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Posted: 2/19/2020 8:46:18 AM EDT
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i buy cabelas brands for hikers/walkers i wear a 10.5 EEE and usually order the EEEE if they have it.
for boots currently red wings |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 9:00:37 AM EDT
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It’s all in the last, which is the part that is effectively the sole and determines the shape of the box.
I called Danner and asked why the Acadia EE won’t even get on my foot yet the Pronghorn fits so well that I want to wear them to bed. They explained the last, and that the Acadia has a narrow last (duh, even for EE? Makes no sense but now I understand). Danner was then able to recommend other boots based on the same last. Just spent four days in US made Rocky S2V EE and they were fabulous, though bigger and heavy. For lightweight hikers I have Merrills I buy on closeout and when they blow out they get thrown away. You can try Solomon or Asolo, but might want to call the company first and ask about their widest last. Or call Danner like I did and see what they recommend, at least they knew what they were talking about. |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 9:40:02 AM EDT
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I wear a size 12 EE (or 12 wide) shoe. So I have a bit of trouble finding hiking shoes/boots that actually fit. Had a pair of Hi-Tec Bandera Low that fit at first, they lasted about a year before the sides of both shoes ripped out at the sole. Currently I've got a pair of Columbias, don't remember what model. So far so good, but I've only had them a few months. I'd love to try some Salomons but everything I've read about them says they run narrow to SUPER narrow. Which won't work for me. Anyone else out there in the same boat? What works for you? ETA: Disclaimer: I don't do extensive hiking in them so this is more of a daily wear perspective. However, I don't live in a subdivision and they are the necessary style of footwear for maintaining my property. |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 9:57:08 AM EDT
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It depends on where your feet are wide. Mine are wide at the toes and my Asolo Fugitive GTX in wide width fit like a dream. So do my Asolo Alta Via GV mountaineering boots (not wide width.) I also have wide Lowa Camino GTX that fit perfectly. Keen tends to fit me well, too, I’ve had Targhee, Voyageur Low (shoes), Koven Polar, and Summit County. What else....Salewa Mountain Trainer in wide, Oboz Sawtooth Low (shoes) in wide.
If you have an REI near you or don’t mind ordering multiple times online, use their 1-year warranty period to find a pair that fits great, then return them and buy from someplace that isn’t anti-gun. Or at least not so in your face about it. Kittery Trading Post in Kittery ME is a hunting/fishing/outdoors store to rival LL Bean or Cabela’s and is obviously not anti-gun, see if they have what works for you. |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 3:27:22 PM EDT
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I am not hardcore, but the Merrill wide hiking boots i have are comfortable and work well for me. Not super expensive either ($100-150)
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Posted: 2/19/2020 9:27:27 PM EDT
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A running shoe store may be the best place to find an appropriate trailer runner. Find a store that will take the time to analyze your use, foot, gait, stride, and measure your size....and then provide options to try on based on those parameters.
If you tell them 12EE and they simply bring you what they have in 12EE find another store. Outdoor stores seem to be staffed by drones. I've not had luck finding hiking shoes/boots recently. |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 10:06:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
It depends on where your feet are wide. Mine are wide at the toes and my Asolo Fugitive GTX in wide width fit like a dream. So do my Asolo Alta Via GV mountaineering boots (not wide width.) I also have wide Lowa Camino GTX that fit perfectly. Keen tends to fit me well, too, I've had Targhee, Voyageur Low (shoes), Koven Polar, and Summit County. What else....Salewa Mountain Trainer in wide, Oboz Sawtooth Low (shoes) in wide. If you have an REI near you or don't mind ordering multiple times online, use their 1-year warranty period to find a pair that fits great, then return them and buy from someplace that isn't anti-gun. Or at least not so in your face about it. Kittery Trading Post in Kittery ME is a hunting/fishing/outdoors store to rival LL Bean or Cabela's and is obviously not anti-gun, see if they have what works for you. 
Thanks for the link to Kittery, they have a decent selection in wide sizes. Will have to see what Cabela's has that I can try out in person. Buying shoes online just seems weird to me....shoes are one thing you kinda have to try on before you buy 'em, to me. But maybe I'll have good luck if I try it. |
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Posted: 2/19/2020 10:08:01 PM EDT
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Depending on how serious of a hiker you are looking for look at the following brands.
When I was in the business New Balance and Red Wing Boots were made in the USA. New Balance - 6E Red Wing Boots - H width Danner Boots run wide and make a few wides in specific styles Wolverine Boots used to make some fairly wide sizes Keen makes a wide with their styles being wide already but not sure it would be a 2E width but might work for you. Other companies which make some good shoes in widths but not much for hiking industry. Clarks - Casual Shoes SAS (San Antonio Shoes) - Casual / Walking / Dress Shoes Hope it helps give you some options. |
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Posted: 2/20/2020 11:24:02 AM EDT
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I wear a 12 in keen boots and a 12 wide in asolo. Both fit well. I find that REI has folks that know how to fit shoes/boots. And they have a better return policy than most shops.
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Posted: 2/22/2020 10:32:29 AM EDT
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I am not hardcore, but the Merrill wide hiking boots i have are comfortable and work well for me. Not super expensive either ($100-150) |
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Posted: 2/22/2020 10:54:25 AM EDT
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I am also a 12w or ee... and all I wear are normal size Salomons, for 10 years now.
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Posted: 2/22/2020 10:42:58 PM EDT
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I have wide feet, I have gone to Altra's for shoes. They have a wide toe box to start with.
