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Shoe Fitting Guide Fit Tips
Shoes that are too small are one of the major causes of foot pain and problems Shoes that are too large can cause blistering and a lack of stability Don't assume your shoe size is the same as it always has been. The shape of your feet changes over time. Not all brands of footwear fit the same, and different shoe models from the same brand can fit differently.
Due to the above, we always recommend that customers come into our store and allow us to help you get the best fit of shoe for the specific purposes you have in mind. Remember, we don’t charge you for our help and you can save yourself the time and frustration that often occurs when “fixing” things that have been purchased online.
Choosing Your Correct Shoe Size Determining your correct shoe size is important to ensure that your shoes are a comfortable fit and support as effectively as possible. If you already have a pair of sports shoes that are a comfortable fit, please use that size as your guide. Here are some tips to help you select the right size.
All footwear is listed in US size as there is no official Australian Sizing System.
The best way to find your size is by a current or previous pair of shoes, but most sports shoes should have the US sizing under the tongue of the shoe .
Females quite often buy Men's shoes for a wider fit & different colour choice. You can tell if your shoe is a Men's shoe because the UK size and US size is a difference of one size. If the size difference between UK & US sizing is greater than one it is a Women's Shoe.
A Men's US size 7.5 is roughly equal to a Women's US size 9, normally about 1.5 size difference.
When you go up 1/2 a size in sport shoes, there is an increase in both width & length.
Most brands are almost identical in sizing i.e. if you are a Men's size 9 in a Nike it is likely you will be a Men's size 9 in most other brands.