😂 Guilty as charged.

With Chris Eubank's voice 😂

I'm so glad to hear your shoes are working out for you. It can be a bit funny how much bigger shoes can fit and still fit right!

I'm glad you got what fits! It'll make your life better!

As you well know from buying clothing (not just shoes), sizing varies hugely between brands and that difference is even bigger between different items (dress shoes to athletic shoes). Your size of 10.5 wide means nothing other than you weren't used to hearing it. I'm so glad you found a pair that fit comfortably, as that's the one thing that will keep you using them! What are you doing to be active again? Walking, runing, etc.? Good luck on the journey and I hope you're loving the shoes! The GN24 sure are comfy!

@@its_Matt_B_ I used to walk between 3 and 5 miles per day about 5 days a week at a very nice park not too far from my home, but I more or less stopped all exercise about 7 years ago after my little girl passed. I hardly went out at all, and then Covid hit in 2020, and that was one more reason to stay indoors. Any time I did go to the park with my dog to walk, it was a zoo. Suddenly, because of Covid, people were coming out of the woodwork so to speak to spend time at what used to be a pretty quiet park, so that was one more reason to stay home. I planned to start walking more beginning last Autumn after the terrible heat and humidity of Summer had passed, but before I could follow through on that commitment to myself, I was forced to move from my 2/1 house with garage (owner turned it into an Airbnb) to a one room apartment. Now, I have no choice but to take my dog for at least 3 walks per day since we no longer have a yard, so I had to buy a new pair of shoes. Walking on concrete in my old Nimbus 10's were killing me as they are totally clapped out. I always liked Nimbus because of the great cushioning. I have worn Asics since the 1980s. This is the first time I had to settle for a pair two whole sizes larger than my high quality dress shoes, though. There is something vaguely insulting about that! (LOL) Traditionally, Asics run narrow and a bit short, but this is ridiculous! The 24 in 10.5 Wide look huge on my feet! I read the new 25's will not come out before late March for some reason. Each year they usually come out in January. Maybe there was still a glut of 24's on the market they hoped to shift? Anyway, I did not want to wait that long. Plus, I knew I would end up spending at least $40 more for the 25's. So, I decided to buy the 24's.

@@user-lz6dm5lk9y I’m so sorry about you losing your daughter and totally understand staying in. I’m sure life just lost its joy for such a long time! I would say your move to a one room apartment has a silver lining; your forced dog walks are going to get you in super shape! 💪🏽 I understand it seeming insulting to go up in shoe size, but take comfort that no one but you will give your shoe size a second thought! 🤣 (at least I hope it’s comforting!) I think you made a good call getting the 24 instead of waiting for the 25. There’s no point spending more when you don’t have to! Keep up your activity level! 🙌🏽

@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks, Matt. 🙂

Cheers, Simon! I appreciate your comment, mate! 👊🏼

Thanks for watching and I’m glad you figured out what you need in a running shoe! Good luck shopping for a pair and happy running!

I just got a new pair that’s 1/2 size larger and it’s made a huge difference in comfort! Like running on a cloud 😊

@@jackiehammerton Excellent! Good to hear!

Thanks for watching, and i'm glad to hear you found it useful! Enjoy those new shoes! 👊🏼

Sorry to hear about your 3 metatarsal fractures! That recovery time must have been frustrating! Shoes are made well for the masses, but not well made for the individual! I had trouble with a pair of Hoka Rincons and my little toe rubbing and getting squished.

Yeah, I get it. It’s tough until you figure out what works! Still, I hope you stick with it! There’s a lot of weightlifting runners out there.

Good to hear you've figured out how to get the right size for them to fit right! The only problem is when brands mess up their own sizing! I've had a few shoes where I've had to drop a whole size from normal just because the brands changed something.

Cheers! What made you first want to replace your shoes? Did they feel big on your feet? Fee too big when you pressed the space between your toes and the end of the shoe?

@@its_Matt_B_ the space was hardly 1 - 1.5cm i would say...equal to my toenail size... I thought i got wrong size at first glance... Until i watched this video...

Thanks, my right foot measure 8.6, left 9.1 women’s. I was told to go with 9.5 shoes, I feel better watching this video because they look so big lol

Interesting about the midfoot on the AF2 being so much narrower than the AF3. I didn't run in the AF2 so can't compare. Still, I'm glad the AF3 fits you well!

@@CoderGrammer Glad to hear the video helped.

Brilliant! Glad your shoes are going to work for you. 👊🏼

@@its_Matt_B_ I use 26.0 cm shoe for my daily us of a specific brand. But, whenever i try a different brand (like Onitsuka)of the same size, my longest feet feels cramped inside it. So i had to return them. I think 27.0 cm would have been fine. Now, As i am not sure of my exact shoe size, can i order 28.0 cm (Asics) for my daily walks? I am looking forward for your response

@@dukebose970 What brand of shoe do you wear 26cm? Without knowing too much, I think 28cm would work for you, but I think it would be far better if you could try them on first. For all we know the ASICS will fit the same as your 26cm shoe and if that's the case, the 28cm ASICS would feel a bit too roomy!

