shoe fit

Fit is the #1 problem customers complain about in their shoes and the world famous Runners World Magazine used the expertise of Dr Gray and the Heeluxe team on a new article about getting the best fitting running shoes. We’re always happy to share the knowledge we’ve gained over the last 5 years of sensor-based shoe fit testing. Please read on to learn more about how proper fit makes for better shoes!

 

Everything You Need to Know About Running-Shoe Size

The fit of your shoe is critical to your stride—here’s how to get it right.

By CINDY KUZMA

Zero-drop, carbon fiber plates, minimalist or maximalist—runners love to discuss and debate the latest shoe types and features.

Far fewer long-run chats and online forums are dedicated to discussing running shoe size. But how well a shoe matches the length, width, and shape of your feet may actually matter as much as, if not more than, the cushioning that goes underneath them, says Geoffrey Gray, D.P.T., founder and director of research at Heeluxe.

Gray’s company has tested hundreds of runners and now works with about 50 footwear brands, using research to help them improve their products. The better a shoe fits, the more comfortable runners will feel wearing it, he says. Not only does this make your miles more pleasant, some research suggests comfort plays a role in injury risk.