How To Find Your REAL Shoe Size For Tennis, Basketball, And Other Court Sneakers
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- Book consulting time with me: www.footdoctorzach.com/consult
FREE Updated shoe anatomy guide: geni.us/freeshoeguide
FREE Shoelace guide: geni.us/freeshoelaceguide
Real foot doctor shows how to find your REAL shoe size for basketball, tennis and other court sports sneakers such as padel, volleyball, badminton and handball. Most athletes struggle with finding their ideal shoe size when playing and its even harder now that most of us buy our shoes online and its getting more difficult to figure out what shoe size you should buy when shopping online for sneakers.
Because performance athletic shoes and sneaker serve such different purposes than regular shoes its important to find your baseline shoe size in these court shoes vs regular shoes
Grab a pair of tennis shoes at Tennis Warehouse:
Tennis Warehouse USA/North America: www.tennis-warehouse.com/?fro...
Tennis Warehouse Europe: www.tenniswarehouse-europe.co...
Tennis Warehouse Australia: www.tennisonly.com.au/?from=zach
Buy Way Of Wade shoes HERE: geni.us/wayofwade
Buy The Rigorer AR1 HERE: geni.us/arshowtime ( footdoctorzach15 for $15 off)
Grab a pair of Nikes HERE: geni.us/nikesneakers
Grab a pair of adidas HERE: geni.us/adidasshoes
Grab a pair of Under Armour HERE: geni.us/currysneakers
Grab a pair of Puma sneakers HERE: geni.us/pumahoops
Buy New Balance sneakers HERE: sovrn.co/pyj74qk
My custom orthotic guide and checklist: geni.us/custominsert
My Favorite OTC Orthotics:
Powerstep Pinnacle: geni.us/powerstepdiscount
My on-court camera: amzn.to/3UC2NSW
My on-court drone: amzn.to/3SwYhT6
Mu on-court 360 camera: amzn.to/3HToiqR
My on-court electrolytes: amzn.to/3SQ2lPQ
My Favorite Shoe Laces:
My Review: • The 5 Best Shoe Laces ...
Orthostep Thick Round Laces: geni.us/roundlace
DELELE Round Wave Laces: geni.us/bubblelace
New Balance Bubble Laces: amzn.to/2SRwCxC
Birch’s Thick Special Wave Laces: geni.us/birchwavelace
Subscribe for more shoe tech: / @footdoctorzach
Share this video with a friend: • How To Find Your REAL ...
Let’s hang out:
Instagram - @footdoctorzach
TikTok - @footdoctorzach
Time Stamps:
00:00 Video Intro
00:37 How to find your foot / shoe size
01:37 How to modify your size from shoes to court shoes
02:29 How to find your foot shape
03:01 How foot shape affects shoe fit
03:52 How to match your foot to a shoe
04:42 How to fit shoes when shopping online
05:09 Court sneaker sizing guide
06:44 Orthotic Considerations
So from size to shape to matching the shoes last to your foot lets look at how to fit shoes!As a foot doctor I look at tennis basketball and other court shoes a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the tennis, pickleball, basketball, running and hiking shoe's functional attributes
DISCLOSURE: I often review or link to products I regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible we use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase I may receive a small commission or other compensation.
Many of my links to products/gear are links to those products on Amazon. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites
Typical legal disclaimer (doctor’s occupational hazard): This is not medical advice, nor can I give you medical advice. Everything here including videos and comment responses is for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your doctor to obtain advice with respect to any particular health issue or condition. Nothing here should be construed to form a doctor patient relationship.
Disclaimer : This is not medical advice, nor can I give you medical advice. Everything here including videos and comment responses is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your doctor to obtain advice with respect to any health issue or condition. Nothing here should be construed to form a doctor patient relationship. - กีฬา
![How to Measure Your Foot Size at Home [Perfect Width & Length]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-07Gllupv48/mqdefault.jpg)
![How to Measure Your Foot Size at Home [Perfect Width & Length]](/img/tr.png)
When should you throw away your sneakers?? th-cam.com/video/6d_AiFEiM90/w-d-xo.html
Not before you feel skin touching the ground 😂
Ive been in pain for 2 years doc said plantar fascia but its my ankle is always swollen to the point after work i almost fall i know something else is wrong
@@Jtevkicksandcards try and get some insoles for your shoes for people who are on their feet all day. You can easily get some off of Amazon for 25-30 bucks. I have a large foot (14 US) and I have problems with my feet aswell, I'm flat footed and have weak ankles. I ordered a pair of insoles that specifically site the need for my feet, and they work perfectly. If you haven't tried getting a pair of insoles for your shoes that directly help with the issue you're having then I suggest you try getting a pair.
