How to Buy Running Shoes

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Shop at specialty running stores.. Bring your current running shoes and any socks or inserts.. Shop later in the day.

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Shop at specialty running stores.

Step 1

Shop at specialty running stores.

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Bring your current running shoes and any socks or inserts.

Step 2

Bring your current running shoes and any socks or inserts.

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Shop later in the day.

Step 3

Shop later in the day.

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Get your foot measured.

Step 4

Get your foot measured.

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Be prepared to spend a little money.

Step 5

Be prepared to spend a little money.

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Make sure your toes have enough room.

Step 6

Make sure your toes have enough room.

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Make sure the heel fits comfortably.

Step 7

Make sure the heel fits comfortably.

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Make sure the shoe's upper feels snug but not tight.

Step 8

Make sure the shoe's upper feels snug but not tight.

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Check the flex point of the shoes.

Step 9

Check the flex point of the shoes.

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Choose the right shoes for your arches.

Step 10

Choose the right shoes for your arches.

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Avoid buying fashionable shoes.

Step 11

Avoid buying fashionable shoes.

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Avoid gimmicks.

Step 12

Avoid gimmicks.

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Don't forget to test out the shoes before buying.

Step 13

Don't forget to test out the shoes before buying.

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Don't forget to ask for deals.

Step 14

Don't forget to ask for deals.

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Don't wait too long before buying your next pair.

Step 15

Don't wait too long before buying your next pair.

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