Re: riding attire for wide feet

["Marty and Cindy" <bcfarm@vianet.on.ca>]

Hi All!

I've got boat-feet, too. Actually, kinda handy when the snow is deep-
built in snowshoes! In a mans' shoe I need a EE. In a womens' shoe, 
well, I can't usually find them. I have found that Men's Ariats fit fine.
I drop down about a size and a half (i.e., a woman's 9 = men's 7.5).
Mind you, the Ariat Performers fit nicer (and broke in quicker) than 
the winter ones, so you might have to check different models. Men's 
workboots might be an option, if you like the look of Ariat Performers.
For running type shoes, I get men's. For dress shoes, same. Haven't
been able to find pumps, yet though! (Redwing makes a great shoe,
and some of the women's styles will fit EE and even EEE, but remember
women's shoes also have a narrower heel!)
And, yup, even my cowboy boots are mens.But my Wranglers are
womens! (and who can tell with spandex, anyhow)

Cindy
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> From: owens <owensall@sierranet.net>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: riding attire for wide feet
> Date: March 7, 1998 7:52 PM
> 
> After hearing about everyone's back problems, I feel lucky to only have
> pain in my feet.  Does anyone out there have any ideas for a riding shoe
> that will fit a wide, square foot?  I keep finding shoes and hiking
> boots that cut in at too steep of an angle across my toes.  Ariats are
> way too narrow.  Any ideas?
> Thanks, Katee
>