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As an athlete, your feet are an important part of your sports performance and your health. Be sure to wear shoes that fit you properly and are in good condition so that you can be a great athlete!

Are Your Shoes in Good Shape?

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Are Your Shoes in Good Shape?
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A Step By Step Guide to Athlete Foot Care
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How to Know If Your Shoes Are the Right Size
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How to Know If Your Shoes are In Good Condition
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The Best Shoes for Each Sport
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The Importance of Changing Your Socks

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Just how well are you taking care of your feet? Find out more here.

Are Your Shoes Made for the Sport You Play?

If you participate in a sport more than three times a week, make sure that the shoes you are wearing are appropriate for that specific sport.
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Cleats


Wear cleats for outside sports like soccer, football, and softball so that you have good traction on the field.
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Court Shoes


Wear court shoes for sports that are played in a gymnasium like basketball and volleyball so that you don’t slip.
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Running Shoes


Wear running shoes for sports that cause heavy impact on your feet like running, track and field, and tennis. Make sure your shoes provide plenty of stability, support, and padding.
Four drawing of sample shoes with a special design in honor of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Want to Get Your Shoes Checked?

Stop by a Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Fit Feet screening to get your shoes evaluated.