@@its_Matt_B_ First of all, Thank you soo much for taking your time out & helping me understand better shoe sizes knowledge. I wear 26.0cm Red Tape. But Onitsuka felt cramped. Which Asics size would you suggest for daily use, & a very minimal run?

@@dukebose970 Unfortunaely I haven't run in Red Tape or Onitsuka shoes, however when I put 26cm (EU 42) into this calculator: www.size.ly/shoe-size-recommender it shows the ASICS fit the same as Red Tape. With this information it looks like you can buy the same size ASICS as you have in Red Tape!

I'm with you! It's simply crazy when it happens! It's probably a mistake by the manufacturer rather than the brand itself and then the brand just says, "whatever" and trys to sell the shoe anyway.

Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment! The ASICS will do you right! Which academy are you starting? Good luck!!

Glad to hear it! Happy running! 🙌🏽💫

@@its_Matt_B_ 🙏❤️🏃🏃

Those really are words to live by! Thanks for watching!

That’s true about your feet swelling, especially if it’s hot out or you’re running for a long time! 👊🏽

I'm glad to hear you figured it out! Life is better with the right size shoes! 😄

There's not much worse than running in shoes that are too small. I'm glad to hear the video helped somewhat! Thanks for being a part of the channel and commenting! 👊🏼

Which toe is longest? (See my reply to @realitunthings for meaning)

Uh oh. My second toe. Tell me it means I'll be rich and healthy and live till 90! Lol

@@Kelly_Ben I don’t know about living to you’re 90, but I did say the smartest and best looking people have longer second toes. Is that as good as living a long and healthy life?.....it’s arguable! 🤣

😂😂😂 the other country says that😂😂😂

Ultimately, you should do what feels best for you! You may also find that some shoes fit different in different areas of your foot, or just fit a little bigger (or smaller). It's ok if you like the feeling of your feet being hugged! 😁

You’re allowed to go 9.5

If it’s jusr .5 difference (e.g. 9.5) you won’t feel much of the difference. But if it’s a solid 1, you will feel discomfort in the long run. I got sores from friction when my shoes are loose.

i personally have a harder time to buy sneakers but i went and got new pair today i had to go from 10 to 11 last few times i brought sneakers or boots.. i tired a 10 on and felt like they was too tight so i tired a 11 on and they felt good im not sure i would say 2 pairs of socks would be the best for your feet esspeically if they sweat at all.. i must say size 11 sneakers isnt as easy to fine haha :)

Cheers for watching! 👊🏽

Ugh! That sounds uncomfortable! I’m glad to hear you got measured and won’t squish your feet any more.

Cheers for watching! 👊🏼

✌🏽 Thanks for watching!

Excellent! I’m glad you got something from it. Thanks for leaving a comment! 👊🏽

Thanks for watching and you're right; I really do enjoy making content! I'm glad to hear your Ghost 14 are working well for you and that you found the size that is perfect for you! I've been wearing the Brooks 14 for about a year and they still feel as good as ever!

I’m the same way! I tried going for my shoe size (9) and they always fell asleep never understood why. Then for ASICS size 9.5 which worked well. I switched over to Nike and I find I’m a 10 (they seem to run smaller). THEN 😂😂 I got a pair of Saucony in 10 and they just felt too close to my toes. I got a 10.5 and it’s perfect. It’s been an adventure

@@CaroElena It would be so much easier if all brands sized the same (or if we all had the same size feet), but alas, it's not to be....but as you say, Tracy, it's an adventure (which is the best possible way i've heard of describing different shoe sizes! 🤣)

Yeah, it sounds like they have too much volume if your feet are moving around. What brand are you running in? Do other brands fit you better?

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! As far as spikes goes, I've never run in them, but I always heard they will fit a lot more snug than everyday running shoes.

I’m glad you found the size that works and that you figured out how to make the bigger size fit! Thanks for being a part of the channel! 👊🏼

Even though it’s the first time you’ve heard about it, I bet you knew exactly what it was and know when things just aren’t right! Thanks for watching! 👊🏽

I’m so glad you got some use out of the vid!! Thanks for leaving a comment! 👊🏽

I’m so happy you found it useful! Happy feet make for happy running! I’m wishing you the best in the New Year, Iris! 👊🏼

Thanks so much, Sharon! 👊🏼 Having the right size shoes makes the difference in being comfortable on our runs, and if we’re comfortable we keep doing it! 💥

I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!👊🏽

Thanks for watching! Keep it up! 💪🏽

I'm so glad it helps! Thanks for watching!

