Looking for Extra Wide Hunting Boots

jimmyZ · 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.
jimmyZ

McDave · 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.

Dsturgisjr · April 27, 2007, 06:58:00 AM

You might give Lathrop & Sons a call. They are sponsors here.

LBR · 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.

Chad

Pete W · 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.

indianalongbowshooter · 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...

indianalongbowshooter · April 27, 2007, 09:59:00 AM

If your only a 4E Wolverine makes some really nice boots..

PhilFloyd · April 27, 2007, 10:07:00 AM

Cabela's sells some 4E hunting boots.

LBR · 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.

Chad

jimmyZ · 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.

jimmyZ

Budog56 · 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.

Hermit of LongHollow · 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.

Steve G · April 27, 2007, 10:00:00 PM

Ditto Russell Moccasins, with measurments of your feet they will custom make them for you.

Otto · April 27, 2007, 10:13:00 PM

DagGONE you boys got some BIG ole feets!!!!!

Brian Krebs · 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!