Get a better, more comfortable fit with the following hints
These suggestions are just a go-by. You know your feet best and should make the final decision when it comes to proper fit
Get a better, more comfortable fit with the following hints
These suggestions are just a go-by. You know your feet best and should make the final decision when it comes to proper fit
Get a better, more comfortable fit with the following hints
These suggestions are just a go-by. You know your feet best and should make the final decision when it comes to proper fit
- Because boots don't have laces, proper fit is all about the instep.
- Boots should feel snug in this area, but not tight.
- If the instep is too tight, go for a wider or bigger size.
- The widest part of the foot is called the ball (it's where you bend your foot when you walk or run).
- Make sure the ball of your foot lines up with the the ball of the boot (that's the widest part of the boot where the steel shank ends).
- If the boot is too short, your toes will be forced into the toe box.
- Boots should slip slightly in the heel. The illustration shows how boots are built in such a way that there's nothing to keep your heel from riding up a bit.
- As you wear the boot, the sole will become more flexible and most of the slippage will disappear with time.
- If the instep is too loose, the boot will slip too much, which means that you need a narrower or smaller size boot.