[pct-l] Shoes For Extra Wide Feet?

[RJ Lewis]

I will be watching this thread too, because I also have wide, big feet, 
and being a gal, it's no fun, when it comes time to buy shoes.

I can't wear NB- the arches in them just don't fit right....blah. And 
I've tried several different versions of NB.

Merrell's work really well for me, as long as I go over to the men's 
department and buy my shoes/boots from there. I can't remember the last 
time I wore a woman's shoe. :( I like their trail shoes and their mid 
height boots. For the 6 oz (total) weight difference, I like having a 
mid height boot for my bad ankle, and up in the mountains. Shoes work 
great in the desert, the airier, the better. I would still like to find 
a better shoe though- always looking for something better....LOL.....

And Erik, I know what you mean there, about special ordering stuff. I 
keep swearing I'm going to do that, so I get something that FITS! *laugh*

SoulSista

Just remember, when someone tells ya you have big feet.........that they 
build a better foundation under a bank, than they do a shithouse. :P






Erik The Black wrote:
> 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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