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Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9yvuul wrote

Reply to comment by Aunt_Slappy_Squirrel in Request: Flexible Steel-Toe Shoes that are Extra Wide by TheWonkiestThing

Arch supports that I'm speaking of are inserts. You haven't had a quality pair of footwear if you've had to add insoles or any other accoutrements.

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Aunt_Slappy_Squirrel t1_j9yz3zp wrote

It's always been a trade off for me. Damage from Lyme disease kinda fried the nerves in my feet. If I don't get a broad toe or extra wide it just kills me. If I get something that is wide enough then 75% if the time they are too big in the heel and rub blisters. Toe fitment is my priority, if inserts or insoles are needed that just what I have to do. If I could find another brand that fit as good as the Carolina broad toe is love to try then, but haven't found anything close yet.

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Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9yzpsg wrote

Birkenstock is the perfect brand for you. Seriously, it will change your life. Danner, Wesco, and some Redwing Heritage, are the only American footwear that comes close to quality. I have an extremely narrow foot. Italian brand LaSportiva is perfect for me. The Germans and the Italians are the only serious footwear designers and makers left on the planet. Having four times as many sizes, twice as many withs alone gives them a huge advantage.

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Aunt_Slappy_Squirrel t1_j9z8smy wrote

I've got some danner winter boots. My carolinas seem to outlast them. I'll look up the birkenstocks. Thanks.

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Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9za8kl wrote

It's the wide toe portion that makes me think of them. Danner is real footware Carolinas are for sale at tractor supply...

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