Is it true that runners' feet get bigger?

[runforrest]

Huh. I've been running for 15 years and my feet have always been a size 7.

I never heard that theory.

[pinkplasticdoll]

I have been running forever and I don't have bigger feet. The only time my feet have grown is when I gained weight and then they shrunk when I lost weight.

[papie]

Aug 3, 2012 12:39:47 GMT -5 RexManningDay said:

I've always heard (and experienced) that they swell during long distances, but they go back to normal. That's why it's suggested that you buy a size bigger running shoe for distance running, and can help prevent toenail loss and stuff if your feet have room to swell during the run.

That is what I've heard too, but I haven't done any real long distance yet. SIL is constantly losing toenails, she thinks her new shoes are too small, but I guess she is too cheap to go buy new ones?

[lightbulbsun]

Mine haven't gotten bigger, but I do have to buy running shoes 1/2 size bigger because I was having problems with my toenail falling off. I still buy my normal size in other shoes.

[mamasaurus]

What? What is this toenail falling off thing?!?

[melodramatic26]

yes, it happened to dh. He's a full size bigger now than a year and half a go.
My feet are also bigger, but I'm pretty sure it's b/c of pregnancy (but they stay bigger permanently).
but yes, if you have high arches, they can flatten out and make your feet bigger eventually.

[HiC]

Aug 3, 2012 14:03:29 GMT -5 melodramatic26 said:

yes, it happened to dh. He's a full size bigger now than a year and half a go.
My feet are also bigger, but I'm pretty sure it's b/c of pregnancy (but they stay bigger permanently).
but yes, if you have high arches, they can flatten out and make your feet bigger eventually.

You can also do foot exercises that make your arches "archier" and go back to normal.

[spedrunner]

i swear my feet have gotten bigger. Ive run for 15 years and its funny i was just thinking about this the other day. I dont think its so much they got flatter, its just that ive banged them up pretty badly i think they are swollen or something LOL My feet are ugly. nuff said....oh and now they are ugly and BIG

[spedrunner]

i have lost many many toenails. I now wear a full size larger in my running shoes than my regular shows

It doesnt feel as bad as it looks lol