwithnontrolling5230 do they have an in between width? Where do they feel tight?

@pridemyselfwithnontrolling5230 3 күн бұрын

@FootGeekzTV nike is weird, unfortunately they don't. They just have a "medium" in width, and an "extra wide". Hurts a little on the sides

@IGCchosen1 21 күн бұрын

What do I do if I am in between sizes? I am a 13.5 in US sizes and most company don’t make that size(in shoes I like) especially for running

@FootGeekzTV 21 күн бұрын

@@IGCchosen1 you'll want to go to a 14, but maybe a narrower fit if it feels too wide. Every half size is only about 3mm longer, but will also add width.

@dnl1991 11 ай бұрын

Really nice video, however it would help me understand better if you mention which out of the 2 pairs you got at the end. Or is there a third pair that is not mentioned in the video that fits perfectly? It became a struggle for me to find shoes that are comfortable for my wide feet

@FootGeekzTV 10 ай бұрын

If your feet are very wide I would recommend brands such as Brooks and New Balance. If you require extra depth you may want to look into Drew shoes.

@andyn6053 5 ай бұрын

Best video about shoe sizing that I have found on youtube! I bought a pair of Asics Kayano 30 size 45 in wide version but they aint snug around my heel. I lace them up really hard with runners knot but they still dont hold my heel as the standard width Kayano. I have one thumb spare in the front of the foot. Should I try to go down half a size to a 44.5 instead? When I place my foot on the insole at the floor (as u showed in the video), my small toes are lying outside the insole on the standard size. The wide versions sole fit all my toes. My old shoe was kayano 28 in size 44 normal width and the sidewalls in the toe box got big holes due to my feet are a bit wide in the forefront. I reckon my old shoe was too small. Thus, I figured 2E (wide) would be a better fit for me. How much space do I need at the front of the toe box? One finger or one thumb? Would going a half size down make the shoes fit better in the heel and give that snug feel? I will only have 7mm and 9 mm extra between toes and front of shoe if I size down. In the wide size 45 I have 10mm and 12 mm extra upfront.

@FootGeekzTV 5 ай бұрын

I would try sizing down in the wide fitting and see how that fits. The wide fitting sometimes fits longer than the regular width, so you may be able to get a better fit for your foot there, especially around the heel. 7 to 9mm should be enough length.

@andyn6053 5 ай бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV thanks! I will try the 44.5 in wide again and see how they feel on my feet. I think I laced them to hard in the store, so they felt a little cramped around my feet then. Will give it another try!

@FootGeekzTV 5 ай бұрын

@@andyn6053 let us know how it goes

@andyn6053 5 ай бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV my big toe were rubbing against the reinforcements in the toebox when I sized down to 44.5. Else the shoe fitted perfect. Now I had to go up a full size from 44 (kayano 28) to 45 (kayano 30) and I have a thumblength at spare in between my big toe and front of the shoe. Would have preferred that they didnt have added the hard band for reinforcement around the toebox.

@FootGeekzTV 5 ай бұрын

@@andyn6053 if the shoe feels a bit loose try adding some toe fillers under the insole to reduce the space around the ball of the foot. This could be in the form of another, thinner insole or some other padding you may have available.

@Jimdaewong16 Жыл бұрын

I just lost a bog toenail after using a show with a narrow toe-box and not much room upfront.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Hope it grows back quick.

@smallbutfeisty78 Жыл бұрын

Im a little confused about how to fit a longer second toe. I have wide feet too, and fitting to my longest toe generally feels way too long since its not as strong as Biggie.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

You may want to consider more pointed shoes as they usually provide more length for the middle toes and will cause the foot to feel more secure in the footwear.

@user-hi8rg7bl2s Жыл бұрын

Answer helpful at 2:35.

@qwerty6789x Жыл бұрын

i purchased a running shoes yesterday 😅 i think i pick wrong since im neutral and running feels like its going against my direction😭

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Do you mean the foot is being forced inward or outward?

@mohdasjadsiddiqui173 Жыл бұрын

Should by big toe touch a front end of shoe or just a little bit space is okay?

@TruthTriumphs777 Жыл бұрын

Keep a inch space for good

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

You'll want a little bit of space in the front. Doesn't have to be an inch, 5 to 10 mm should be good, as long as you can move your toes freely and don't feel them hitting the end or sides of the shoe. In hiking footwear you may want to consider something a bit longer, as the toes are more likely to hit the end of the footwear when moving downhill. Test them on a downhill slope in the shop if possible.

@andyn6053 5 ай бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV should u be able to flex your toes freely upwards and curl them downwards inside the toe box?

