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Mar 6, 2009 10:14 am US/Central

Gina Miller Talks About Finding The Right Shoe

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Gina Miller
FORT WORTH (CBS 11 / TXA 21) ― I learned a ton shooting our first 'Get Healthy Texas' piece about getting a properly fitted shoe.

I actually went in and got fitted for new shoes about three weeks ago after an eight mile run left my feet blister-ridden. My fitting was the same process you saw in our piece in which I jogged back and forth, did some squats and balancing exercises.

I ran four miles the next day, 12 that Saturday and my little (ok, not really, size 11) feet never felt better.

Mitch Hayes, the manager at the Dallas Run-On, said that a well-fitted shoe shouldn't feel like your wearing a shoe. It should feel like a house slipper. It should mold around your feet and your feet shouldn't be slipping or rubbing against the shoe.

A couple of other interesting things I learned:

-- About 90 percent (who knew THAT many) of people have a half-size foot difference. My right foot is an 11, the left about a 10.5.

-- Synthetic socks are best. They wick the sweat off your feet and prevent hot spots which can lead to BLISTERS! NO COTTON SOCKS!

-- Tying your shoe makes a difference! Check out our web-only story about how to tie a runner's loop.

It doesn't matter if you are running, walking or running around town, a good foundation is key to keeping your body well and injury-free. I have worn the wrong shoes before and my sore back let know about it!

Would love to hear your stories and ideas!

-- Gina Miller

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