I finally understand how to pick a basketball shoe for my wide foot, thanks doc, as always.
Hey Zach, whats up man!! This is the first video but your awesome energy had me with the Hey whats up!! Keep it up Doc, i thought i bought shoes too big but nope. thanks man easy subscribed!!!
8k subscribers!! Keep it up foot doc!!!!👍👍👍👍
Thanks! Will do!
Also need to note the shoe material. Real Leather when used will stretch a bit but I find the shoes now use a plastic coated leather and it does not stretch at all. Or the have soft cloth which will stretch or a firm nylon mesh which does not. This will alter how a shoe fits and the comfort you will have
It's so damn tricky for us wide footers. Always gotta compromise the length to accommodate for the needed width.
thanks for the great info, most shoe reviewer tend to ignore shape and just go state the basic length & if they are wide or narrow footed and not mention shape at all.
Thank you soo much I have suffered from childhood for my good pair of shoes now I am more choosy to find a perfect fit for my foot ❤❤
Thanks for the info!
Excellent advice! Thank-you!
Glad it was helpful!
Another awesome video like always. I measured my foot with the brannock device recently and surprisingly the ASICS Court FF shoes fit my shoes like a glove unlike other brands. Can you please do a video on tennis shoes lacing? I heard certain foot type require different lacing.
Thanks! I have one on my favorite laces and I go into some detail in the asics GR8 clay video but ill probably do one on techniques sometime soon
for me it's the same, I play tennis and the Asics court FF fit perfectly even compared to other Asics models
The foot stencil idea is gold, thank you👌
Glad it helps 👍👍
I just bought some walking boots today as needed something comfy for work as I'm stood for 8+ hours and I wear boots for general use as well. They were good though as where I went they took the time to place my feet next to the shoes to see how it would fit to the shoes and also show the correct way to wear and tie them up which sounds simple but I actually learned a few things and I've been wearing boots for years.
Wish this came out years ago. After decade plus of knee pain, back pain, pf, metatarsal pain, i found out i should go up 3 SIZES. I have short but relatively wide feet and a very high midfoot. Spent so much on therapy, sleeves, insoles, shoes etc
By chance i received big Ultraboosts as a gift and that’s when i found out ive been measuring wrong. Now that i use the right size, no pain no accessories. Just needed the shank a little forward and not bend my metatarsals.
I am now just seeing this video Branick put me at 10.5. I tried 10.5 for bball shoes in Nike and WoW ,then I tried 11 but even then my toes would push the top of the shoes on impact when I dunked or slammed 10ft line in Vball. I went up to 11.5 and found I had adequate space and even produced more power in movement and jump overall.
Helpful guide, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the video. I find the best system to measure your foot is to stand against a straight wall with heel touching the wall and to put a piece of a4 paper under the foot and trace your foot on that piece a paper. Then use a measuring tape to measure the longest toe to heel. That will give you the size in cms. Then when ordering shoes look for the size in cms (japan uses this system) and see if it matches up to your size. Because a size 7 US female for Nike may be 23.5 cm for example and a size 7 for Addidas may be 24 cm, etc…the companies run different sizes against cm. The cm seem more consistent.
That’s the true size mid heel to big toe - it’s just weird how a lot of sizing doesn’t go off of that- I’ve always wondered why there isn’t a standard system universally- it would encourage more people to buy different varieties of shoes if they could be confident of their size
I think it would be cool if shoes had volumetric internal space specifications. I feel like the toe box of the Asics Soln Spd ff 2 would be a bit smaller than the ff 1, and aimed to please the Gel Res 7 crowd who are swamped in the 8. Toe box stretch would be a good now - I’m installing my worn insoles to get me some space initially. I am generally unwilling to err on the side of too big for tennis. The one time I did, something bad happened. But I’m also not willing to wear a Cage that’s an entire size too small either. If my footwork were that good - I might consider! Keep up the awesome site! I’d go to the Court ff, but I had the #1 with the bootie and it was too much pressure atop the foot.
