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The shape of my feet has been a source of affectionate joking since I was a little kid.
Short, thick, and rectangular, my tamales were the nickname that my family gave my feet.
The resemblance to the stout Mexican corn dish is really quite striking, actually.
So my foot throw in is not a mystery: Wide and flat, a one-two punch of problems.
Those issues have caused me to dive deep into the finer points of athletic footwear.
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My curvier shape means I need more cushion when I run, so I also needhigh support.
And if the shoe doesnt come in wide, fuhgeddaboutit.
I was actually shocked by some of the findings.
You walk at a normal speed for a few minutes, with your steps filmed from behind.
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I have a low arch, but it does exist!
On the monitor, I could actually see my ankles bowing in.
The next surprise was that my feet are actually quite uneven.
My right foot is half an inch longer than my left.
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Finally, Ive been wearing size 7s ever since I graduated from kid sizes.
But the Fit Finder said that Im actually better suited to a size 6.5.
To put these learnings into action, I needed a custom orthotic.
I stepped onto a previously heated orthotic placed on a cushy surface.
Finally, I got to choose my shoes.
Fit Finder suggested I try theBrooks Glycerin GTS 20and theAsics Gel-Kayano 29.
Alas, it did not solve all my foot woes.
That certainly puts a spring in my step.
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