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Old 06-29-2002, 12:22 PM
KappaStargirl KappaStargirl is offline
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Originally posted by juniorgrrl


If your feet are small enough - try getting running/athletic shoes in boys' sizes. Just subtract 2 from your women's size to find your size in boys'. I wear an 8 in women's, so I wear a 6 in boys'. Usually the boys' shoes are about $40 cheaper for the EXACT SAME thing. I got a pair of New Balance for $39 that cost $90+ in women's. The only difference is the size on the label.
From what I know about running, I'm not sure I'd suggest that. Men's and women's feet are shaped differently, and a man's shoe might not fit properly to cut down on running injuries. For just-for-fun shoes, that's a great idea.
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