@FootGeekzTV 5 ай бұрын

@@andyn6053 This depends on the material of the shoe. If the shoe is made of fabric this may be easier than when it's made of leather. You should be able to wiggle the toes up and down, but you don't have to be able to fully curl them under or flex them upward. If the big toe feels a lot of pressure on the top when you're walking, the shoe may be too shallow or may have to be stretched there to provide some additional space.

@kunalsawant173 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I usually wear UK 10 and I find it comfortable to walk for miles around without any problem. Recently I bought a new walking shoes of UK 10 of the same brand. Without socks they seem to fit my foot perfectly well but when I wear socks I find that the my front right toe is feeling the pressure. And its just for the right toe, not the left. Why is that the case? Should I just give the shoes a break-in period?

@FootGeekzTV 5 ай бұрын

Shoe manufacturing is not a totally accurate process and in some cases shoe materials may be let out or tucked in too much around the last of the footwear and hence result in minor changes at the fitting level. Extra stitching on shoes within the same brand can also cause the upper to tighten around the foot, causing the shoes to fit a little snugger. Perhaps consider wearing a thinner sock with them or have the shoes stretched a little at the point of pressure to reduce pressure and discomfort. Check our video on point stretching here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4Wki5yco9dkiJY

@nahtay72 9 ай бұрын

I have some extra toe room which makes my new shoes feel slightly too long. I went up half a size. My root foot is smaller than my left. I think all the other points check out with finger check and width. Probably better to have slightly too long than too tight, right?

@FootGeekzTV 9 ай бұрын

Some extra space is recommended to prevent ingrown nails, thickened nails or other toe deformities. If the right shoe feels a bit too loose you can always add some extra forefoot padding on that side to tighten up the shoe.

@amans-edits 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 Now I can find and understand my perfect shoe fitting. Again thank u very much 😊

@chaotictattoo Жыл бұрын

I'm a 13 normally and i have about 3/4" when standing in front at big toe and when i crotch down im very close.. but if i go down to a 12 its too close and a 12.5 feels just a tad too close when really bending the toe.. I never know what size to get lol

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

In the end it's got to be comfortable to you. Some shoes fit bigger and some shoes fit smaller. Make sure the heel fits securely and the toes have comfortable wiggle room without excessive width.

@hollyrapozafabian1166 Жыл бұрын

very helpful ! thank you for posting😊

@adminking-o5l Ай бұрын

great explanation, thanks mate!

@yanyanyan6941 4 ай бұрын

if im size 8 i should be getting a 8.5 size in a running shoes?

@chyreneharms4966 4 ай бұрын

It depends on the brand. Better to visit direct to the shop

@FootGeekzTV 3 ай бұрын

It always depends on the footwear. Some brands fit true to size and have some extra wiggle room, others fit short.

@SK-gs8vs Жыл бұрын

This year all my new shoes in my "right" size, are suddenly too big and mostly too wide! Can't figure out why.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Did you lose weight?

@jasoncortez5185 8 ай бұрын

Im a size 8.5 with a little bit allowance but slightly tight i want best size for my feet im a wide foot can u recommend me whats best size for me with wearing a sock and comfortable? 9 or 9.5???

@FootGeekzTV 7 ай бұрын

Tough to make a recommendation online, as every brand fits differently. If you have a wider foot, you'll want to look for brands that offer wide sizes. Also pay attention to your foot shape, as matching the shoe shape with your foot shape will make a major difference in improving shoe fit.

@sagnikpramanick 10 ай бұрын

Shoud we go a size up when buying Adidas sneakers?

@FootGeekzTV 9 ай бұрын

Most likely would depend on the style. However, a lot of athletic shoes appear to fit short based on our experience. Many times it's a direct result of the increased padding added around the ankle that seems to push feet forward.

@Duke-fe8oj Жыл бұрын

Really helpful, thanks a lot, you solved my brooks doubt between sizes and width

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Great to hear.

@gentleman116airborne 6 ай бұрын

@drcyume I got rival fly 3 today. My feet length is 26cm so i bought uk 7 26cm which is little tight to my foot... previously i used uk9 27cm which is 1cm longer than my feet and little loose too... What to do please suggest can i use uk 7 26cm exact match of my feet size OR should I go for next uk 8 27cm which I used previously 1cm longer than my feet...?