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Posted: 2/23/2020 9:33:41 AM EDT
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I have wide feet, I have gone to Altra's for shoes. They have a wide toe box to start with. |
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Posted: 2/25/2020 7:37:12 PM EDT
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Keen
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Posted: 3/1/2020 12:15:10 PM EDT
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Any good online source for Salomon ?
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Posted: 3/1/2020 12:40:35 PM EDT
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https://www.lemsshoes.com/
I have three pairs of their shoes. Minimalist with zero drop too. For outdoors I have the first edition Primal which have held up extremely well - want to try the Trailhead or Mesa next. It is hard for me to consider something else at this point. 
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Posted: 3/5/2020 3:52:20 AM EDT
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Any good online source for Salomon ? |
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Posted: 3/6/2020 4:52:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Depending on how serious of a hiker you are looking for look at the following brands. When I was in the business New Balance and Red Wing Boots were made in the USA. New Balance - 6E Red Wing Boots - H width Danner Boots run wide and make a few wides in specific styles Wolverine Boots used to make some fairly wide sizes Keen makes a wide with their styles being wide already but not sure it would be a 2E width but might work for you. Other companies which make some good shoes in widths but not much for hiking industry. Clarks - Casual Shoes SAS (San Antonio Shoes) - Casual / Walking / Dress Shoes Hope it helps give you some options. I do miss their little catalog, though. It had a nice index in the back that listed all of their different lasts and which boots were built on each last. It made it much easier to narrow down which boots to try on, and which to dismiss right away. |
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Posted: 3/7/2020 9:05:10 PM EDT
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OP I wear about the same size and found luxurious comfort in a pair of Keen Durand Mid WP, size 12 wide. They are USA made and retail about $180.
I've worn them on several 3-4 day trips and even a week long trip in the Grand Canyon. I always do two pairs of socks, a super thin and a mid weight, both wool. Doing this, I have had no blisters and I only change the outer socks every 2-3 days when backpacking. These boots are incredibly comfortable. Unfortunately, Keen recently redesigned them and launched the Durand Mid WP II, but I'd give the new design a shot. If I can find a supply of the older ones at a reasonable price, I plan to stockpile them. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 8:43:24 PM EDT
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Altra for trail runners/hikers. Wide toe box but also make widths.
Keen for boots. Slightly wider but also come in widths. Asolo and Salomon both tend to run a bit narrow. Would be good to go to REI since you can get fitted and the return policy is worth it. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 11:02:29 PM EDT
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Altra for trail runners/hikers. Wide toe box but also make widths. Keen for boots. Slightly wider but also come in widths. Asolo and Salomon both tend to run a bit narrow. Would be good to go to REI since you can get fitted and the return policy is worth it. I'd add HiTec for boots also |
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Posted: 3/14/2020 6:06:51 AM EDT
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I've had good luck with Danner and Vasque. My wife wears Keen. We both have wide feet (EE).
Just to set expectations, hiking boots should last about 1000 miles. If you're wearing the boots daily and hiking 3 miles/day after work, you're going to wear out a pair of boots in 10 months or so. The guys who through-hike the ACT/PCT/CDT usually go through three sets of shoots/boots during a hike. ETA: 2E is not that wide. When I was a fat little kid I was wearing 4E's, dropped down to D's in college when I lost the weight, and now I'm a middle-aged EE. |
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Posted: 3/14/2020 6:56:56 AM EDT
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My feet are EEE width.
For trail running shoes New Balance. They make up to 6E. I've worn NB for decades because they were the only running shoe that would fit my feet. |
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Posted: 3/14/2020 1:02:23 PM EDT
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My wife bought me a pair of Columbia Newton Ridge hiking boots a few weeks ago, and once broken in, they fit my wide feet like they were made for me. Reasonably priced, decent looking, and they seem to get favorable reviews for hiking boots in the sub-$100 range.
I wear Keen boots for work, and they're also a good choice since they're wide in the toe box. They seem to be a bit heavier than comparable steel toe boots from other companies, but it's not like I have to jog in them. |
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Posted: 3/21/2020 1:33:32 AM EDT
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Altra lone peak
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Posted: 4/16/2020 8:51:42 PM EDT
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Altra Lone Peaks... I've got wide toes, narrow mid foot and they fit like a dream.
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Posted: 4/17/2020 7:11:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Altra lone peak My Altras are wide enough but they are really beating up my feet around the ball behind the big toe. They are rapidly becoming a "wear to the grocery store but not the trail" shoes. Vasque are heavier but they have always fit well. |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 7:42:56 PM EDT
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I wear 11.5W and have tried several boots over the years. I have great luck with my Danner Ft. Lewis for a duty boot. I tried their Mountain Light (I believe this is the model) and the heal/ankle lost support after one summer.
For personal use I have used Vasque but found the soles blew out near the heal after 1-1.5 years. I stepped up to Asolo boots and got just over 2 years out of them. When it came time for new boots I found the Asolos were no longer comfortable for my foot. I spent quite a bit of time at my local place, but they helped out quite a bit and I settled on Zamberland and will be buying another pair in a few weeks. Find a good local place and support them. Mine is not far off from pricing elsewhere. Mike |
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Posted: 4/17/2020 7:54:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My Altras are wide enough but they are really beating up my feet around the ball behind the big toe. They are rapidly becoming a "wear to the grocery store but not the trail" shoes. Vasque are heavier but they have always fit well. I hope mine don't go that route. They're ugly as all hell. I've got 50 trouble free miles on mine with ultralight packs. |
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Posted: 4/18/2020 11:58:38 AM EDT
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Merrell.
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