Buying Trainers

[vernonk]

When you buy trainers, is it okay if they feel tight when you try them on - will they give with time? Or if they start tight will they stay tight, and is a best to buy a size bigger?

[mikey4444]

A little tight, especially across the top is normally a good idea, but if they are tight in length, then I find that rarely changes very much over time.

[Hopkirk]

I have wide feet, and know from experience not to buy any shoes that are tight around the toe area.

[Garaman]

Assuming you intend to do a bit of walking, or training, in them, you should be able to press your thumb at the front of the big toe area without touching your big toe, or alternatively put a finger in the back of the trainer behind you heel without your big toe being squashed.

[mikey4444]

Good advice from garaman !

[Baldric]

Sorry, can't help, I have not owned a pair of Trainers, or for that matter a pair of Jeans in the best part of 25 years, gotta have some standards.

[woofgang]

I agree...tight shoes will stay tight!

[KeraSage]

I'm a size 5 shoe, and have to buy a 6 in trainers and boots. If I buy size 5 trainers I end up in agony. I don't know why, but they all seem to be a size smaller. It's the same for my boys too, always have to get a size up.

[woofgang]

kera I find the same

[jno]

my parents used to tell me I'd "grow into" shoes that seemed tight when I got them. But of course my feet grew bigger; result: a lifetime of sore feet. So I'd say always get a size bigger (or half a size if available), even if you're not still growing. Don't go too big, though, if they're loose they may rub on your feet and cause blisters.