Thanks! Yeah I think people like us would like that data but the avg consumer doesn’t care so they don’t put any of it in
Great advises, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Happy birthday to me a new foot doctor video! 😀
Haha glad I could oblige
Great info!
Glad it was helpful!
Really good idea. Thanks a lot!
Glad it helped
Awesome video brother, I now look at my hoop shoes differently 👌
Glad it helped you!
Great video. Helped me a lot on picking what size I should pick for my basketball shoes.
Glad you got something out of it!
@@FootDoctorZach update: so I used my newly bought basketball shoes (harden vol. 4) for the first time and for the first 15 minutes using them my feet hurt (particularly my right foot). But after a while they don't hurt anymore as much. Is it normal?
Yeah that’s normal break in
@@FootDoctorZach thanks Doc!
This is extremely valuable information. I did the instructions and compared the cutout to pictures of shoes that I previously tried, and it all makes sense now!
I predict this will be an extremely popular video! Especially now with the pandemic and people shopping more online.
Thanks glad you found it helpful!
This is probably your best video yet - very handy tips! When I buy tennis shoes I usually go half a size larger so I have an index finger worth of wriggle room and so I have enough room to wear thicker socks. Just curious to know if this is actually bad for my feet?
Thank you 👍👍 That’s how I size actually
Bro u deaserve st least 1 million subscriber it content is so good and quility of it videos also excellent
Thanks! Hopefully some day
Very helpful!
Glad you got something out of it 👍
@@FootDoctorZach I have a nightmare finding the right sport shoes due to large width and volume of my feet. Although I have no problem with arch or C-shape simply to wide and sport shoes don't come in variety of width. In hockey shoes and boots you always can buy EE size but Nike is still behind and just makes one fit for all, until the next model. It well could be a sales tactic!
I noticed you said you recommend going up half a size from your regular fit for court shoes. Lets say I'm not really even sure what my regular shoe size is. Exactly how much extra space do you think I should have for my toes?
Thank you!
Amazing video once again. Great tips and info as always.
As a fellow C shaped footer, which tennis shoes would you recommend? We also have the same widest spot on foot.
Diadora and NB for me have been the most comfortable
Hi, I'm also a C-shaped footer, can you recommend any brand or specific model of basketball shoes? Like PG, kobe or KD? Thank you.
First time ever watching one of your videos. Would you ever do one on Olympic lifting shoes?
In the future I can look into it
Hey man I enjoy your videos a lot. You have a wealth of knowledge around the foot and its mechanics. I have NEVER had good success with shoes that have a lot of cushioning or inserts in them. About a year ago I switched to 0 drop shoes and have noticed a world of a difference in terms of stability, strength and manuervability but I have this nagging heel bone pain (calcaneus I think). I tried playing in a pair of New Balance Omn1s which were awesome (I got the wide version) but I unfortunately sprained my ankle about a month ago and just got back into the gym this week with my 0 drop shoes and had no issues or feeling like I would roll my ankle. The only problem I have had with these type of shoes is that nagging heel bone pain which I'm sure is from the lack of shock absorption.
What would be your best recommendation for someone with a shorter, wide mid-foot and a pretty non-existent arch?
Wide midfoot is tough - i like harden 6 or anything NB but id have to examine the foot to really get a feel for whats best
@@FootDoctorZach Figured as much but ty for the response. I actually just purchased the Harden 6 after watching one of your reviews and a few other bigger youtubers reviews. Hoping all goes well with those.
Do you by any chance have an opinion on boot size for rollerblades and ice skates? The “right” size per the size charts feel a bit tight in the toes for me. But the next size up is too loose, ankle and heel don’t get locked down enough.
Some shoes just take a bit of breaking in. My leather Nike Air Max's I went a 1/2 size up cause they were too tight at the toe and even then they were a little snug and would rub but now they're really comfy, I could wear them all day. I persevered cause they look so sick lol. Good buy too cause they're years old and look brand new.
Just bought the Zion 2's and they felt really tight in the toe box so I ordered a 1/2 size bigger, hopefully that'll do the trick cause they're 🔥
Havent even started the video and liked right away! ....uuuf!! Brilliant topic Zack!