@FootGeekzTV 6 ай бұрын

Can you get these in UK 7.5? UK sizes are usually available in full and half sizes. I wouldn't worry so much about the length being longer, but the shoe gets quite a bit wider as a result and hence will cause your foot to slide around. If you can't try the half size bigger, see if you can get some fillers to tighten up the toe box, so that your toes don't get scrunched. Check out this video to learn more about how to tighten a shoe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TFi5aod7F9h68feature=shared

@raul2745 Жыл бұрын

To me it looked like the 2nd shoe fit you better then the first.. the 2nd shoe was a different material as well which made it grippy. It just had more volume on the top but width size it was perfect for you. your foot wasn't hanging on the outside compared to the brooks. I'm going to try and guess that the first shoe was the brooks ghost? You should've got all 3 ghost sizes and compared regular width 2E and 4E the ghost comes in those wide sizes. The problem I'm seeing with shoe makers is that they make 2E and 4E when 2E doesn't really make a difference they should skip 2E and make 3E which I think would be perfect balance since most 2E shoes are not wide enough and most 4e shoes are just too wide 3E really needs to be incorporated.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

The other challenge with wide shoes is that although they do add more material to the top, they don't necessarily make the base wider, causing the foot to overlap the sole.

@TrueChannel-IND Ай бұрын

My foot size is 26cm without socks which one size is better for me 27 cm yeah 28 cm pls reply sir

@FootGeekzTV Ай бұрын

@@TrueChannel-IND it all depends on the fit of the shoe. Not every brand fits the same and sizing isn't consistent

@TrueChannel-IND Ай бұрын

@ nahi bhai campus mein 7 no pehenta hu 27.1 but thoda bhi gap nahi rahta hai shoe mein tight slightly feel hota hai …. Aapka kitna number foot hai in cm

@TrueChannel-IND Ай бұрын

Reply do bhai what happened ⁉️

@FootGeekzTV Ай бұрын

@@TrueChannel-IND lost in translation

@TrueChannel-IND Ай бұрын

@ hello sir foot 🦶 size 26cm without socks 🧦 which size is better for me in Puma Brand 27cm yeah 28cm.!?

@msrfitness3637 Жыл бұрын

Hello sir, i purchased liberate nitro by puma few days back , the shoes are awesome. I wear UK 11 size for my regular workout shoes like nike metcons etc. However for puma liberate ,I ordered same size but the gap between my toe and the tip of the shoe is 2.2/2.3 cms, am I feeling them too long because they are thin shoes as compared to other shoes ? My nike metcons have around 2 cm gap . the pume liberate shoe, I ran 10 km with it and it was fine . My feet had a secure fit. I cannot buy size 10.5 as we dont have .5 sizes in india. and size 10 will be a snug fit may be with a gap of 1 cm i guess or even less . Kindly advise should i keep this size or return it back ? and , 2.2/2.3 cm gap is fine for a running shoe ?

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

If you notice that your feet are catching on the toes the shoe may be too long. Half size down would probably be better. Every brand and style fits different, so the UK 10 may be long enough if the UK 11 appears to fit longer than your usual Nike shoes.

@gentleman116airborne 6 ай бұрын

@bantai1100 2 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary that toe must end up where mesh ends and rubber starts at the top?

@FootGeekzTV 2 жыл бұрын

Preferably you want to have about a finger's width between the longest toe and the end of the shoe to prevent pressure on the toes.

@tommyjohnson8016 Жыл бұрын

Oh we're do I buy them from?

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Hi Tommy. That's the Brooks Ghost. Available for Men in Narrow, Medium, Wide and Extra Wide in select colours.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Best place is a running specialty store or if you in the US you can get them on www.brooksrunning.com

@vicO1323 Жыл бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV Agreed. I've heard that Brooks make excellent shoes. A bit pricey but they fit your feet if measured properly. Shoes bought online are mass produced overseas and aren't sized properly so it's kind of hit and miss with the sizes.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

@@vicO1323 That's true. From experience I find Brooks to be quite consistent in their sizing. Meaning if you had a certain size in a Brooks style previously, it's most likely to fit similar in another style. However, nothing beats trying the shoe in store to truly ensure a good fit.

@VivekanandNPattar 3 ай бұрын

great thank you

@YounesBerrada01 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation on KZbin

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@stewedelf1435 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been driving myself crazy because when I measure my width, all the charts say 4E but when I get 4Es, sometimes it feels too big but then my feet still hang over the sides and my big toe sometimes rubs on the shoe. But then I get a 2E and then my foot seems to hang over less and feels more secure. Not sure what to go with since I keep reading all these things about injuries from compressing your toes too much. Lol

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

The problem with widths in shoes is that most manufacturers will extend the uppers, but will not widen the base. This means that a 2E shoe has the same sole profile as a 4E shoe and sometimes even the same base as the medium shoe. When you choose a wide shoe, make sure that the base matches your foot width. Not sure? Try taking the insole out of the shoe to see if your toes are extending past the edges.

