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
Category | Toe Area | Width Area | Heel Area |
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Basketball | Allow .25" to .5" (thumbnail's length) of space between the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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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