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Shoes-Proper Fit by Sport | Champs Sports

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

CategoryToe AreaWidth AreaHeel Area
BasketballAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between the end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
Baseball/SoftballAllow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
FootballAllow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
TennisAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
TrainingAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
RunningAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
Track & FieldGlove-like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
SoccerGlove-like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
VolleyballAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between the end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
CheerAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between the end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
WrestlingGlove-like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
HikingAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between the end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
Walking/ToningAllow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between the end of longest toe on largest foot and the end of the shoeFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
LacrosseAllow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm
SkateAllow room for toes to move comfortably while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeHeel can move but is not supposed to slip
Cross CountryGlove-like fit (allow room for toes to move comfortably) while standing up straightFoot is supposed to fit comfortably without stretching the upper over the midsole of the shoeTry for a snug fit as heel counter area is less padded and more firm

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