I’m so glad you found it handy! Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

Good advice! I’m glad you figured out what works! There’s not much worse than uncomfortable feet when running! 👊🏽

I’m going through this now about to spend 200 on size 11 told I’m 10 but keep getting blisters, hoping it’ll be right choice

🤣🙌🏽

I’m glad you got something from the video! It’s funny that walking is so much harder on shoes than running! They wear down so much quicker!

Thanks for watching! I hope it helped!

The right size shoes should save your toenails and a lot of brands offer wide versions in many models.

Thanks for watching and especially for leaving a comment, Frederick! 👊🏽

Good call! Sometimes it takes running a little longer to really find out how a shoe fits!

Yeah, I get this feeling of them being too long but they definitely feel the best with that much space.

@@its_Matt_B_ I think it's because I have long toes. The forefoot especially in plated trainers doesn't feel right half size lower. Just bought the Speed 4 and even though the smaller size actually fit ok the spring was under my toes rather than on the metatarsal ends. It just didn't feel right.

Glad I could help! Keep up the running! You’re going to see improvements for a long time! 💪🏽

Nice! It's great that so many companies offer wide versions of their shoes! 👊🏼

Morton's toe is said to be a sign of nobility! 🤣 It's not the worst problem in the world!

Hi! So glad the video helped! Do you know which running shoes you’d like or will you decide when you get there?

I have pretty wide feet, and want a fast shoe without carbon plate. I already have the New Balance fresh foam More4, so I was thinking about Asics Superblast of Adidas Boston 12.

Nice! The Boston 12 may be a little narrow, but you'll be trying them on first so you'll know right away! Good luck! @@egt9093

Good to know. Of you have more options ready, please name them, if it doesn't bother you. 🙌

If it's available, try the Brooks Hyperion Max. It was one of my favorite shoes of 2023. It's fast with no plate! @@egt9093

Thanks for watching, Bijit! 👊🏽

Cheers, Steven! 👊🏼

Comfort is king! Glad you went up a size!

Cheers! Thanks for watching! 👊🏽

Cheers, Febryan! 👊🏽

Thanks for watching, Gareth! 👊🏽

Thanks, Neasonia! 👊🏽

I don't have any experience interacting with elite runners or their personal shoe fit, so I can't really say. As 99.9% of runners are hobby joggers and podiatrists and "shoe-fit-experts" agree about shoes having a little room being the ideal, I tend to side with the majority. However I recognize the fallacy in thinking the majority are correct just because there's more of them. With that said, you're right to go with a snugger fit if that's what works best for you! 🤷🏻‍♂ It's funny you say your wife is trying to hide her big feet with smaller shoes. You know what they say about birds of a feather... 🤣

@@its_Matt_B_ Great response and no anger.

@@bobkrogh1670 👊🏽 life’s to short for unreasonable anger! 🤪

Cheers, Paul!

Cheers for watching! 👊🏼

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching the video! 👊🏽

👊🏽 Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching, Daniel! 👊🏼

Great tip! Thank you! 🙌🏽

So if u have a fingers widths margin when standing on the insole, its enough space? Or shiuld u have a have a thumbswidth extra when standing on the insole?

We're an elite group of individuals! 🤙🏼

Sorry to hear you struggle to find a good fit! when you find what works, stick with it! 👊🏼

Thanks, David! 👊🏽

Cheers, Mark! 👊🏼

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you found it useful!

That's good news! I'm glad they fit well!

I’m pretty much the same (in Reeboks), otherwise I’m reaching for a 13.😂

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Cheers, Remy! ✌🏽

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll look into the details!👊🏽

It’s our feet that expand, not the shoes. I’m so glad you’re going to have comfortable feet! It’s going to be life-changing! 👊🏽

Thanks for watching and being a part of the channel! 👊🏽

@@its_Matt_B_ if my actual foot size 7 US mens, what size u advise to wear, Matt?

@@iputuoka2707 Because shoe companies can size their shoes slightly different, it’ll be best if you can try on a couple different sizes. 7.5 may work in some, but you may be a size 8 (or even 7) in others.

@@its_Matt_B_ outside reebok, perhaps size 8 US would be fit do you think, Mate?

@@iputuoka2707 Perhaps 8 will work, but you should still get a few pairs and return what don’t fit you. For me, Reebok runs big, so I have to go down a size from what I wear in most other shoes. (I usually wear US 13, but in Reebok I wear US 12)

Hi! Definitely cater to the bigger foot. You can always wear a thicker sock on your smaller foot. This way you'll stay comfortable, even if it's weird to put on three socks! 😁

It's really a pain that all shoes aren't sized the same! How much toe space is more than you want in your Adidas? Remember our feet need room when we're running and they often expand a little on longer and/or warmer runs! More room is (generally) better than less room.

