Health Tip: Shopping for Athletic Shoes

(HealthDay News) — Treat your feet well if you’re going to be exercising, making sure you find a pair of well-fitted, supportive shoes.

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society advises:

Shop at a specialty store and take advantage of its expertise.
Try on shoes at the end of the day or after a run, when your feet are largest. Wear the socks you will wear while exercising.
Shoes should be comfortable from the start, and you should be able to easily move your toes.
Lace shoes properly when trying them on. Walk or run a few steps in them, making sure that the shoes firmly grip your heels.
Look for a sport-specific shoe if you plan to play a particular sport.