The right size in footwear

Gold Pig

Hi. Only been running 6 months(still got the L plates on) and still none the wiser on shoe size. I am a size 9, so do i get a size 9 trainer or does it depend on the brand of trainer. I had been advised at the beginning to buy 1 size bigger, so i did. Depending on the socks i wear, it sometimes feels like ive got "Wellies"on. Any advice would be grateful.

    

Wilkie

You should judge it by the shoe - but do make sure there's room in them for your feet to slip forwards a bit (on downhill bits, for example), and swell when it's hot.

This would normally mean getting at least one size larger than normal shoe size, but you should try the shoes on, preferably with the advice and guidance of a good running shop.

Unknown

Hi DD - did you try just them on when you bought them?  i.e. did you compare the size bigger to ½ a size bigger?  I must admit that my shoes are always one size bigger than my normal shoe.  Presumably you're wearing thin socks when you get the welly feeling?

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DD it really is advisable to first go to a running shop who can advise on size and style footwear...once you know what works for you then you can go online and get cheaper supplies.  The foot swells quite markedly when you're doing long runs and it also splays out so its better to start of feeling a bit lose and then fit well by mile 10 than start of feeling fine and caning at that distance.  I am a 6 but run in a 7 but need a shoe which allows for the wider foot too.

RMcD

Some stores like JGB don't stock half sizes so if you need 9.5 for example they'll try and sell you a 10.  A whole size up may be too much for you - I wear size 9 for ordinary shoes but 9.5 for running.  A good running store should be able to help; personally, if I've gained from a shop's advice I'll buy shoes in question there even though cheaper on the internet.  However, next time, if I know exactly what I want, would use internet.  Shoes are single most important bit of equipment to my mind so you have to be sure they're right size and suit your running style (as Fat Fyes says you should go to a specialist shop for this).

Gold Pig

Funny enough, i went to JJB with the intentions of buying a half size and as they did not stock half sizes, walked away with a 10.  I understand how  important it is with going to a running shop for advice. I have recently been looking at trainers on RW, but dont want to buy the wrong size.

Thanks for the advice.