Do EXTRA wide boots exist anymore?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 21:55:00 -0400

I can no longer find a pair of boots that is listed above EE. I'm trying to buy new Coyote boots for the new uniform and I can't find a single pair wide enough. I've tried ordering online but no luck. Anyone know of a custom manufacturer that makes EXTRA wide anymore?

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 10:08 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 22:08:26 -0400

Yes my husband wears a wide, but I have seen extra wide coyote boots on eBay.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 10:13 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 22:13:56 -0400

"EE" Size. No?

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 11:08 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:08:02 -0400

Try Rocky Boots

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 9 at 2016 11:11 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:11:58 -0400

This is purely a suggestion, and might obv involve some cost, certainly. However for whatever it might be worth, have you ever given any thought to trying to find anyone by you that might actually make custom shoes and or boots, as well as other footware? I'm reasonably certain such capability still exists though it is obv rare in the present day certainly , that's all I'm trying to say, honest. If I find anything I'll try to submit it here on the off chance it might possibly do you any good, if you might have an interest, you never know, I might luck out and find something that might be worthwhile looking into, honest, many thanks, hope was useful .

Response by SFC John Hill made May 9 at 2016 11:15 PM

SFC John Hill — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:15:03 -0400

If you have a shoe/boot size that is not normal, you may be able to special order at Gov’t cost what you need. Ask your Supply Sergeant, he would be more knowledgeable in this area than I am. See AR 32-4 SPECIAL MEASUREMENT CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR, ORTHOPEDIC FOOTWEAR, GUIDONS, STREAMERS, AND FLAGS, there is also within a CTA (don’t remember the number) on the subject of personnel who cannot be fitted through the regular supply system.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made May 9 at 2016 11:17 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:17:14 -0400

Here's an example http://trumold.com/faqs.html I don't know if this is the sort of thing you might need to get somethingmcomfortable or even if they or other such groups might be covered for svc mbrs though you never know as I'd said before you could ask, if only to try to look into the whole possibility you know ? Hope was a help be eager for any thoughts many thanks.

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Response by Capt Seid Waddell made May 10 at 2016 12:36 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Tue, 10 May 2016 00:36:57 -0400

http://tacticalgear.com/coyote-brown-footwear?attrids=5132&gv=true&dl=b

Coyote Brown Footwear @ TacticalGear.com

In August 2015, the U.S. Army started the transition from desert tan boots to <a href="http://tacticalgear.com/coyote-brown-boots">coyote brown boots</a>. Dark, stain-hiding and more effective at providing concealment than the lighter desert tan boots, coyote brown boots were adopted in conjunction with the announcement of the new <a href="http://tacticalgear.com/ocp-acus">OCP ACUs</a>. By October...

Response by COL Sam Russell made May 10 at 2016 7:16 AM

COL Sam Russell — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:16:07 -0400

I have the same problem with running shoes. Not even New Balance EEEE fit me.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2016 7:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 May 2016 07:31:30 -0400

I have the same problem. I wear 4E extra wide boots. A couple of manufacturers make extra wide, but they are 3E extra wide meaning I would have to go up 3 more sizes to fit my foot in. Even the boot manufacturers who make issue boots don't sell those sizes, they have to be ordered through clothing and sales.

Response by SSgt Trevor Smith made May 10 at 2016 9:33 AM

SSgt Trevor Smith — Tue, 10 May 2016 09:33:50 -0400

I wore 4E width boots cause I have wicked wide Barney Rubble feet. I settled with what I could get and wore just wide boots (until the sides busted out) for about a decade until I started having severe foot problems from my feet curling in my boots. I eventually had to start special ordering boots to get any that fit and wouldn't cause more foot damage. My podiatrist is well known with the military community here and helps special order boots through his contacts for the guys at the base that need something custom or extra wide to accommodate their feet.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made May 10 at 2016 10:14 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 10 May 2016 10:14:09 -0400

That would be the 4E width. There are a few Danners and Carolinas out there but size availability is spotty. Also, getting the right "coyote" vs. a tan is likely a problem.