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Author Topic: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots  (Read 974 times)

Offline jimmyZ

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Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« on: April 27, 2007, 12:14:00 AM »
Due to a recent medical issue with my feet, I need to go to a 4E or 5E wide hunting boot.  I am looking for any help from soneone who has been down this road to find Insulated (1200+ grams Thinsulate) and Snakepoof boots that come in 4E/5E widths. Need to start now to be ready for next hunting season.

Thanks for the help.
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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2007, 12:48:00 AM »
Check out custom boots from the Russell Moccasin Co,  http://www.russellmoccasin.com/  They will match your feet.  Mine are shaped like a ping pong paddle - wide in the front and narrow in the back.
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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2007, 06:58:00 AM »
You might give Lathrop & Sons a call. They are sponsors here.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2007, 07:17:00 AM »
I wear a 14EEEE and the most comfortable I've found so far is the Muck boot.  They aren't snake-proof, but you can get gaiters or chaps for that if needed.

Even Russell is very limited (or at least was a year or so ago) on what sole they can offer for really big/wide feet--I checked.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2007, 08:44:00 AM »
Wolverine makes a few models with high insulation in extra wide. I have a review on the Momoth model in my trad reviews. at  www.peteward.com
 It makes me wonder why you need 1200 + grams of thinsulate and snake proof??
 When snakes are out it will be one hot boot on the feet.
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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2007, 09:57:00 AM »
Ive been hunting for yrs. for a boot to fit my small wide feet 9 6E but always end up having to buy a size larger in 4E, somebody could make a fortune making hunting boots in 5-6 E widths...
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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2007, 09:59:00 AM »
If your only a 4E Wolverine makes some really nice boots..
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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2007, 10:07:00 AM »
Cabela's sells some 4E hunting boots.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2007, 10:09:00 AM »
I haven't tried in a few years, but when I did there weren't any that fit--I tried every boot I could find--Rocky, Georgia, Wolverine, Red Wing, LaCrosse, etc. etc. etc.  The only shoe I've found that fits me right is New Balance--other 4E's don't.  I used to suffer (literally)when I worked in contruction and had to wear steel toed boots.

But, like I said, it's been a few years--maybe there's something new out there for us guys with full-sized feet.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2007, 06:49:00 PM »
Thanks guys for the inputs. I will have to start making phone calls.  Just to clarify -- I am looking for 4 different boots -- 1) Insulated hunting boot, 2) Uninsulated Hunting Boot, 3) Rubber Boots, and 4) Snake Boot.  This covers the various types of hunting areas & conditions.

Chad -- you are right.  New Balance is about theonly thing out there.  My foot doctor got me to wearing them in the 2E width and kept the same style when I had to go to 4E.  They make their hiker for Cabelas only and that is the shoe I wear daily.  Too bad they do not make a boot.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2007, 07:53:00 PM »
Jimmy sent ya PM..I got some ideas but not sure they are legal to say on here not sponsors or anything.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2007, 09:52:00 PM »
I'll second Russell Mocassin. Custom made to YOUR feet. Alot of models/styles to choose from.  They'll cost more but 20 years from now you'll likely still be wearing them.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2007, 10:00:00 PM »
Ditto Russell Moccasins, with measurments of your feet they will custom make them for you.

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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2007, 10:13:00 PM »
DagGONE you boys got some BIG ole feets!!!!!
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Re: Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2007, 10:34:00 PM »
I wear 11 1/2 eee boots; and that is tough to find; as most boots are made more like regular and wide.
 If you think boots are a problem; try some socks that use size 5 tops with size 12 bottoms; you cannot pull them on!
 good luck in your search. I am kinda lucky that a lot of boot makers produce my size. I have in the past bought 12e boots; and suffered along with it.
 Not an issue for most folks; but for some of us- its a real issue!
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