How To Fit Footwear Correctly
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Size Matters – How to fit your work boots
Correctly fitted work boots are imperative to ensuring your boots protect your feet at work. Footwear that does not fit correctly can lead to callouses, corns, fatigue, ingrown toenails and other painful side effects.
Fact: No two pair of feet are the same, which is why you should always try on boots before making a purchase. ATOM Safety have provided some handy tips below to help you find boots that fit.
Tips for best fit:
Always try boots on before you buy them, no two boots are the same even if they belong to the same manufacturer
Take a pair of your own socks to try on when boot shopping, different thicknesses will affect the fit of your boots
Try boots on both feet, your left foot and right foot are not the same size or width
Try boots on when you have been walking around for a while, as your feet can swell and get bigger during the average day. What fits in the morning will not necessarily fit the same when you get off work.
1. Space
Check behind the heel -
Before lacing, push
foot forward.
One finger should
fit behind heel.
2. Toes
Lace boots and stand up.
Wiggle your toes, they
should not be cramped.
Your toes should have
about an inch of room in
front of them at all times.
3. Kick
Kick the tip of your boot
against the floor, your toes
should not touch
the end of the boot.
4. Heel
Rise up and down, squat,
jump, and walk around,
your heel should not move
in the boot.
5. Ankle
Roll onto sides of your feet
to test for ankle support
and painless flexibility.
Talk to the team at ATOM to find the right footwear for you.
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