How To Measure Your Feet For Proper Fit

Turf Shoes are meant to allow you to start, stop, and turn on-a-Dime. That being said, your feet must be prepared for the effect of inertia within your shoes.

Double socking is a must (see image 2). So is ample space for your toes.

Tips for Selecting the Appropriate Size

Selecting a Size -- If you're not sure what size to order, you can try on a pair of Reebok or New Balance shoes in a commercial shoe store as these brands do list a U.K. size along with a U.S. size.

If you are still unsure about size, it is more cost effective to order two pairs of shoes to try on and then return the pair that does not fit.

Dita Turf Shoes have superior grip and turning ability and are designed to provide stability for lateral movement, hold the foot firmly in place, and provide good shock absorption qualities and correct flex in the sole unit. A shoe with these qualities will decrease potential stress to the lower body and potential problems with achilles and ankles. “The Bottom Line” On Each Model

Turf King -- A popular Dita shoe. Great price, will fit most feet just fine. Moderate arch and midfoot support. Mesh in the toe area to give a nice, flexible feel.

Turf Lite -– Our most popular shoe. This is Dita’s new “high end” shoe for 2003 and you can tell the second you put them on! No break-in period needed! Great midfoot support while still maintaining a “soft” feel throughout. The Turf Lite will accommodate both wide and narrow feet due to the sophisticated lacing system and integrated molded saddle. It's also a great looking shoe! And, if you happen to have feet the size of Bigfoot, this model looks much smaller on your feet than the actual size of the shoe!

Turf Slim -- This is a lightweight shoe with a slightly narrower fit than the Turf King or Turf Lite. The bottom has a rotator profile for better maneuverability. It looks and feels more like a "sneaker" than the other models and was really designed with women in mind. Other Tips for Selecting Shoes

If you have wide or flat feet -- Try the Turf Pro. If you have a wide foot but a narrow heel, we also suggest the Turf Pro. The Turf Lite will also accommodate a wide foot, just order 1/2 size up.

If you have low or weak arches -- Try the Turf King.

If you have high arches -- Try the Turf Lite. Because of the supportive midfoot it will provide the best arch support. We also suggest that you try a shoe insert with maximum arch support. The inserts on all of the Ditas can be removed and replaced by a custom insert or an orthotic.

If you have low heels or ankle bones -- Try the Turf King or the Turf Lite. You probably will not like the Turf Slim.

If you have bunions -– Try the Turf Kings, Turf Lites, or Turf Slims. These models all have mesh on each side of the forefoot, which will relieve pressure in that area. If you have bunions and a wide foot we suggest that you try the Turf Lites in a 1/2 size bigger than you would otherwise order.

If you want the most support in the midfoot -- Try the Turf Lite or the Turf Pro. Both of these shoes have a molded insole that is integrated into the upper and extends into the lacing system for maximum mid-foot support.

If you have narrow heels -– We suggest the Turf Pro. We also suggest that you purchase an adhesive “anti-slip” moleskin piece to put on the inside of the heel. These can be purchased in most pharmacies. This will help to snug up the heel a bit for you and prevent slipping. field hockey sticks, dita, field hockey, field hockey equipment, field hockey gear, field hockey stick, indoor hockey, field hockey gloves, field hockey balls, ditta, deeta, ditah, girls field hockey, mens field hockey, woman field hockey, ncaa field hockey, wood field hockey stick, composite field hockey stick brand name field hockey, female field hockey, usa field hockey, fh life, field hockey magazine, fieldhockey, fieldhockey.com, fieldhockey.org, olympic field hockey, college field hockey, high school field hockey, field hockey socks, liner socks, contact dermatitis, kelly doton, ian scally, nate coolidge, jaja kentwell, big apple field hockey, lauren crandall, michelle kasold, teun de nooijer, giga #14, giga, terra, exa, pla, genius level hockey, agility shoes, dog agility, dita turf shoes, indoor hockey shoes, chamois grips, ortho pads, calcup, cal cup, turf shoes, nfhca, usafieldhockey.com, fieldhockeycorner.com, dutch bag, sean harris, will holt, steven mann, jarred martin, nigel traverso, katie evans, jesse gey, melissa leonetti, melissa gonzalez,