Big Feet.

Dan_Shade · November 08, 2007, 05:33:08 PM

I just got a pair of whites boots. still working on the breakin, they're definately the worst shoes I've ever tried to break in. I couldn't walk down steps with them when they were new!

I ordered my pair through a distributer, but if you think you need a special fit, then ordering through the company may be a good idea.

www.nicksboots.com is another choice, and I figure these boots are very similar to white's, but I'm not sure if one is better than the other.

If I can get 5 years out of these boots, i'll be happy with them.

SwampDonkey · November 08, 2007, 05:36:23 PM

Working and walking in the woods I never get more than 3 years out of the best boots made.

beenthere · November 08, 2007, 05:52:34 PM

SD
What are the "best boots made"? :

???

SwampDonkey · November 08, 2007, 06:00:43 PM

Well Redwing would be one, of cos. Caterpiller are good to. ;D :D :D :D

Heck man, don't ask me to be able to name them all. :D :D :D :D

KarenKae · November 09, 2007, 11:20:21 AM

Ok, guys, I am still trying. Harness Boot here in the Ozarks called me back. She found a USA company, Carolina Boot that makes a 14 EEEE stock boot for only $139.95. She would have to special order, but she said you might find a dealer nearer you. She was real helpful and said I could give her number in Harrison AR 870-741-5750.
Let me know if you get a comfortable shoe!
My husband has big feet also, but he is lucky- not too wide. D will work for him so he can at least FIND a shoe that fits.
Good HUNTING ( when you get a boot that FITS)!!!

Engineer · November 09, 2007, 06:16:58 PM

Bill,

I have wide feet, but a size 12. I bought a pair of Muckmaster boots from the local feed store for about $90, and they are great. Muck Boots makes sizes up to a 14EEEE, so if you call them and tell them what you are looking for, they will help you out. You might also want to contact one of the service companies that sell firefighting boots - they do a lot of custom work to fit guys that have to wear pull-on boots all day long. Warrington Pro and Thorogood both make 14" pull-on boots in a 14EEE as stock items. Expensive though, around $250, but they should last years.

Cabela's also sells a Wolverine Wellington that is between an EE and EEE (they call it "extra wide") - they do have a good return policy and the boots aren't too expensive.

I'd definitely give the Mucks a try though - they will probably fit you fine and work well for what you are doing in the mud.

Tom · November 09, 2007, 06:28:13 PM

I have wide feet too. Just 10 1/2's but EEE or EEEE also an H. I call them swamp feet because they keep me from sinking in the mud. I guess the good thing is that Florida allows us to go bare footed. Some might think it hurts, but when you go sans shoes, your feet get tough and there's not much that bothers them. I 'spect the shoe stores hate it.

Mr. Shippey's brother, JP, was standing at the fireplace warming his rear and his Daddy said, "JP, your a standin' on a ember with your foot."

"Which one, Pa," he asked?

SwampDonkey · November 09, 2007, 07:29:36 PM

I always knew you swampers were a tough breed. But, I don't recommend trying the bare feet in the snow and mud frost cycles. ;D

Tom · November 09, 2007, 08:15:22 PM

Yee hiiii!!!
one, ana two, ana three, ana four.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUOXgL4rvYk

pineywoods · November 09, 2007, 10:29:13 PM

Quote from: Tom on November 09, 2007, 06:28:13 PM
when you go sans shoes, your feet get tough and there's not much that bothers them. I 'spect the shoe stores hate it

Strike a match on the sole of your foot or walk down the middle of a blacktop road so hot the tar is bubling out. Six months out of the year, the only time we wore shoes was to go to church on sunday.