What to do about my running shoes

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watergirl626
watergirl626 Posts: 249 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I got new running shoes at the beginning of the year, and yesterday had my first non-treadmill run in them. By evening my middle toe felt like the toenail was going to fall off (it isn't, but that's the way it feels). I hadn't had issues on the treadmill, so I assumed they fit right, but I guess not. This is a new style shoe for me. Should I try going up a half size, or should I try a whole different style of shoe (i.e. is it the fit, or is it the curve of the toe area?)? Any thoughts?

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  • bahacca
    bahacca Posts: 878 Member
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    How did they fit when you first tried them on? Are your toes at the edge? If so, buy a new pair at LEAST a half size larger.
  • runningathena
    runningathena Posts: 218 Member
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    You should have the width of a thumbnail at the most between your big toe and the end of your shoe (half to a full thumbnail's width). If your toes are hitting the end of the shoes, get a half size bigger.

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