@@its_Matt_B_ 1 cm of space would be fine. Nike’s always snug fit on me. Adidas shoes, i find them narrower. I might try 10.5 UK again though.

Try to lower your activity level a bit too! You may have to let your injury heal before you can continue at the level and intensity you’re at now.

Cheers, Suraj!

Sounds like the perfect size!

@@its_Matt_B_ indeed! I can wiggle my toes. Heels are locked. Size 10 is perfect!

The idea behind having your running shoes slightly longer than your longest toe is to give your feet room to move slightly in the shoe. I don't know if you've ever worn shoes where your toes touch the end, but it can lead to trauma from the repetitive movement of your toes against the front of the shoe. Think black toenails and blisters. Also, our feet can expand slightly when running. The extra room allows this without discomfort. As far as sizing goes, yes, it may very well mean buying a larger shoe. There's nothing wrong with getting a bigger shoe, especially if it leads to comfort while running, which is what we all want! I've found different brands size differently, so it's best to try a new shoe first before committing to keeping it.

Wait! Your feet have grown 1.5 shoe sizes? Is this since you’ve been an adult? That seems like a lot! 🤣 BTW, all the smartest and best looking people have longer second toes! I think it’s a scientific fact, but don’t ask me to back it up with data. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@@its_Matt_B_ yes, unfortunately. 1.5 since before I was pregnant till now. All my clothes from back then fit me but my shoes don't. And I am pretty sure you are right about the second toe statement 😆

When it comes down to it, comfort is the only thing that matters. If a size 13 feels best, it doesn't really matter that there is only half a thumb width left. Go with comfort every single time! 🙌🏽

I’m happy to hear you got some use out of this video! Thanks for watching! 👊🏽

Ultimately, if you choose based on comfort, you won’t go far wrong!

Apparently it means we are active, creative, and ideal for leadership roles.

Thanks for finding the channel, Abraham, and thank you to the algorithm for leading you here. All hail the algorithm! 🤣 As far as the VF3s go, personally I found them very similar to the 2s. It does sound like perhaps your leg strength session may have played a role! If you're looking for another VF3 review video, mine can be found here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJlpipxk2cfGlYE.htmlsi=IV1GM-BpcajZwX5B

Which brand did this happen in? Try another brand and I’m sure you’ll find something that works perfectly!

@@andyn6053 Yes.

It's probably a combination of both. Be careful with how much you run in the beginning; nothing injuries a runner quicker than doing too much too soon! Enjoy the shoe shopping process! If you can get free returns, buy several sizes of the shoes you like so you can be sure you're getting the right size! LMK what shoes you get! 👊🏼

I do think if you feel pain in ankle and knees, especially walking downstairs. You might expect to see overpronation problem. I had it as well,

I'm sorry to say there is no one "right" shoe. Try a few and see what works best for you.

Comfort is the best way to determine. It sounds like a little extra worth would be a better fit if you keep getting holes.

@@its_Matt_B_ Thanks for your reply Matt!I tried Asics Kayano 30 in size 45, both normal and wide variations. In the normal variation, if fits snug in the heel and mid foot but also snug in the forefront, so the wall of the mesh push a bit against my little toe. The shoe volume is also a less, with not as much height in the toe box area. In the wide version, I have good room in the toe box but not as snug in the mid foot and heel. The heel dont slip but the shoe still dont hug my heel to give me that snug feeling. Also, I need to use a runners knot to secure my feet in the wide version. Having really trouble choosing which one to go for :/

@@andyn6053 It sounds like you should try a lot of different brands before deciding on something. Different brands will fit slightly different and you may find something that works great for you! 🤞

Wow! Huge congratulations on losing the 65 lbs! The new shoe shopping is going to be a nice reward for the hard work you’ve been putting in! Thanks for being a part of the channel, and keep crushing it!

Thanks for watching! 🙌🏽

Have you been fitted by a professional? Perhaps in a shoe store rather than just a running store. The length of the shoe probably isn’t the issue of you have room at the end, but it could be the shoe volume, or something else. 🤔 Sorry to hear you’re going through this, but good job knocking out tour 10k! 💪🏽

yeah when you spoke about volume it started to make me think. never had an issue until about a year ago and that's when I decided to try on 8s but it's still happening. I also gave it like a month's rest to see if I'm just over running. but still there. what was interesting was when I ran on my fila skeletoes, I did not feel the issue at all. but it's too minimalist and I'm worried injuring my Achilles.

@@iVicTech It’ll be a process figuring out what’s causing the numbness, but it’ll be worth it when you do! It’s good to hear your Filas are working for you but you’re right to be careful about your Achilles.

Cheers for watching, Benjamin! 👊🏽