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Boot fit question...
Posted on 1/7/14 at 12:13 am
Posted on 1/7/14 at 12:13 am
Went to Cavenders out by Bass Pro in Denham Springs a week or so ago...
I found a pair of boots that I liked, but the D width I tried felt too narrow. I tried on a different boot of the same brand in EE and it felt great in the very short time I had it on my foot (with limited walking around space since it was pretty crowded in there).
So they ordered the boot in the wider width, and it arrived at my house today.
My first impression is that they are too big. My foot went in easier than I thought it should, and there is a bit of slippage at the heel (more than my current pair of a different brand).
I know different brands fit and wear a little differently, so my question is: How do you determine the proper boot fit? Is there something specific that you look for to make that decision?
I found a pair of boots that I liked, but the D width I tried felt too narrow. I tried on a different boot of the same brand in EE and it felt great in the very short time I had it on my foot (with limited walking around space since it was pretty crowded in there).
So they ordered the boot in the wider width, and it arrived at my house today.
My first impression is that they are too big. My foot went in easier than I thought it should, and there is a bit of slippage at the heel (more than my current pair of a different brand).
I know different brands fit and wear a little differently, so my question is: How do you determine the proper boot fit? Is there something specific that you look for to make that decision?
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Posted on 1/7/14 at 6:22 am to City
Each boot is different. They will also stretch over time. I buy something that feels a little tight knowing that it'll stretch in a week or two. I basically walk around and go up on my tippy toes a few times to see if my heel comes up. If it does, the shoe is too big
Your boots should be a little tight at first. They won't shrink, so order some new ones or prepare for blisters
Your boots should be a little tight at first. They won't shrink, so order some new ones or prepare for blisters
Posted on 1/7/14 at 7:23 am to Hammertime
Boots should be really right at first... You should hear/feel a pop when your foot goes in. Also, boots usually slip a bit at the heel. I wear a 12 in running shoes, 11.5 in dress shoes and a 11 in a boot. The widest part of your foot should line up with the widest part of the boot... Something else to look at when trying them on. But, I would expect workers at cavendars would know that as long as that place has been in business. I learned that from a guy who ran a cavendars in Houston about 15yrs ago.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 7:29 am to City
I'm in the same boat. I wear a 13 tennis shoe, and depending on the brand of boots I've worn anywhere from 12D to 13EE. It all comes down to the brand of boot, then there are still variances in the fit because of the leather. It is very hard for me to find a boot that fits just right, but when I do, I wear them forever.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 8:18 am to City
I'm usually okay with a little give, but what really bothers me is when the boot shaft is loose, resulting in it hitting my leg with every stride.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 9:43 am to Big Data
I'm the opposite. I wear an 11.5 in shoes, but need at least a 12.5 in boots. I have a very high arch which makes it almost impossible to find a boot I can actually wear.
Putting on snake boots is a five minute ordeal for me...sucks
Putting on snake boots is a five minute ordeal for me...sucks
Posted on 1/7/14 at 9:48 am to MAROON
Damn. Boot fit is pretty odd. It is kind of like the sizing of clothes at a second hand mall. I wear 12.5 in tennis shoes, and have gone from a 12EE to a 10.5D depending on the manufacturer
Posted on 1/7/14 at 9:54 am to Hammertime
quote:
Boot fit is pretty odd
I'm currently in a 14B Tony Lama
Wear anything from 12-13 in anything else...
Posted on 1/7/14 at 10:42 am to beHop
try on boots before you buy them.
there should be some heel slippage in new boots, as they get softer, this will stop.
there should be some heel slippage in new boots, as they get softer, this will stop.
Posted on 1/7/14 at 10:58 am to beHop
Got some sasquatches in here
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