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Step 1
Decide what kind of athletic shoes you want to buy. There are many types of athletic shoes, from running shoes to basketball shoes. Narrowing it down to fit your needs depending on what sports you are playing on playing. If you are playing multiple sports, consider cross training shoes.
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Step 2
Find reviews on the type of shoes you are interested in; try the KicksGuide website. Additionally, you can look for reviews in magazines specifically catered to shoe buyers.
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Step 3
Print a foot measurement tool from Shoes.com. To get the right fit, it's important that you know your accurate shoe size. On the main page of their website, click "Help" in the upper right hand corner. Then from the sidebar, select "Customer Service."
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Step 4
Choose "Fit Assistant/Sizing Charts" from the customer service page. Follow the instructions to print out the size chart and measure your feet. This page also has a conversion chart for European sizing, in case you need to convert your shoe size to the Euro equivalent.
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Step 5
Shop a number of different websites for the lowest price. A great place to buy athletic shoes online is the Eastbay website. At the Eastbay website, you can find a great variety of shoes that sell for very reasonable prices. Before you complete your purchase, check to see the return policy. You can also opt to look for the shoes you want at an auction site such as Ebay.
