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Jun 8, 2010 at 8:57 am #1617874
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 suffersJun 8, 2010 at 9:20 am #1617884Stuart: 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.
Jun 8, 2010 at 2:10 pm #1617972Darn 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?
Jun 8, 2010 at 2:30 pm #1617980> 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
Jun 8, 2010 at 2:33 pm #1617982Oh great, I have the wide feets that are two diffrent volumes.
God hates me, surely she does.
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