SIZING & WIDTH GUIDE

Finding the right shoe size is essential to running in comfort, and can be done in 3 easy steps:

STEP ONE: Measure your Foot Size

You will need: a piece of paper or cardboard, a tape measure or ruler, and a pen.

1. Find a hard, flat surface to place your paper and foot upon
2. Wear the same socks you would use while running – stand with one foot on the paper
3. Keep your weight over your foot and trace a thin line around the outside of your foot. Be careful to keep the pen straight and get a tight trace
4. Remove your foot and grab your ruler or tape measure. Measure the width and length of your total foot print
5. Repeat these steps for your other foot – use the largest measurement to determine your size

STEP TWO: Get your Shoe Size

Make use of a sizing conversion chart to get your running shoe size from the foot measurements you took in Step 1. Simply match the length measurement with the suggested running shoe size.

FIND YOUR SIZE

FIND YOUR WIDTH

STEP THREE: Make sure your shoe fits correctly

Charts and measurements can only go so far -sometimes you just need yours shoes on your feet to be sure. Follow our tips below to ensure your shoes are fitting correctly.

HOW TO CHECK YOUR SHOE FIT

• A properly fitting running shoe should feel snug in the heel and midfoot, with a little bit of wiggle room around your toes.
• While standing, check your shoes for proper length and width by pressing your thumb down next to the ball of your foot and around your toes. A good fit should allow for between half and a full thumb’s width of space.
• Hold the back of your shoe and try to raise your heel. There should be little to no movement.
• Check the eyelet rows on either side of the tongue. These rows should be close to parallel with each other.

RUNNING SHOE FIT TIPS

• Measure your feet each year, as they can change size as you age: The foot arch may lower over time, resulting in a longer foot, or a stronger foot may cause the arch to rise, resulting in a shorter size. Weight changes and activity level can also influence foot size.
• Women’s feet may become larger during and after pregnancy: Weight gain during pregnancy may cause permanent lowering of the foot arch resulting in a longer foot.
• Your standard running shoe size is typically a half size larger than your casual shoe: In general, running in shoes that are a tad too large is preferable to running in shoes that are too small.
• Fit your larger foot: Your left foot and your right foot may differ by as much as a full size. A shoe that is too small is more likely to cause issues than one that is too big.
• Faster running means you want a snugger fit: A tighter fit means you’ll stay better connected to the shoes when picking up the pace, so it might be worth giving up some wiggle room for a more secure fit. Many racing and performance shoes have a tighter overall fit than everyday training shoes.
• Sock thickness can affect shoe fit, so try on shoes with the socks you plan to wear: You can change the thickness of your sock to fine-tune your fit. For example, use a thinner sock to create more space or a thicker sock to make the fit snugger.