Ball width is the width of your foot at the widest point at the front. This is the area where the big toe and the little toe begin. That’s where your foot is widest.
Ball width is important so the shoe doesn’t pinch or feel too tight. If the ball width fits, the shoe feels comfortable and your foot has enough space. To measure your ball width, stand barefoot on a sheet of paper, mark the widest point of the forefoot on the left and right, and measure the distance between the marks in millimetres. Ball width helps you choose the right shoe width so the shoe is neither too tight nor too wide and feels comfortable to wear. What does ball width mean for widths F, G and H?
Ball width shows how wide your foot is at the front. Depending on the width, your foot is assigned to a shoe width. Width F means narrow. It is suitable for slim feet with a narrow forefoot.
Width G means regular. It is suitable for normal feet and is the standard width.
Width H means wide. It is suitable for wide or strong feet that need more space in the forefoot.
If you know your ball width, you can choose the right shoe width. This way, the shoe fits comfortably and doesn’t pinch.