LowGradePlayer

LowGradePlayer t1_ivoulzk wrote

Everything you say in immaterial.

All that matters is when the shoe is put on, does it die or not.

The only way to tell is by putting it on.

Two exact same shoes, identical in every way, can fit different.

As for custom made boots, the OP said he does not want to “break the bank” and by any definition that rules out bespoke.

As for your definition of fit, it is not just length and width as you speak, your needs to also consider last and arch.

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LowGradePlayer t1_ivmzuw9 wrote

Read my words- the most important thing is the fit.

No two feet are the same.

For work boots, fit is even more important.

Now those $700 boots that you only were to Starbucks for a couple hours once a week, it’s ok if they make your feet hurt and cause blisters.

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LowGradePlayer t1_iu6ai6v wrote

I have worn them all,to the 10k a day.

Smartwool Treking is my favorite.

They last longer than DT with superior comfort.

That being said, I did get DT to replace, but comfort and toughness are inversely related.

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