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Should Athletic Shoes Be Comfortable Right Away?
By Anonymous
Created 03/09/2009 - 21:12

From Alana Cioffi, Technical Field Representative and Training Coordinator at New Balance
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When buying athletic shoes for their child, parents should expect the shoes to be comfortable and fit right away. Shoes shouldn't need to be "broken in" to feel right.  There should be no pressure points or sore spots.

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Should Athletic Shoes Be Comfortable Right Away?
When buying athletic shoes for their child, parents should expect the shoes to fit right away.  It is a myth that athletic shoes need to be "broken in."
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