It's a sign of the times: people will drop three hundred dollars to buy the image that accompanies a certain pair of shoes (and sometimes get foot-jacked for their trouble!) Fortunately, it is possible to purchase a great pair of shoes with the proper fit without taking out a second mortgage. With respect to footwear, which of the following is MOST likely to be sound advice?

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Participants should look for socks that are made with synthetic fibers such as acrylic, polyester or CoolMax® for better blister prevention. When trying on shoes, the participants should wear the same weight of socks that he or she intends to use during activities. The widest part of the shoes should match the ball of the foot and - unless the participant always exercises in the morning - shoes should be tried on at the end of the day as it is not unusual for an individual's foot size to increase by half a shoe size over the course of a day.

It's a Sign of the Times: People Will Drop Three