Update:
Just watched the whole vid! Great great video man! Would love to see a review of yours on the NB Lav 2 . I knew you sized up for wide feet, #strongfeetteam here, like Rog haha
Haha awesome im glad you liked it! I actually have a pair in the wides ill be doing a clay cleaning video with so I can touch on that in a short or something similar
@@FootDoctorZach Nice! Have you tried the 10.5 2E, and the 11.0 2E? I remember I loved the Vapor X...but the Wide version never came to my country, wide version offering is heavily underrated imho...they allow better mechanics and feel of the ground
Nope they weren’t available in my area but I doubt I’d fit in to a smaller 2E in the vapor x, just too weird of a last for my foot
This video is a few years old now, in Europe Decathlon sports stores have 3D scanners for foot measurement. Length, width, height, arch etc..
Thanks a lot
Great tips
I was doing typically the opposite
Very informative video thank you! What brand and model of tennis shoe do you personally use? I have similar foot shape than yours.
Thanks 👍, adidas solecourt boost
Accurate video. My shoe size according to the brannock device would be like a 7 or 7.5 mens but most shoes I need to get a size 8 or else my pinky toe will rub against the side of the shoe and it's very uncomfortable. So I just have to have a little extra toe room to accommodate my wider feet
Yup it’s like a puzzle
I remember when my pinkie toe bussed out the side of an air max in 8th grade …the wet weather made me notice itn
Same I have wide feet have to go a size up for comfort
I wear running shoes that feel very fit, but I only use them for walking and they are half size smaller . Should I get basketball shoes that are the same size or should I get bigger shoes to account for expanding feet after running and jumping?
Thanks for the video. My Foot length is 9 inches or 22.8 cm long and my ball girth is 22 cm. Most of my sneakers and running shoes are US7. But there's a case that I also buy US 8 if it's from Keds. And sometimes, I can also fit in size 5.5 to 6.5 in other shoes like Aldo sneakers. This year, I'm planning to buy dr martens jadons. Some told me to size down and some told me to stay on my usual US7 s8ze.🤔
Thanks
Good video - but those shoes are always much longer than your footprint - so where exactly does your foot sit inside the shoe? So for example, I mostly wear (unhappily) a size 10 shoe - but a size 8 running sandal. When I put shoes on my feet (as opposed to sandals) , I feel like I have just put on a pair of skis - they are far too long and too much shoe.
I wish these companies will measure them from the inside. It would make it a lot easier to buy.
My bare foot size in 10. So 11 to have some room. But I wear a 13 4e.
I have to try on like 20 pairs before I find one that fits. Even in the same brand, sizes are different.
My last couple new balance fit perfect the first time. So I'm sticking with that brand. Makes it easier to by online.
Yeah I’m not sure why we can’t get a more universal measuring system to be honest
Doctor Zach, I want to buy a Nike Joyride or Joyride CC3 Setter and I am wearing a Vans kyle walker pro 2 US men size 9 with custom insole by sidas. What size would you recommend?
I played tennis in college and in my normal size in most athletic shoes including Nike I have a thumb nail space between my toes and the front of the shoe. My Nike shoes for tennis are a whole size smaller. This is because with all of the starting and stopping, I want a shoe that fits like a glove so I don’t slide around in them. Sliding around in the shoes can cause blisters, cause you to roll and ankle and you are going to just be slower moving around. Many tennis players do this including Rafael Nadal.
If you have the shape foot for that profile yeah that’s the way to go but others can’t
Great video! I have big bunions. Should I go 1/2 or full size bigger? So hard to find indoor court shoes
Depends on the shoe- wider shoes usually I go 1/2 more narrow maybe 1 size up but going one whole size up can be a lot of shoe if it runs long- comes down to shape of the shoe vs your foot
Awesome video. From a guy that researches my shoes and certainly my court shoes a hell of a lot, this short video is absolutely fantastic. I knew a lot of what you said already but some of the tips , such as taking a pic on my phone of my foot shape cutout and then stencil from my phone screen, unbelievable. Why did I never think of that. I follow lots of people on TH-cam from gadget reviewers , to physical therapists, to shoe reviewers, and I have to say , despite only discovering you in recent weeks, I think you're my favourite. You're reviews are top class , full of all the relevant info and presented very professionally. Well done and keep it up. Big big fan here in Ireland. 👍
Thanks I appreciate it! Glad this one helped you - this was a fun video to come up with
I'm 5'9" & a size 12, also flat footed. Any advice for me?
I have had hammer toe for 7 months. My two outside toes always run into the Toebox. What do I do?
Hey Zach, regarding the insole, would that match your true foot size or would you get an insole to match your court shoe size?
