Fit to be tied: Overwhelmed by athletic shoes? Here's how to start off shopping on the right foot. From: Times Union (Albany, NY) | Date: February 27, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Times Union. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Tom Keyser

Feb. 27--STAFF WRITER People often ask Tom Dalton, a veteran runner from Rotterdam, which athletic shoes they should buy. He tells them the same thing every time: "The best shoe for me is not going to be the best shoe for you. You have to find the shoe that fits your foot." That sounds easy, but walking into a store featuring athletic shoes -- all those styles, all those flashy colors -- triggers more of a response from your head than your feet: It makes your head spin. Shoes, shoes everywhere, but which pair to buy? If you go back 25, 30 ...

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