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Shoe advice for narrow, low volume feet

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PostedAug 5, 2020 at 2:23 pm

I did a search but did not find any recent information. Any suggestions for shoe choices for narrow, low-volume feet? I’m about a 9.5 and have always preferred narrow shoes. I like a bit of room in the toe box, but still on the narrow side. Merrell Moabs used to fit me great but it seems they have changed the style and made them wider, and regardless the quality has gone downhill. So now looking at lightweight trail hikers with good soles and good ventilation.

Thanks!

Daniel B BPL Member
PostedAug 7, 2020 at 1:48 pm

Foot is a 10B. I have used La Sportiva Bushido’s and Salomon Sense Rides successfully.

Nathan Watts BPL Member
PostedAug 7, 2020 at 2:46 pm

Check out Inov-8.  Look for options rated at size 1 or 2 on their width scale.

 

Kimberly G BPL Member
PostedAug 7, 2020 at 5:13 pm

I wear a La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Ladies. La Sportiva also makes men’s. Love these shoes for backpacking and trail running. I have narrow feet.

David Hartley BPL Member
PostedAug 8, 2020 at 7:26 am

Another vote for the La Sportiva Ultra Raptors. I also have low volume feet and have been using them for years. They do run wildly small – size up at least 1 full size – maybe even 1 1/2 sizes. Great rock protection and good traction on smooth rock. My only complaint is that the rand around the lower part keeps them from draining as well as I would like. Also where the mesh joins the toe protection is a premature failure point – I typically dab the area with a little seam grip to forestall that.

PostedAug 10, 2020 at 7:57 pm

Thanks Link! Lotsa good info there. Gonna order a couple of pairs and see what works.

PostedAug 18, 2020 at 8:39 am

Circling back on this subject. Walked into my local REI yesterday and tried on the Bushido IIs and some pair of the Salomons. The Bushidos feel great. It has been a long time since I’ve had a shoe as narrow as my feet. Heel cup feels right, and I do think there is just enough wiggle room in the toe box. Ended up with a 10.5 while I usually wear 9.5. Felt great around the house last night while making dinner, but still need to get some neighborhood miles before five days in northern Yos next weekend. Pretty optimistic but we shall see!

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