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Originally Posted by Sign me up
Now, since I have never tried on a boot in my life, I asked him what they should feel like. He told me they should feel comfortable, and shouldn't have any annoyances that you wouldn't want to deal with after a long road march (chafing, etc.).
My normal shoe size is 10.5. I tried on some 10.5 boots, but the front was VERY tight around the top part of the toe knuckles. I didn't want this to be annoying and hurt later on, so I tried on some size 11 boots and they seemed to fit fine.
However, those 11's almost feel like clown feet. My heel constantly slides (not much, but enough to notice) on each step, however I never got a hot spot. Granted, I only walked a mile, but I felt like I could go on forever.
Is this normal? Is the boot supposed to be that comfortable/big? I want to toughen my feet, but while I'm walking it doesn't really feel like it's working them. I don't want to keep using these boots, only to find out that boots are supposed to chafe against your foot and maintain a tight fit.
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Boots are one of those things where you just have to see what works for you. Look at what others have done listen to their advice but keep in mind what works for one doesn't work for all.
I have the same problem with finding a boot that fits me good, I'm different sizes in different boots/shoes, usually between a 9.5 and 10.5. What I found to work is a wide size boot, where the 10.5 felt small but the 11 felt too big. So you might want to try a wide size boot.
As for them feeling like clown shoes if you've never worn that type of boot, or any boot before they are going to feel awkward. Just like anything new, but theirs awkward and then theirs uncomfortable.
Good luck, I hate looking for new boots shoes..