Sizing and Fit Guide
1. Trainers sizing
| UK |
3 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
4 |
4.5 |
5 |
5 |
5.5 |
6 |
6.5 |
7 |
7.5 |
7.5 |
8 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
9 |
| US |
5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
6 |
6.5 |
7 |
7 |
7.5 |
8 |
8.5 |
9 |
9.5 |
9.5 |
10 |
10.5 |
10.5 |
11 |
| EUR |
35.5 |
36 |
36.5 |
37 |
37.5 |
38 |
38.5 |
39 |
39.5 |
40 |
40.5 |
41 |
41.5 |
42 |
42.5 |
43 |
43.5 |
Nothing you buy will be more important for performance and to avoid injury than the right trainers and a supportive sports bra. In our Running Bare shops, we offer a comprehensive service of Gait analysis (foot scanning) to ensure you wear the right trainers for you and your sport. If you are buying online, follow this guide to ensure you excellent fit
What Sport?
Running and walking involve mostly forwards and backwards motion. For these sports, choose a running shoe which is designed to correctly support and cushion the foot. Tennis, netball and some gym classes involve a side to side (lateral) motion. For these sports, choose a cross trainer or specific tennis or netball shoe which will correctly support the foot especially in the upper part of the shoe as it increases stability and helps to prevent injury.
If you are serious about your performance, invest in good trainers
If you exercise frequently, you should wear a higher level of shoe. The higher level trainers have more cushioning and shock absorption. However if you an infrequent wearer, you can opt for a more basic trainer with less cushioning.
What are your arches doing?
Pronation is the way the foot rolls inward when you walk and run. It is part of the natural movement that helps the lower leg deal with shock. Some people pronate more (overpronation/high arches) or less (underpronation/low arches) than others. Though this is not bad in itself, it does affect the way you run and workout and it may increase the likelihood of injury. This makes your pronation pattern an important factor in choosing the right trainers. Look at your feet to decide what support you need.
Typically people can be divided into three categories:
10% High arches (underpronaters)
Only the heel and the front of the foot make contact with the ground. It is often rigid and is less likely to absorb shock, which causes additional stress to the foot (as well as on the knees, hips and lower back).
Choose a Cushioned shoe
20% Normal arches
A moderately high arch which tends to process impact on the foot though normal pronation. The front of the foot and the heel and the outer border of the foot come equally into contact with the ground.
Choose a Cushioned trainer
(lower structured shoes)
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To help work out what your feet are doing you can do simple test which will give you some idea of the type of support you will need:
- Get a piece of paper
- Wet your foot
- Step on the paper
- Then trace the outline of your foot impression
When fitting the trainer, your heel should fit snuggly and not move up and down as that will cause blisters. The front of the shoe should be fairly roomy and you should be able to wiggle your toes freely. You will also need to check the space at the end of your shoe (this should be done standing up) there should be about half a thumb to a full thumb width.
If you wear orthotics (customised arch supports) it is also advised that you try these on in the shoe to ensure you have the correct fit.
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