Finding the Best Fit for Your Feet
Fleet Feet (www.fleetfeet.com) is a local, family owned and operated store that is part of a network of specialty running, walking, and fitness stores across the country. The Fleet Feet network shares new and innovative ideas to better serve you and your unique needs while continuing to build a culture that puts health and fitness to the forefront of your life. Lori Borer, owner, started Fleet Feet in 2014 and has been committed to serving the Lincoln community for the majority of her life. It wasn’t until 2017 when she decided to expand, and now she is serving the Omaha metro area! The Fleet Feet team is composed of the most passionate individuals in specialty running gear. Their focus is centered around giving their guests the best possible experience and ensuring that each guest achieves their needs in lifestyle, fit, customer service, training, and product.
Did you know that nearly 80% of people have a noticeable discrepancy between their left foot and their right foot? Depending on how your body naturally moves while you walk or run, Fleet Feet can determine the amount of support each person needs from their shoes. The type of foam, arch support, and upper construction can all affect how comfortable each person feels in their shoes. While there is no correct way for your body to move, you can make sure you feel (and look) your best while you run or walk by getting shoes that are designed to support your foot at all points.
Fleet Feet is known for its extensive outfitting process which provides clients with running shoes that fit properly. Their specialized fit process combines the best in customer service with insightful technology to deliver unbeatable comfort mile after mile. Fleet Feet uses state-of-the-art technology that scans and uses a set of specialized cameras to capture 12 precise data points to construct a 3D image of your foot! With those measurements, Fleet Feet is able to help you find the best fit for your feet. Not only do they have 3D imaging technology, but they also use a specialized pressure plate to analyze your individual gait pattern and determine which pressure points are frequently used on the foot. Understanding where each body places pressure on their feet while they walk lets Fleet Feet gauge a neutral gait or if one tends to pronate or supinate.
Fleet Feet’s Top Five Tips for Choosing the Best Running Shoes
Plan Ahead—Looking to get into a consistent running routine? Or maybe take on your first race? No matter your goals, create a plan around the surface you want to train on and how you want your shoes to feel while you’re running.
Get Started By Walking—Running shoes are great to walk in, and walking is often a segue for beginning runners as you feel out the way your body moves for prolonged periods of time.
Learn How You Move—The natural alignment of your joints and the degree to which you pronate can make a big difference in how you search for shoes to support your body. Using Fleet Feet’s in-store fit process or at-home wear analysis can help you determine how much you pronate and what kind of running shoe to buy.
Find Your Fit—A good rule of thumb to determine that you’re wearing the right size is to keep a thumb’s width of space between the end of your toes and the tip of the shoe. Your foot should feel secure from heel to toe, without any squeezing or pinching. Pay attention to the way your foot aligns over the midsole to determine if you need a wide size shoe.
Put On Some Miles—Once you find shoes with the support you need and a comfortable fit, hit the road! The average running shoe lasts about 300 miles for regular runners.