In terms of an orthotic you want it true like a glove IMO
Great vids Dr. Zach! Do you do professional shoe consultations online or remotely? Your videos are extremely helpful and informative. I would love to arrange a brief chat to discuss my particular problem and your suggestions. Thanks and keep up the great work.
Yup - through my office academy of podiatry dot com ( yt deletes links) you just send a message requesting an virtual visit with Dr Thomas
How about a video telling us how you came about creating this channel?
Im not sure anyone would watch it haha but yeah maybe when I hit 10k ill do something like that
thanks for the insights! any recommendations for width 4E basketball shoes? saw your vid that lebron witness 6 seems good for me in terms of width
for 4E the best place to start is NB
The ball of the foot shoe alignment with the widest part of the shoe
hi doctor zach! i have a question my size of my foot is 8 but my foot is not wider i try to buy a basketball shoes which is 8 and half, but there is an allowance mybe a half or and inch... what would you recommend to me doctor zach? thank and have a great day ahead
Could you do a video of what shoe is the best for basketball, for people who have achilles tendinitis? Greetings from Chile
Yes I’ll be doing a global review of foot types etc
best video for buying shoes
Glad you got something out of it!
Hi my foot is 11.15 cm x 25.6 cm
should I size up .5 or a full size for both nike and reebok pls?
Hi good day Dr. Zach please help me with my shoe size my feet measures 10.3 inches or 26.5cm from the longest toe to heel. My current shoe size is 26.7cm it feels a little small my toe will reach the tip of the shoes a little does it mean it is as long as my foot? What size should I wear?
Not having the half size available in my country India is the biggest problem we're facing. We can only go for 1 size bigger or 1 size smaller cos there's no ½ half size available in my country. My true fitting size is uk-7.5 but I can't find half size anywhere, no matter what brand i search. So i always have to go for 1 size bigger "uk-8" cos that's the only size i can go for. But not all the shoes size are same tho. Like nike air force 1's are a bit wide so it's compactable with my wide feet. But nike air max 90's are really narrow. I thought if i take air max 90's the same size as my air force 1's which is uk-7 it'll fit perfectly but it's tight around the corner of my small toe side just like your feet. So i had to exchange it to 1 size bigger which is just a little bit big for my feet that's all. But it fits well enough to wear comfortably rather than struggling with tight shoes .
For Jordan's (dressy not basketball like Westbrook, Luka, etc..) do they fit true to size? For ex. For basketball shoes I wear size 10 and regular shoes 9.5, so for dressy jordan shoes I'd go 9.5?
whn I see people with the put the foot on a paper forget that the heel is circular and you should add extra mm
My left foot is much wider than my right, so I should get 1/2 size up (TTS is 9)
However, 9.5 I feel is too much toe box room - any ideas what I need to do? I can double sock just the right foot i guess......
i have a 10 1/2 inches length and 4 1/2 inches width, what shoe size should i pick?
Could you do a video on steel toe shoes
Is it ok for the big toe to touch the tip of basketball shoe on a hard stop?or should it not touch at all/close to touching? Size 7.5 I have about an index finger toe space but ona hard stop my toes will touch the tip of the shoe there's no pain but it can be felt whereas size 8 only on a hard stop toes will be just grazing the tip
Sorry for this kinda stupid question, but if im 8.5 us on nike jordan shoes, should i choose same size for Puma shoes? (Specifically MB.02)
My basketball shoes right now from my thumb of my foot allowance is i think 1 inch oe 3/4 that is okie sir?
How do I know if my basketball shoes are big for me? (if it's a half to a full size too big)
If i go size up the shoes will be too long and my toe keep hitting ground while walking. My sport shoes always narrow at middle. But my boot doing just fine. But they same size.
nice tips! Doc, do you know why my toe nails always get black when I wear my basketball shoes? this has been a recurring problem since I started playing basketball at the age of 9. is it because I'm wearing shoes that are too big? too tight? my toe nails fall off after a few months and the cycle repeats itself. so much pain 😢
It could just be you have weak nail roots - black nails also happen from too big or too small shoes - I have a TikTok on this actually that you can check out where I show how to help this condition out- this isn’t medical advice and im not advising you to do this but i permanently remove a lot of toe nails in athletes with this condition every year that can’t fix it by shoe modification
@@FootDoctorZach is it the one where you put something below the tongue of the shoe? and what is that pad thing called again? thanks 🙏🏼
I have about 18 pairs of shoes and only 5 of them fit comfortably, some of them are eu 44.5 and fit perfectly ,some eu 45 don’t fit,some eu 46 and fits well . They are either way too big or small ,it’s really frustrating.
