Could use some boot advice, go big or small

[nobones]

I don't go thru boots very often. I don't wear boots at my daily job.

I just purchased a pair of F&S hunting boots for 80$ off. Problem is that my left foot is a good 1/2 size bigger than the right. If I stick with an 11.5 my left foot fits in real snug with not much of any free movement except for the toes, while the right feels just about "right" all around. If I go with a 12, they both feel pretty ok NOW, but if the boot gives, I would hate to have the boots sliding around.

How much give do you think I should expect from a decent boot? For hunting all seasons do you think it is wiser to go snug or a little large with room for thick socks?

I bought these for 79$ today.

 

[Mason-Dixon Baseball]

BIG!!!!! Serious foot troubles stem from shoes too small!!!!

 

[lx1x]

bigger for sure.. use extra sock on one foot if you have to.

 

[rj1974]

BIG!!!!! Serious foot troubles stem from shoes too small!!!!

this ....... check out redwings expensive but they are great boots .

 

[The Shooter]

a good boot " a Redwing" will be tight and slightly uncomfortable at first. you'll probably get blister but once they break in you'll never want to take them off. Just make sure you buy the American made boots.

 

[rj1974]

a good boot " a Redwing" will be tight and slightly uncomfortable at first. you'll probably get blister but once they break in you'll never want to take them off. Just make sure you buy the American made boots.

Never had an issue breaking them in .But yeah dont buy the china made redwings I think they are called works or something like that

 

[BFMIN]

Go a full size bigger than for shoes. you can always pad with extra socks to custom fit.
I bought a pair 1/2 size bigger & I can't wear them with thick wool socks.

 

[NHaze]

+1 on redwings. When the soles wear out on my logger/lineman I'm having em re-soled for sure.


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[guthook]

Go to the Redwing store. They can "mix and match" your sizes so you have boots that fit each foot. (At least they used to.) Never had an issue breaking in a quality boot. I've been wearing the same Redwings every (workday) for about 5 years now. They look pretty rough, but they're still kickin'.

 

[joemac]

I buy Danners. You will pay for them but they are worth every penny.

 

[Jason21237]

Redwing will sell your two different size boots. I would go there. They will measure your foot and fit the boots to you. They arent cheap but you get what you pay for.

 

[somddude]

I've got a pair of redwing boots and a pair of redwing shoes. I wear either pair to work depending on season/conditions on the job. I am now on year 3 on them both. The boots look a bit worn, but the shoes just need a new shoestring and they'd look barely broke in. They are expensive up front, but look at how comfortable they are, and how long they last. Buy a 50 dollar pair of workboots. They are uncomfortable, take a while to break in, and last maybe 6 months of daily wear. 1 pair of redwings for 3 years, I think they were about $220. 6 pairs of lesser boots for 3 years is $300. Your wallet and your feet will thank you for them.

 

[rj1974]

I've got a pair of redwing boots and a pair of redwing shoes. I wear either pair to work depending on season/conditions on the job. I am now on year 3 on them both. The boots look a bit worn, but the shoes just need a new shoestring and they'd look barely broke in. They are expensive up front, but look at how comfortable they are, and how long they last. Buy a 50 dollar pair of workboots. They are uncomfortable, take a while to break in, and last maybe 6 months of daily wear. 1 pair of redwings for 3 years, I think they were about $220. 6 pairs of lesser boots for 3 years is $300. Your wallet and your feet will thank you for them.

Go to redwing they always give me new laces for free .

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

Go a full size bigger than for shoes. you can always pad with extra socks to custom fit.
I bought a pair 1/2 size bigger & I can't wear them with thick wool socks.

I can tell you from experience, that thicker and multiple socks are your biggest enemy for keeping you feet warm in the extreme cold. Your feet need to breathe and not sweat. You need socks that wick moisture. If your feet get wet from sweat - your done for - your feet will get cold and fast.

I spend all winter on the ice on Deep Creek - ice fishing. My boots are Lacrosse Burly 1200 (1200 grams of the thinsulate) They are rubber high boots - intended for hunting but these boots, and one pair of socks - have kept my feet warm on top of a foot and half of ice, and sometimes a over foot of snow on top of the ice. Alot of times we get water on top of the ice - and the boots have been great. Kept my feet dry, and warm.

I used to use Sorrels that are supposed to guarantee to keep your feet warm in -40 temps. The Lacross were a looser fit - and much warmer. I never went back to the Sorels.

 

[K31]

Go big. Make room for socks.

 

[Mason-Dixon Baseball]

http://video.foxnews.com/v/1107576413001/

ok, talks about ladies feet mostly, but the point is the same....

Some gratuitous foot shots as well......

 

[BFMIN]

Off the wall suggestion for you.
Your problem is not uncommon, & there is a website for those who need different-sized footwear. What they do is swap the "other" boot for one of a different size. You might want to do a search for it as I don't have a web address, but I do know it exists.

 

[dneidFIST]

Didn't see much advice other than Redwing so I guess I'll throw my favorite boot out there - Oakley. I love them to death. I've never had better ankle support from a boot with Oakley.

 

[JMintzer]

1/2 a size is not that big of a deal. Most people are 1/4 to 1/2 size different, with the dominant side being the larger foot. ALWAYS fit the larger foot!

You can use a spacer, such as a cushion insole, in the looser shoe, and forgo using two pairs of socks.


Jamie

 

[JMintzer]

a good boot " a Redwing" will be tight and slightly uncomfortable at first. you'll probably get blister but once they break in you'll never want to take them off. Just make sure you buy the American made boots.

If that's the case, you purchased the wrong size boots. You should never have to go thru blisters...


Jamie