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emcla95 OP t1_irrt480 wrote

I do have pretty big feet haha. I tend to be more comfortable in shoes that are slightly wider in the toe box, but have never needed to buy "wide" sizes. Would you say you're similar? Just wondering for fit purposes.

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Quail-a-lot t1_irs1btg wrote

It might actually be worth your while to pop into an actual shoe store and stick your feet in a Brannock device. (Those big metal slide foot measuring things.) If you pick a nice old-school place, they might also have a nice selection of Chelseas, there are quite a few brands that make them, Blundstone is just the most famous! I wear a womens 8 EE and usually "wide" width shoes are not enough for me, can't even get my feet in them.

Some sizing notes: In the US and Canada most women's regular shoes are a B width and wide is a C. Men's shoes are usually a C, with a wide as a D and extra-wide are usually E. If I happen to find a men's 5 E it usually fits too, but not always. Things marketed as being unisex invariably run wider than things meant just for women. For those reading along and wondering why wide-footed gals don't just buy dude shoes - it is super hard finding wide-widths in tiny lengths! Also women's shoes are usually made with a narrower heel, so sometimes even if I can get the width right, then it is slipping at the heel. For some shoe styles you can just add little inserts, but that doesn't work so well for say hiking boots. I don't know the exact sizing conventions for other countries, but I do know that German and UK brands run wider than US (Long may my Birkenstocks and Lowas live!)

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emcla95 OP t1_irs1wxg wrote

That is all very informative, thank you!

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deeleelee t1_ispe0se wrote

I just picked up some Canada West Moorby 2801s and after about a week of 1 hour walks they are starting to feel amazing and softer on my feet. Not as nice looking as Whites (they are about half the price) in terms of stitching/leather shapes on the heel etc, but man, these feel solid as hell, even compared to some old chippewa's I had. My advice is just make sure you buy something that's a goodyear welt so they can be resoled over and over if need be.

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