Hey doc! Have you already put your hands on the new Barricades? Do you know if adidas will discontinue the solecourts due to the barricades? They are vanishing from the market, cant find anywhere on "regular people size", only dwarfs and giants sizes hahaha
You may want to check the community section in about 5 min….
My problem is that my foot size is actually size 12 "30 cm " but in most of the times I wear a basketball shoes that size nd play in it , my big toe bleed or just basically bleed , but on some other shoes it doesn't hurt at all ....I tried a size 12.5 or a " 30.5 cm " and my foot felt better but my ankle was lose , it gets swole sometimes ... idk what to do 💔
They need more wide fit EE basketball shoes. Nike has none, Adidas has couple, and New Balance has 2 pairs.
Yeah it’s crazy that there’s so few with how many they sell a year
Chinese brand is normally wide n high volume in the toe box
@@haroldz123 not necessarily
@@haroldz123 wrong, li-Ning shoes are notoriously narrow
Quick question: What about a "regular" everyday shoe/snicker? For instance, I love Adidas Campus. I always get a new one as soon as my current pair starts to "melt" 😁. I've always bought Adidas shoes based on the Japanese sizing (CM). For instance, I'm 28 cm in foot size. Should I get 28.5? Like I said, they're for everyday use. Not planning on using them for any particular sport... I've ALWAYS wondered about that. I mean, I usually get them on my exact size (28cm) but a couple of times, for whatever reason I went with 28.5 and they fit well also, but I kinda prefer the "skin tight" fit of the exact size... Am I messing up my feet by doing that? Thanks, and I hope you get to read this comment.
So e will not follow the sizeing chart of nike? So if my feet measured 26.5 i will wear a 28.5 or 27.5? Its really confusing. If nike already made a sizeing chart
Dr Zach I love the videos! Thank you! Quick question, I have a bad habit of hitting of my back leg on forehands, so much so I twist and tear my miniscus. So much so it twists and locks my knee. Crazy painful lol. Just did it today playing in a new pair of Uber sonic 4s . Bought online for a cheap price never tried on felt like I was wearing high heels Pulled out the insole right away .... also happened in the vapor x’s a year ago. Just wondering any recommendations for mcl inner knee support. I have narrow feet with high arch. Wear 13’s . I’m tall and gangly. I wish the vapor x’s didn’t have the cut out soles in the inner arch area of the shoe. Thank you!
I’m not sure a shoe is going to do much to correct that kind of knee issue but the vapors are some of the worst shoes for medial support and the Ubersonics are minimalist so you won’t get much from them either in terms of shock absorption, if it’s me I’m trying to get something with a bigger stack like the blushield 5’s or GP turbos but that being said I doubt they will be a real game changer for an MCL that’s more something in the hands of your orthopod
@@FootDoctorZach Roger that. I appreciate it. Ya I think I see strength training and a knee brace in my near future. Ya I was very close to pulling the trigger on the GP's but pulled out from the shoe looking a little high up, looked like ankle twisters for me. But ill track em down at least in and try em on. Blushields I will also track down. What's also catching my eye are the Yonex PC Rev 3's might have to build up to those. Thank you again Dr. this stuff is invaluable to a lot of people.
@@FootDoctorZach Quick follow up also, I just noticed looking in the mirror walking with the uber 4's I can see my foot cave in or bend inwards when I walk. Same thing i noticed with the vapor x's after my first mcl injury a year ago, foot giving way or rolling inwards while walking. Maybe high arch insoles? and a shoe with that medial support you've recommended might just be the ticket for me hopefully. Thank you again!
Hi Zach, just wondering why you recommend an orthotic for court shoes? A lot of debate on this topic and it is a bit confusing as a non-expert 😊
I don’t recommend orthotics as a general rule it’s up to the individual foot- there’s really no hard and fast rule just depends on what’s going on with the person / goals/ what they find comfortable - something that requires in person exam
@@FootDoctorZach thanks for the reply. Little confused though - the video states @6:45 “a full length orthotic which I usually recommend”
I meant vs a half length or 3/4 length orthotics
I’m still confuse when to go up 1/2 - 1 size up from brannock device size? Can anyone help thanks
Which basketball shoes do you recommend for a flat footer like myself? Which basketball player's signature shoes are good for flat footers?
