If you've never been properly fitted for a sports shoe, consider making your next purchase at a specialty shoe store. Bring along the socks you normally wear for your workouts and the fitness shoes you currently use. If you wear orthotics, bring them along too. One more thing. Let the staff know if you have arch problems or leg pain.
Many specialty stores have a return policy that allows customers to wear their new shoes to the gym.
If the footwear doesn't feel right after a few workout sessions, the customer can exchange the shoes for another model. One last tip from Moore. If you find a great shoe that fits really well, buy as many pairs as you can until the model is no longer available. This article first appeared on May 12, 2000. Click Here to make suggestions, comments about C-Health.