# How should training shoes fit?

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**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [October 13, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-should-training-shoes-fit/11509 "2021-10-13T22:12:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![jurke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5ac83/32.png) [@jurke](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jurke)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2021, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-should-training-shoes-fit/11509/1 "2021-10-13T22:12:32Z")

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I’m more so referring to oly lifting shoes but I guess really… all shoes?

I’ve seen a lot of “fitfluencers” and random running related YouTube content state that you should leave a .5” to 1” gap (basically a thumbnail) between your longest toe and end of the shoe box.

The “idea” is that your feet expand when walking/exercising and if you’re toes don’t have ample room to stretch it’s bad for “foot health.”

To me, this fit can feel clown shoey. My current lifting shoes I own were probably too tight when I first bought them, overtime they stretched and fit like a glove. If I’m buying new lifting shoes, am I doing myself a disservice by not sizing up a bit?

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [October 14, 2021, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/how-should-training-shoes-fit/11509/2 "2021-10-14T00:31:57Z")

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I don’t think there are unique considerations with lifting shoes. I use this same sizing as I do for any other shoes. They often stretch out a bit, but it’s primarily based on comfort.