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My wife bought an expensive Nike shoe for her father without knowing his fit. She told the Nike retail shop that she would exchange or return it if it does not fit her father. Well, it did not. So she went back to get another size the the shop created all kind of problems even though they promised they will exchange! So much for the customer service. Anyway, she got another pair and it still didnt fit well. Now the retail shop is not ready for a return and I started to look for options on the web. I accidentally found this site - http://www.kohlscorporation.com/ecom/valueadded/footwear.htm. It mentions a simple formula on what kind of shoe will work the best for an individual.

Flatfoot (Pronated) Fairly self-explanatory, this type shows a complete impression of your foot, as it rests flush against the ground. Because your foot doesn’t form a normal arch, this means it strikes on the outside of the heel and rolls excessively inward. This extra stress, in turn, causes many types of injuries. Around 65% of the population has pronated feet, either from obesity, arthritis, foot trauma or genetics.

High-Arched Foot (Supinated) You’ll see a large open area on the imprint where your foot’s arch didn’t touch the ground. The verdict? More rigid, your foot neither rolls inward enough nor absorbs shock well. Other characteristics include the heel and toes being drawn inward. About 25% of the population has supinated feet. Main causes? Musculoskeletal disorders and genetics.

Neutral (Ideal foot) Lucky you! A moderate space will appear in the imprint’s arch area. This means you land on the outside of the heel, then roll inward slightly to absorb shock. If you are of normal weight, you are considered the most biomechanically sound type of runner. Only about 10% of the population has neutral feet.

Interestingly, the site claims, only 10% of the population has normal feet and they are the natural runners! Guess what? I am one of the privileged lot!!! Many girls have told me how sexy my legs are. Similar to David Beckham’s. I guess I should have shown my feet as well! As humble as I am, I would not make ridiculous claims of my feet perfection. But realistically speaking, I could have been Carl Lewis or Ben Johnson What a great loss to India!

Another good link to shoe size guide: http://paulswarehouse.netregistry.net/shop/pages.php?pageid=25

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