I actually made a video on that - hope it helps
th-cam.com/video/wqJGIY1m9qc/w-d-xo.html
Can I buy W8 size if my regular size is W7?crocs crush platform heels
Damn good video.
How about chukka boots size . Any difference ?
Dr Zach I have a wide flat foot with a skinny ankle, my snugg fit size is 43.5 which i usually buy, I’m very athletic on the court and rely on my speed to get to every ball. However I occasionally get sore forefoot on the widest part of my foot 🦶 and my toes nails are getting banged up like getting deformation/damaged. Could I get a solecourt boost sized 44 and double sock it?
That actually wouldn't be a bad call in my opinion, thats probably what I would do
Sizing with the Brannock while wearing the socks you intend to use with the shoe will get you the correct size.
I find most Nike run narrow and New Balance run correct (D width) So the shape of the sole and shoe design may change what shoe size to try on. Correct is if you have the normal foot shape.
@@danc2014 I am saying that the Brannock will give you the correct size if you use the socks you intend to use with the athletic shoe. If one measures without socks or thin socks they're going to get a smaller size, up to a whole size smaller. It seems like a "no-brainer" but I've seen people make that mistake when sizing and buying shoes. Also a Brannock tells more than just about foot length and width, it has an arch length measurement slider for people with longer or shorter toes. Sometimes people have feet that gives them a 10 in length but their toes are longer so their arch length is shorter or vice versa.
Also, most people have slightly different foot shapes and sizes, so it's good to know what is what when buying, especially when you look at shoes online. Some shoes, you can just see them from their construction that they just won't work for you, for example if you have a wide mid foot but you see a hard TPU shell in the mid foot of the shoe that looks narrow versus a foam mid foot that can break-in and give a little to the shape of your foot.
What do you extra long toes or foot?
Just go to stores and try the ones you like and can buy in the future. then, note it. once you want to buy online, just buy.
It's not that simple. Not everyone is lucky enough to be near a store that actually carries the shoe they're interested in. Some of these are more unique or most stock is available online only. And these different shoes fit people differently sometimes than their regular shoes. Stores just don't have the room to put out every specific volleyball or basketball shoe that these manufacturers make.
Reading the comments there is a huge variety and variation in foot shapes
Like you wouldn’t believe- it’s insane
Doc what’s your opinion on tennis and playing in two pairs of socks?
Love it- allows for more efficient air exchange, helps with blisters, etc
The Brannock device assumes that feet are wbidest across the balls, but mine are widest at the ends of the toes. No standard shoes leave room for my toes.
Question about thumbnail : Should there exist a “gap” at the end of the sole inside the shoes ???
Me too, I wear 11.5 on all my court shoes. I have a wide foot!
👍👍
hi,
I love your content.
I have a question. Can you recommend an ortholite insole for tennis shoes. I have the Babolat Propulse Fury in size 46.5.
Thank you
Ortholite as in a factory insole or do you mean an orthotic?
@@FootDoctorZach i need a direct replacement for the insole that comes with the shoe.
I don’t really think any factory ortholite is any better than another except for the lottos which have a double density and the new Nike GT run insoles which have higher density - other than that I don’t really have a recommendation as IMO they’re all mostly the same
@@FootDoctorZach ok thank you
I have a 13 left and 12 right according to foot barometer, so I have to buy 13 and wear double socks to make up space right. I am started to feel imbalances when working out and playing bball and Achilles pain. Should i just buy a pair of shoes each size and mix up? keep doubling socks? or not wear double socks. I'm really struggling with this.
If you can get two pairs that would be ideal- custom orthotics help too but yeah that’s a tough situation
I find my feet are pretty similar when looking down at them length and width size but my right foot feels like it is “taller” right where the tongue of a shoe starts… this become a problem become of all my years of soccer I learned to only play with shoes that fit with toes almost touching the very front of shoe. But sometimes now with tennis my right foot feels tooo tight where the tongue ends and I don’t know what I should do
More than likely that’s because one foot has a higher arch than the other, usually it’s just a matter of lacing around where it’s annoying you
Damn I just realized what break in means , i thought the shoe takes the shape of foot after sometime but it's the other way around instead omg did not know that.. 😳
Hi Doc, is it ok wearing basketball shoes for tennis? I know this is probably a pretty generic question, so I apologize in advance :)
Outsole durability is not optimal