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    Stuart R
    BPL Member

    @scunnered

    Locale: Scotland

    I too have odd size feet and a sizeable heel spur (Haglunds) one one, BUT I also have a shorter leg. The small foot is on the short leg so MYOG insoles works for me.
    I use 1/8" cork tiles (used to be popular for bathroom flooring) and cut to shape. I usually put a double thickness under the heel.
    The heel spur is harder to deal with – soft trail shoes are comfortable but wear out quickly, boots are stiffer and the heel suffers

    #1617884
    jscott
    BPL Member

    @book

    Locale: Northern California

    Stuart: I've the same condition(i.e. one shorter leg, different sized feet.) Dave Page, cobbler in Seattle, has added 1/4 inch (can go up from there) to the outer sole of my left boot. That works in conjunction with an internal orthotic lift. I sing the praises of his work–and not just me.

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    Chad Miller
    Member

    @chadnsc

    Locale: Duluth, Minnesota

    Darn odd-ball wide feet!

    Well using the tracing method my toe box is 4 7/16" wide and my heel is 2 5/16" wide.

    Now I I know my toe box width lands me in the EE to EEE range but where dose my heel width land me?

    #1617980
    Roger Caffin
    BPL Member

    @rcaffin

    Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

    > my toe box width lands me in the EE to EEE range but where dose my heel width land me?

    In completely unknown territory. I don't think heel width is ever measured – except for custom footwear. Certainly the Brannock device has no provision for it.

    My heel is 2.5" wide. I'm 4E width.

    Cheers

    #1617982
    Chad Miller
    Member

    @chadnsc

    Locale: Duluth, Minnesota

    Oh great, I have the wide feets that are two diffrent volumes.

    God hates me, surely she does.

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