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Did your feet get wider as you got older?

It may be because you're not on your feet in work boots like you were the last 30+ years.
I buy my running shoes at a place here called Fleet Feet and they measure, watch you walk around and sometimes video your stride on a treadmill. Then they'll bring out 2 or 3 pairs of shoes based on the measurements, your gait, if your feet tilt a little to one side etc..and have you try out and pick the one you like the most.
They should have a similar store in your area I'd think?
It's usually cheaper than the custom ortho-insert type places. Might be worth investigating.
Gotta treat the feet right!



Richard Cranium said:
This sounds like a question that SteveSS would start.
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my feet are about the only things that don't hurt.....

I've worn Timberland Pro's for as long as I can remember....... at least 25 years, maybe longer....... they're all I wear 99.99% of the time, barefoot is good too
 
eldubb440 said:
my feet are about the only things that don't hurt.....

I've worn Timberland Pro's for as long as I can remember....... at least 25 years, maybe longer....... they're all I wear 99.99% of the time, barefoot is good too
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Plus, they make you taller!





:lol:
 
kiwigtx said:
Greg, we both wear the same type of shoe, except I go with the black version.....stealth mode on job sites.

Try the 4E in your foot size.....I found the 2E was starting to pinch my feet a bit. Yes, your feet do widen with age..... a 4E will help solve your problem.

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Had two pairs of that same shoe. First pair was made in the U.S. but the second pair was from China and didn't last nearly as long as the first pair. :(
GrabberOrange69 said:
I think your feet, like your ears, keep growing. I just came to the realization that size 12 isn’t working for me anymore. When I was a young guy, I wore 11 1/2. For a long time now, size 12. But after a series of blindly bought size 12s that don’t fit, I’m going with 13.

I think what you’re experiencing is common.
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For me it depends on who makes the shoe as to what size I wear.....American made shoes seem to be more consistent as far as that goes.
68BabyBlue said:
I knew I had an issue after attending a conference four years ago in the Cayman Islands, where the dress code was flip flops and beach casual. I couldn't stand up straight for a week afterwards. In my case the problem didn't manifest in my feet, but in the other components that got thrown out of whack trying to compensate for the lack of foot support.
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I wear flip flops very seldom as they get very uncomfortable pretty quickly. Been like that since I was a teen.
 
Dave P said:
I'm a runner ( sorta suck at it ) in my mid 60s and my feet have been the same size for years. My daily wear shoes are
New Balance either number 840 or 940 depending on mood, use about 3-4 pairs of them per year.
I run in a variety of Nike or Saucony typically replacing them between 250-350 miles depending on
model of shoe. Rotating with different shoes because I think it helps reduce injury potential. My training cycles
peak at around 65-70 miles per week so I do go through some shoes. I find they just get "dead" feeling and
my legs/feet feel more beat up when the get that distance on them.
Shoes are like condoms or race car tires...use em and toss em.
It might be time and money well spent to visit with a foot specialist...or maybe not.
I say maybe not because often times you just get the "stock" reply that you need custom insoles,
were many people get better luck with just better quality or different brand/model of shoe.
The older I get the "pickier" I get about personal gear....tools...whatever.
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The Scientific community shows that running is to much impact on joints and a low impact quick walk is much better for your body. My chiropractor, cardiologist, and orthopedic man have all restricted me for fear of worsening my knees, hips and ankles. I've lost 35 pounds in 5 months with a better diet and a 3 to 5 mile a day 3.5 per hour walk, six days a week regiment. The weight gain was caused by my hypo thyroid. Ten more and I'll be at my per thyroid issue of 190 pounds.
 
