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New to Sole & Stride? Pick the path that matches what you need, and we will point you to the right guides.

Path 1: I want to buy shoes

You know you need a pair, and you want to choose well. Start with the guide for the kind of shoe you need: our running shoe buying guide if you run, our walking versus running guide if you walk, our boots guide for boots, or our sandals guide for warm weather. Then check the fit with our sizing guide and our size conversion guide, and compare brands in our brand reviews.

Path 2: I am new to this and want to learn

You want to understand shoes before you buy. Start with our guide to shoes that don't hurt after 10,000 steps, which covers fit, cushioning, and support in plain language. Then read our arch support guide to learn what your feet need, our cushioning technology guide to see through the marketing, and our sneaker care guide to make your shoes last. Browse the full list on our guides index.

Path 3: I want to buy shoes or socks as a gift

Shoes are a generous gift and a risky one, because the size has to be right. Start with our holiday gift guide, which covers how to give footwear well, by budget and by the person you are buying for. If you are buying for a child, read our kids' shoes guide first, and if you are unsure of the size, our size conversion guide explains how to work it out. And if you have a question, our FAQ page answers the most common ones.

Still not sure?

Browse the full guides index, read the frequently asked questions, or contact us and tell us what you need — we read every message.