Posted: 1/3/2014 4:59:18 PM EDT
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I'm looking for a new pair of boots, and thought I would ask the experts of Arfcom. Requirements are non insulated, pull on, snoot/square toe, and non-slip soles. These won't be work boots, so steel toe isn't necessary. I really like the looks/feel of the Durango Rebel DB5444, but I've never owned this brand of boot:
http://www.durangoboot.com/Products/9921/DB5444/Rebel-by-Durango-Brown-Pull-On-Western-Boot/ Any reason to avoid Durango boots, or are they GTG? Any better choices out there for the same money? Thanks! |
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I'm not cool enough to pull of that particular style of boot... |
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The only thing marginally more insane than asking for arfcom boot advice is ordering boots online. I disagree. I couldn't find the boots I wanted locally, so I followed the instructions for measuring my feet on Thorogood's website. Going by the measurements, I ordered a pair of boots one size larger than I've ever worn and in 2E width instead of regular width I'm accustomed to wearing. Best fitting, highest quality boots I've ever owned. American made. I think part of the reason these boots were such an improvement was that I finally received logical, correct advice via the manufacturer. The poor advice on fitment that I received in two different Redwing stores resulted in being unable to find comfortable boots, so I walked out. Boots should hurt my feet for a while?  Nope. As soon as I put my new Thorogoods on, my feet laughed. They fit perfectly from the get-go.
My advice for GD? Buy Thorogood boots online. 
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Quoted:
I disagree. I couldn't find the boots I wanted locally, so I followed the instructions for measuring my feet on Thorogood's website. Going by the measurements, I ordered a pair of boots one size larger than I've ever worn and in 2E width instead of regular width I'm accustomed to wearing. Best fitting, highest quality boots I've ever owned. American made. I think part of the reason these boots were such an improvement was that I finally received logical, correct advice via the manufacturer. The poor advice on fitment that I received in two different Redwing stores resulted in being unable to find comfortable boots, so I walked out. Boots should hurt my feet for a while? Nope. As soon as I put my new Thorogoods on, my feet laughed. They fit perfectly from the get-go.
My advice for GD? Buy Thorogood boots online. Quoted:
Quoted:
The only thing marginally more insane than asking for arfcom boot advice is ordering boots online. I disagree. I couldn't find the boots I wanted locally, so I followed the instructions for measuring my feet on Thorogood's website. Going by the measurements, I ordered a pair of boots one size larger than I've ever worn and in 2E width instead of regular width I'm accustomed to wearing. Best fitting, highest quality boots I've ever owned. American made. I think part of the reason these boots were such an improvement was that I finally received logical, correct advice via the manufacturer. The poor advice on fitment that I received in two different Redwing stores resulted in being unable to find comfortable boots, so I walked out. Boots should hurt my feet for a while? Nope. As soon as I put my new Thorogoods on, my feet laughed. They fit perfectly from the get-go.
My advice for GD? Buy Thorogood boots online. YIKES! I would never tell anyone that. That's really old school. What you are suggesting though is somewhat better, getting real fit instructions can reduce the chance that the boots don't fit. There are still issues though. Shoe width is generally sized at the front of the 5th metatarsal, or that bump on the side of your foot just behind the pinky toe. And length to the longest toe. The trouble is that ignores width on the rest of your foot, your heel shape, if you're more suited to a european last or oblique toe box, where the break over point is and a host of other factors. If they provide more expert guidance beyond basic measurements, that's fantastic. I would only recommend a new shoe online if you are willing to go through a return process a few times. |