https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 11:41:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1740518 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:52:20 +0000 avivoca 1740518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always get fitted for shoes at the running store, but one time I had a shoe that rubbed my arch the wrong way during a run. I was able to return the shoes, but they gave me a hard time about it because the sole was a bit dirty. Fleet Feet will take the shoes back, no questions asked, if you bought them there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1740454 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:19:59 +0000 PurplePumps 1740454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: If you buy from a specialty running store, many times they have a 30 days guarantee and encourage you to try them and come back if it's uncomfortable. You pay a bit more, but it ensures that it will work for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1740398 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:31:07 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1740398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: that's what I figured. I haven't bought a new pair in years because I was pregnant most of the past 3 years, so I can't remember what new ones feel like haha I haven't run in these yet because I didn't think I could return them if they've been used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1740340 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:57:08 +0000 IRunForFun 1740340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: Have you run in them yet? I've been wearing the same brand, style, and size for 5+ years, and I always find that the new pairs feel the teeniest bit tight at first...but tend to stretch out a little and feel perfect after a few runs. You wouldn't really want more than a half inch between the tip of your toe ajd the end of the shoe or your foot will be slipping! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1740300 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:34:57 +0000 OsoInGreenAndGold 1740300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Echoing the PP. Go to a running store so the staff can evaluate your gait and find a pair that best suits your needs. Then, buy online. :silly: Also, I buy my running shoes a half-size too big, as feet will swell on longer runs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1740164 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 07:16:49 +0000 doodlepoodle 1740164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: I've wasted $$ on shoes by not being fitted before, I would agree to go to a store and get fitted. I do like a little toe room but a half inch sounds about right, too much more and you wouldn't have the stability from the shoe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1740028 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:18:47 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1740028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every few years I go to a running store to be fitted. Once I find the "perfect" shoe, I pay the $$$ at the store, and then will buy the same shoe online (like, 3 or 4 pairs) when the price is reduced or they are about to be discontinued. With the amount of miles I personally run (I'm definitely NOT a marathoner but do 650-750 miles a year, according to my. Garmin), finding the "perfect" fit initially is so important that I don't like to guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1739873 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:48:55 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1739873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always gone to a running store to be fitted. Don't like the guesswork since it's such an investment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/runners-how-do-you-know-your-shoe-fits-well#post-1739856 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:39:03 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1739856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in desperate need of new running shoes and just ordered some Asics gel 19. They feel super comfortable and I have about a 1/2" between the end of my big toe and the tip of the shoe. But it feels a teeny bit too close to the tip on one foot. I'm trying to decide if I should go up a 1/2 size or keep these.</p> <p>How do you figure it out? </p>