Runners often tell horror stories of losing toenails after a long race. But it's not just runners that suffer from black toenails that eventually fall off. All kinds of athletes - whether professional athletes or weekend warriors - can find themselves with damaged toenails.
The problem is likely their shoes, according to Fareen Samji, a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. "Most people wear their shoes too narrow and too short for them," Samji says. "You want at least a quarter of an inch at the end of your longest toe.
"All manufacturers make shoes differently," she adds. "You're never going to be a size nine across the board. In some, you'll be a nine, in some you'll be a nine-and-a-half, and some you might even be an eight. It all depends on the manufacturer."
The way you walk also affects your shoe size. Someone who's a size seven might actually need a size eight because her foot flattens and elongates when she's walking, Samji says. That's why you really need to get expert advice when choosing the right footwear, whether you're looking for running shoes, athletic shoes or everyday footwear.
"You wouldn't go look at golf clubs and buy them right off the shelf," she says. "You'd have a golf pro look at your swing to determine if that's the right type of golf club for you."
The same thing goes for shoes, she adds. You shouldn't just grab shoes off the shelf, but instead, get an expert help you choose the right kind of shoe for your own unique needs. If you are in the market for new shoes, here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Not all shoes are created equal. All shoes are built on a "last," which is a three-dimensional model. But New Balance's last is very different from Nike's last, and that's why shoes from different manufacturers fit differently.
2. Style matters - but not the way you think it does. The style of shoe you buy will affect fit. A slip-on shoe might fit a bit bigger than a shoe with laces, even if they're from the same manufacturer.
3. Your gait is the key to the right fit. You shouldn't buy a pair of shoes without having an expert watch you walk. If no one watches you walk, there's no way anyone can know exactly what type of foot you have and what shoe is right for you.
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