Prevent foot & leg pain with the right fit!

Enhance Performance!

Here's how we fit you!

Much like regular exercise is vital to fitness and health, foot health is important to your overall well-being. Unfortunately, healthy feet is a subject many people don't think about enough, and some take for granted. At Fleet Feet Sports Mahwah, helping you find the right fit is our 'Fitlosophy'. We believe that choosing proper shoes for running, walking, or any athletic activity is a key step to sustaining an injury-free, enjoyable fitness program.

How do we go about helping you select the proper footwear for your athletic activity?

 1. You can't judge a shoe by its’ color! Shoes fall into one of three categories: neutral, stability, or motion control. Wearing a shoe with too little stability or too much stability can cause numerous problems such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints and IT band strain, and over time, more severe problems. It is important to select a shoe appropriate for your foot biomechanics, not based on color or style.

2. We ask you to be willing to share information. Be prepared to discuss any injuries or nagging pains you are experiencing. What shoes and styles have worked well for you in the past? Are there any styles that have caused problems? If your current style has been successful, bring them with you to the store.

3. We measure your feet each time you purchase shoes. Feet change as you age. Life changes such as the childbirth, or weight change and general aging can cause gradual changes to your feet. The size and style that worked for you in the past might not be the best option anymore. We will measure your foot and we will also video analyze your gait and foot biomechanics, so we can narrow down which shoes are best for you.

4. Don't forget your orthotics. If you wear an orthotic, be sure to bring them along. It will be important to have your orthotics on hand so we can help you select a shoe that compliments your orthotic properly.

5. Size matters! Athletic shoes should allow for a thumbnail length between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. The flex point in the shoe should bend at the ball of your foot and your heel should remain stable and not move in and out of the shoe. We'll invite you try the shoe for a short walk or run, on our treadmill.

6. We’ll show you how to check the wear of your shoes regularly. The midsole of a shoe is made of a foam material which overtime compresses and breaks down. As a shoe breaks down, the shoe does not offer the same stability and benefits as it did on Day 1. Every individual is different but runners and walkers should replace their shoes every 300-375 miles. Checking and changing your shoes is one of the best ways to continue with a healthy fitness program and avoid the doctor's office.

Regardless of your level of fitness, smart choices in shoes can make a significant difference in the enjoyment of your fitness activities and everyday life. Proper fitting shoes can mean the difference between pain and discomfort and injury-free activities. Doctors and podiatrists play a significant role in diagnosing and aiding pain and discomfort; however, simply choosing the right shoes is a major step toward comfort.