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| Author: | Jspool [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Wide shoes |
Hi, I am new to this forum, and joined as I have just ordered an i14Tt with the sailing package. I know there will be times when I want to wear water shoes when pedaling, and I have 4E, size 12 feet. Can anyone recommend a good water shoe that will fit me? Thanks! |
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| Author: | BNelsonR [ Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wide shoes |
Welcome Jspool to the forum. I wear a 4E in a 11. I have been buying the Keen brand. I don't want a high shoe as some of them are. They would be fine if you had to portage on a river. I want them to just cover the ankle. You will need to do a search for where to buy then. Bruce |
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| Author: | gelliot4 [ Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wide shoes |
I've had good luck finding Keen shoes at REI. You should be aware that the shoes, by design, are a little wider than most slip on water shoes. I found that even with the standard D width shoe, they would not fit in the Mirage Drive until I took the retaining straps off. In my case I would have needed about two more holes on each side to get by. I've not had a problem without the straps, though. Gary |
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| Author: | brayantkent [ Thu May 27, 2010 4:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wide shoes |
Sometimes the wet sandy feet will be a fact of life, and you might as well just get open sandals. Perforated sneakers-type shoes or Sperry-type slip on neoprene booties is what I can suggest to you if you are still looking for. I hope this will give you ease while doing some water activities. |
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| Author: | rockcrawler [ Thu May 27, 2010 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Wide shoes |
See this recent thread on footwear: viewtopic.php?f=71&t=24906&start=0 Doesn't address width, per se, but has several helpful suggestions. I have tried several myself (Keen's and Chaco's are great) but now use the Vibram Five-Fingers because they are as close as possible to being barefoot while still providing protection and traction on land. For me, the sandle styles have two disdvantages: thick sole (I'm 6' 5", need every inch of leg extension possible) and they allow debris to get caught under your foot. |
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