When choosing a suitable shoe, we pay a lot of attention to the material from which it is sewn, and the quality of decorative elements – lace, Velcro, etc. But not all shoes fit perfectly on the foot, even though it is the right size.
If the shoe is picked up incorrectly, it will slide off or, conversely, reap (as a result, corns appear or even worse –growths on the joints).
Of course, it all depends on the specific model of domestic or foreign sports footwear manufacturers. But we need to learn that size means not only the length of the foot but also the fullness of the shoes. Most of us have a full foot standard, however, it should not be ignored – especially those who have a wide or narrow foot.
For enjoyable, comfortable running, in turn, your running shoes should fit a little differently than your casual shoes. Often this means buying a different size than you’re used to in order to get the fit you need.
How to Measure Width of Foot?
The foot’s size is changing during our lifetime. That’s why to get a proper fitting running shoe it is important to start with a foot measurement. Then, it is important to know how a running shoe should fit and how to check the fit.
To measure the length and width of your feet, follow these steps:
- Place a piece of paper on a hard floor and stand on the paper wearing a sock of medium thickness.
- Keeping your body weight over your foot, trace a thin line on the paper around the end of the longest toe, along the ball of your foot, along the lateral side of your foot, behind the little toe, and around the heel. When drawing the lines, hold the pencil perpendicular to the ground.
- Measure from heel mark to the longest toe mark. This is your foot length.
- To find your width, measure the marks for the widest part of your foot.
- Repeat these steps for your other foot. Use the larger foot measurements when determining your running shoe size.
What Is Considered a Wide Foot?
There are international size charts for determining shoe size. Thanks to this charts you can understand whether your foot is considered a wide. For this, you need to measure the widest part of each foot with the ruler and find your length. Then compare your shoe size with the information in the chart to determine if your foot is narrow or wide.
The difficulty in finding great-fitting shoes in the correct size comes from the fact that each manufacturer may use a different sizing system. There is no universal standard for shoe sizing. Some conversion charts are inaccurate, so using measurements to arrive at the size from scratch is a better way to size for international shoes.
How to Fix Wide Feet?
A number of causes to influence on the wide feet, including genetics, the shoes you wear and changes that occur to your body throughout your life.
There are a few steps you can take to fix wide feet:
- Don’t sit too long. You should walk around every 20 minutes or so.
- Watch your weight. Weight gain also frequently causes feet to get wider as they grow to support your body, so try shedding a few pounds.
- The correction of the flat feet. Avoid OTC orthotics that go flat once you step on them. These are made from soft materials. Find ones that are made from hard plastic or plastic polymer as they offer better support underfoot.
If your shoes are too tight and too small, your feet will swell up and appear wider. Constantly wearing shoes that are too small can harm your feet over time, causing health problems and deformities.
How to Get Skinnier Feet?
The following are individual options you can take in making your feet skinnier:
- Diet & Exercise
- Electro-Muscle Stimulation
- Plastic Surgery
- Over-the-Counter Orthotics
- Custom Orthotics
If you want to have skinnier feet, you must lose the general body fat. There is no quick way to slim your feet down without surgery, so the effort is needed on your part. With regular exercise and proper diet, your body adjusts its proportions naturally, resulting in skinnier feet.