@stewedelf1435 Жыл бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV if my arch measures at a 15 on the brannock device, should I avoid a 16 even if the length feels good?

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

@@stewedelf1435 not all brands fit the same. We always recommend to pick shoes that feel right over size. Sizing is very arbitrary because there is no standardization.

@barna1299 6 ай бұрын

I recently bought two pairs of same-model sneakers both size 10 and they fit me just right. One all-white, the other white/blue. Then a week later I found the same two exact sneakers, but both in size 10.5, and because they felt good around the ankle and middle of foot I took them. They don't really feel "loose". But I'm still wondering if they are "too big" because I can feel about 1/2" of space when I press down on the front of these shoes in front of my big toes... Should I not worry that they are "too big" or that they 'look' slightly "too big" compared to the size 10's that fit me perfectly..? Thanks for your time and any advice about this.

@FootGeekzTV 6 ай бұрын

If you can walk in them fine, I don't see an issue with it, but you can tighten up the front of the shoe with some of these tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TFi5aod7F9h68feature=shared - Sounds like it's more of a look issue. If the shoe gets too long sometimes you may find yourself catching the front of the shoe on stairs or concrete sidewalks, as it doesn't flex in the most appropriate way. If the 10 fits best I would stick with that size.

@barna1299 6 ай бұрын

@@FootGeekzTV Thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes as you are saying I think it's just a case of me probably worrying a little too much about the 10.5 sneakers "looking" slightly "big". When I first tried them on at the store recently, and then again here at home a couple of nights ago, just standing in place, these shoes don't feel loose or even big. Because they fit fine around the ankle area and up thru the middle of my foot, to the point of my foot where the side of my foot is the widest (I don't remember what you call that). So I realize now that only because I know they are actually a half size bigger than the 10's that fit me perfectly, and because I can see that they look slightly longer - only because of these reasons have I been thinking about this up much since I bought them. So I guess I think unless I find another two size 10's in these exact sneakers at my local store, then I will just keep these 10.5's to use for myself. Btw I looked at your video about how to tighten up shoes that are actually loose, but with these two 10.5's I don't think I need to do that. Since from the base/ankle thru the middle of my foot it feels good in each shoe. So I realize it's only a matter of there being up to half an inch of extra space at the front of the sneaker in front of my toes, and my feet don't feel "loose". I just have to keep my OCD thoughts at a distance! But I thank you again for your reply!

@FootGeekzTV 6 ай бұрын

@@barna1299 Happy to help. Make it an amazing week!

@georgec3058 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks!

@terajatt13 5 ай бұрын

thanks man ❤

@SS11660 4 ай бұрын

Why do companies not make narrow running shoes?

@FootGeekzTV 4 ай бұрын

They do. However, not all styles are available in narrow. You can find select styles in narrow fittings in New Balance, Brooks and Asics.

@SS11660 4 ай бұрын

@FootGeekzTV brooks will have 1 shoe model in narrow. And usually out of stock

@FootGeekzTV 4 ай бұрын

@@SS11660 Yes. I believe the Ghost is the only model they offer in narrow at the moment.

@FootGeekzTV 4 ай бұрын

@@SS11660 Yes. I believe the Ghost is the only option currently available in a narrow.

@rknine7998 Жыл бұрын

He forgot to do a runners loop to tight the ankles more securely.

@lxb88b Жыл бұрын

Your foot is not narrow. It’s overhanging both insoles

@ShadowRing0219 9 ай бұрын

I'm confused about that too

@andyn6053 5 ай бұрын

should I go with a wide fit (2E) if my small toes are hanging outside of the insoles?

@HappiCamper 2 жыл бұрын

I bought shoes online and sent them back to get a half size down...now I wonder that I should have kept them...eh, I can always exchange them again ☺ Thank you for explaining the fitting process. I've another pair of new kicks that I may add an insole to to absorb the tiniest amount of extra volume in the shoe depth.

@sherifsalem2115 3 ай бұрын

Should I leave 2 cm or less!

@FootGeekzTV 3 ай бұрын

About 1 cm should be sufficient depending on the shape of the shoe. If the shape of the shoe doesn't match your foot, i.e. pointy toe vs square foot, you may need more length to provide room for the toes to wiggle.

@ea4602 Жыл бұрын

The right shoe is cutting into the arch of my foot . What's with that.

@FootGeekzTV Жыл бұрын

You may have a flat foot. In this case the arch oftentimes needs more width in the arch profile of the footwear. New Balance oftentimes does a good job with that in their footwear.