Which of the following statements is true of the fitting of athletic shoes?

A. The narrower the shank, the less the strain on an athlete's longitudinal arch.
B. The distance from the heel to the metatarsophalangeal joint should be considered.
C. The best results are produced by rigid and nonyielding soles.
D. The width of the shoes should limit movement of the toes.


Answer: B

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