[pct-l] Shoes For Extra Wide Feet?

[Magnet]

Erik,
I have used NB 908 shoes.  They worked well for my wide feet, similar to
yours.  However, there is little cushioning in the sole.  That will probably
not be a problem if you are a lightweight.  I was bulky, hence the old trail
name, and I felt every pebble.  I think NB have slightly heavier shoes that
have more cushion.  The 908 shoes did not last long.  Be aware that
lightweight also means quick to wear.

I am now using Patagonia Release shoes.  Much lighter than the Merrill
Chameleons I used last year.  They are a tighter fit, but so far, I have not
developed blisters on my training hikes.

BTW, I really needed pickle juice today during and after my training hike.
 My shirt and pack straps look like I am salt lick for a bovine creature.
 Glad there were no deer nearby.  I would have had groupie deer following me
out to the trailhead trying to lick my shirt.  Salsa and chip hit the spot
at home.

Magnet



On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 3:36 PM, Kea <keahiker at gmail.com> wrote:

> I find this to be a permanent problem.  I have found that only New Balance
> have a wide enough fit - and any New Balance (2E or 4E) will do.  I have
> just bought a pair of 875's and so far, they seem OK but it is early days.
>
> Kea
>
>
>
> 2009/6/29 Erik The Black <erik at eriktheblack.com>
>
> > Howdy,
> >
> > Does anyone have recommendations for extra-wide shoes?
> >
> > For a couple years I have used the Merrell Moab Ventilators in regular
> > wide,
> > but they aren't really wide enough any more.
> >
> > The more I hike, the more my feet seem to grow.
> >
> > My foot is size 13 and it looks like I need a width with lots of E's
> behind
> > it now...
> >
> > I'm cool with shoes that are more like tennis-shoes than trail shoes. The
> > lighter, more comfortable and more breathable the better for me.
> >
> > I'm thinking to go with New Balance. I've never worn them before, but
> they
> > look to have a wide selection in lots of different widths....
> >
> > What model do you NB wearer's recommend?
> >
> > My main concern is toe-box width, because my toes (and the part of my
> foot
> > at the base of the toes) is really wide. I need a shoe with a more
> > square-shaped foot-box (as opposed to really triangular) because my
> little
> > toes are kind of long too.
> >
> > I feel like if I keep hiking for a few more years, I'm gonna have to
> start
> > ordering my shoes special-order from Nike like Shaq!! :P
> >
> > Thanks for any advice...
> >
> >
> > -Erik the Black
> > Aka: "Daffy Duck"
> > www.eriktheblack.com
> >
> >
> > PS. If there are other shoe companies aside from New Balance with good,
> > extra-wide shoes I'd like to know about them too.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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