I'm gonna need some good everyday boots. Probably like the hiking type.

dttomcat

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I need a good pair of boots. My problem is that I have wide feet and I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot so I need wide. I would by myself some Merrills but they don't make wide. I have had good luck with the Neuroma with wide shoes and some Superfeet over the counter orthotics. Who makes a decent easy to find boot in WIDE? I have a pair of Danner hunting boots that fit reasonably well but give me fits if I wear them too long. Redwings are a little pricey and I would like to keep it under about $200. Thanks.
 
Not boots, but I bought a pair of Merrell's crocs mocassins last month. I have wide feet, and the Merrells are fine for everyday walking, they are made wide.
 
I also have wide feet. I try to buy an extra wide boot. Altama makes a desert boot with a ripple sole that I am pretty happy with. I've worn them while working on fishing boats as a fabricator, running around in the woods playing lumberjack and doing general labor like digging ditches and driving a dump truck. I've also hiked in them. I believe I paid around $125 for mine and honestly I can't imagine being happier with a light weight hot weather boot.
For cold weather, I just picked up a pair of Wolverine Kingsford insulated hunting boots. I've only worn them one day, but I can tell you that they are extra wide and not super heavy.

I've also had good experience with Redwing 'worx' boots (they're made in china for Redwing)
 
Redwings are great. They aren't cheap, but you should be able to get them under your $200 limit. I also used to have Bates boots, which were much more lightweight, but also cheaper and they came wide.
 
There is a Redwing franchise not far from here. I think I will pay them a visit. I had some Wolverine work boots a long time ago and I thought they were great. I am not really looking for a work boot at the moment. More of a hiking style thing for everyday wear in cold weather.
 
I have plantar fasciitis in my left foot, and Chaco sandals and shoes are the best for me. They make medium and wide sizes. They run short in length to me so I would suggest trying some on first if you plan to order online. The arch support is amazing which is key for me. They use Vibram soles, and they are endorsed by many podiatrists. I have a pair of the Chaco z/1 sandals and Pedshed leather shoes. They also make boots.
 
I have a couple of Wolverine extra wide hiking boots. Really comfortable, especially considering how messed up my feet (foot) are.
 
Try a pair of US made Danner boots, such as the Acadia series. Friggin amazing boots.

EDIT: I've had good luck with Bates too, but prefer Danner.
 
I've tried on many, and bought and returned several hiking boot brands to try accommodate my Barney Rubble feet. Lowa Renegade GTX are the best I have found so far. Cabela's Outfitter Pro Line is also comfortable for crossover work and outdoor boots. Both in extra wide of course.
 
I want something that will last. I'll check em' out. If I have to go a little over budget, then so be it. Esav, aren't boots half price for you? IIRC you can't feel your good foot sometimes. :p I love you, man. And I look up to you. True dat.
 
+1. Definitely order wides if your foot is even slightly wide. Acadias are great for the slushy sloppy stuff.

thatotherguy said:
Try a pair of US made Danner boots, such as the Acadia series. Friggin amazing boots.

EDIT: I've had good luck with Bates too, but prefer Danner.
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dttomcat said:
I need a good pair of boots. My problem is that I have wide feet and I have a Morton's Neuroma in my left foot so I need wide. I would by myself some Merrills but they don't make wide.
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If you like Merrell, they do have quite a few in wide. You'll have to scroll down, and look for the ones that say wide width. I tried a couple of other brands, recently, but they had some degree of built-in support. Went back to the Merrells, since they fit me well overall, and work best with my orthotics.
http://www.merrell.com/US/en/Men-Footwear-Boots-Hiking
 
I've had a pair of redwing hiking boots I've used for work every day for over two years. Take them hiking too. They look good, are comfortable, and come in widths. Will replace these with the same.
 
I have been wearing a pair of Chippewa work boots for 2 years. They are handcrafted in America with thick leather, and use premium Vibram proprietary soles. Mine are steel toed but you can get them soft toed.
 
If you're only doing day hikes then I don't think you're any better off getting "hiking enthusiast" boots than getting some good work boots. If you're competitive about it then weight savings might be a big deal, otherwise I would take the extra durability of the work boot every time.

Also, if your feet are too wide, I suggest getting something with laces up to the toe. You give up a bit of water resistance since it puts the tongue seams way lower, but the fit of the boot is pretty much determined by how hard you lace up. I found that there was almost no break in period with laces to the toe.
 
I'll look into those Meindels. I am not a big hiker but I will be moving to the high Rockies in a few weeks and hiking boots are going to be my new shoes at least for the winter. I am used to New Balance tennis shoes, Timberland slip-ons, and dress shoes at the moment. None of these will offer much traction on the snow. Thanks for the suggestions. Keep em' coming.
 
If you have a cabelas close by you?? Then you can go try on a few pairs..

Otherwise, Cabelas has a liberal return policy till you get it right.

I got hooked on Meindels on my first trip to Alaska. My guide was wearing them ( all he wears) he puts on more miles in rugged country in 4 months than I put on in 10 yrs. Since then , I have accumlated 4-5 pairs and they all fit like gloves . I wear the Meindel hiking boots on my motorcycle and after a long day at Sturgis I could sleep in them. They are tough, comfortable, and
Last forever!!

You can thank me someday :)
 
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