Proper Fit Category Guide |
Category |
Toe Area |
Width Area |
Heel Area |
Basketball |
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 |
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 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 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 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 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 |