If you play a sport with a lot of dynamic movement, quick starts, stops, direction changes, buy shoes that fit almost perfectly, even if they feel slightly tight in the store.
A looser shoe feels more comfortable walking around the aisle. On the court or field, however, that same looseness costs blisters, chafed skins, and worse.
I’ve learned this one painfully, more than once.
It has a decent analogy for life too. The option that feels more uncomfortable up front can often be the one that serves you best over time.
