When it comes to working out, you want to feel your best and most comfortable, which means that the last thing you need is to be tugging at your clothes or having your toes cramp up in your shoes. So before you even sign up for that gym membership, it’s a good idea to make sure the shoes you’ll be working out in fit you. Here’s what to look out for.
Pretend It’s a Workout Day
When you try on your workout shoes, try to go about at the time of day that you plan on working out during. Since your feet swell during the day, if you buy your shoes in the morning but work out in the evening, they may not be the right fit. You’ll also want to wear the type of socks you plan to work out in.
Do the Wiggle Test
When you try on your shoes, wiggle your toes. There should be enough room for them to move, but you should still feel support from the front top of your shoe while you do so.
Walk Around the Store
While you may not be able to do a full workout in the shoes you’re trying on to tell if they feel good, at the very least try walking and jogging around with them on. Do some heel raises and jumping jacks. If your shoes slip or pinch during these activities, they’re not the right size. And looking silly in the store is worth finding that out before you pay for them.
