Submitted by TheWonkiestThing t3_11auu65 in BuyItForLife
Aunt_Slappy_Squirrel t1_j9v0xgp wrote
I have a similar shoe issue. Those shoe sizers put me in a 12 length, 14 by width. Can't say they'd be bifl, but carolina broad toe might help with the fitting issue. Daily use, farm, outdoor, in the shop and I'll get 1.5-2 yrs out of a pair.
Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9xstmc wrote
As long as you don't have an arch
Aunt_Slappy_Squirrel t1_j9yvn0u wrote
I put insoles in everything I wear. For the pain it causes me from getting my toes crunched I'll forgo arch support and buy inserts.
Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9yvuul wrote
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Aunt_Slappy_Squirrel t1_j9zaq10 wrote
Well, Theisen's is where I get mine 😁
Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9zbp86 wrote
I don't even know who that is
Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9zcpfk wrote
I was speaking of work boots. Sorel is the only winter boot. Not the correct spelling but I don't know if it has two hours, two ells or both
Ragnar_DanneskjoldSr t1_j9yzuyi wrote
Unless, you have a flat foot. Special order....
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