Hey-O said:
The Scientific community shows that running is to much impact on joints and a low impact quick walk is much better for your body. My chiropractor, cardiologist, and orthopedic man have all restricted me for fear of worsening my knees, hips and ankles. I've lost 35 pounds in 5 months with a better diet and a 3 to 5 mile a day 3.5 per hour walk, six days a week regiment. The weight gain was caused by my hypo thyroid. Ten more and I'll be at my per thyroid issue of 190 pounds.
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To a point that's true. Luckily I've not had any knee issues even after close to 60 years of playing ice hockey, 20 plus
years of motocross and the last 10 -12 years of pretty solid running of around 1200-1500 miles per year.
In my mid 60's now and making a pretty serious effort to get my self to the point of a full iron triathlon attempt, looking
late this year or spring of 24. Body is getting old but the only problem area is my right shoulder giving some issues after long
swims. My cardiologist figures more people have died on the couch than training so he's OK with the whole deal.
Have a cardiologist due to crappy genetics, one heart attack (MI) and an accumulation of seven coronary stents.
As a side note he has me do a max effort treadmill stress test once a year. Last fall at 65 years old I made it through
stage seven of the Bruce protocol test, felt about three steps from dead but made it.
 
Sounds like you have it figured out!! Well done!!
 
Dave P said:
To a point that's true. Luckily I've not had any knee issues even after close to 60 years of playing ice hockey, 20 plus
years of motocross and the last 10 -12 years of pretty solid running of around 1200-1500 miles per year.
In my mid 60's now and making a pretty serious effort to get my self to the point of a full iron triathlon attempt, looking
late this year or spring of 24. Body is getting old but the only problem area is my right shoulder giving some issues after long
swims. My cardiologist figures more people have died on the couch than training so he's OK with the whole deal.
Have a cardiologist due to crappy genetics, one heart attack (MI) and an accumulation of seven coronary stents.
As a side note he has me do a max effort treadmill stress test once a year. Last fall at 65 years old I made it through
stage seven of the Bruce protocol test, felt about three steps from dead but made it.
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That’s pretty impressive, Dave, my hats off to you.

Before I knew my father in law, he had been a pipe smoker. At age 57, the doctor read him the riot act on his health habits, and he committed to changing his ways. Quit smoking, ate healthy, and start running. At age 58, he ran his first marathon. He is 94 years old now, and slowed, but still kicking.

I need to start being healthier! I have no excuse.
 
When in high school I wore a 9-1/2 now 55 years later I wear 11-1/2 4eee extra wide. I’m also 100 pounds heavier lol. Can’t wear any type ‘cowboy’ boot because of my high instep, has to a 14 or more to get my foot in.
 
and for God's sake, let's just keep that as a hypothesis.
 
I prefer and have worn work boots since a I was a young child and found after injury recovery and having worn soft shoes during that time my boots were a little tight for a few days. I would imagine after a long period of time in soft shoes a shoe size change may be needed. I have used Good Feet brand inserts and Vasyli heat moldable inserts. Good feet worked better in work boots and Vasyli in dress shoes and New Balance. I also found that changing shoes within twelve hours rather than wearing the same pair all day I no longer needed inserts. I wear either my Redwing 3508's super sole 8" steel toe or Timberland Pro Boondocks 8" composite toe at least 90% of the time. Both shoes are sock friendly safety shoes. Dress shoes or biker boots 1% and the rest of the time in New Balance 411's, 928's. At size 15 the selection and availability are limited and I usually only average nine months of good life out of my work boots.
 
I believe they do widen. I was 10 1/2 for years. But today 11 fits better. And I don't think foot grew in length. Just fatter.
 
Richard Cranium said:
Judging by your stance, I'd say your balls are getting bigger.


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Since a brave member brought up the subject, I'll elaborate.
I'm fortunate to have a well maintained "situation" that has neither improved nor deteriorated in the past few years. I'm fortunate to be able to stay dry when sitting on the throne.

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440 4 speed said:
I Canadian sizing one size is 1/3rd of an inch.
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That's strange. First, I'm surprised Canada would use an imperial measurement. And second. That would be a high size number? So in Canada I wear a size 33?
 
Mine have stayed the same for the exception of a plantar plate tear. I've always worn a wide shoe with arch support, same size since I was 18.

What gripes me is I'll find a great pair of shoes that are comfortable and last a long time and when it's time to replace them the same shoe is no longer available. I was buying Skechers for the last ten years or so. Wore out one pair, went to find another pair and they were discontinued. So I searched the internet for NOS and found one pair my size. That pair lasted almost three years but I couldn't find any more NOS after they wore out. I even contacted Skechers. The replacement of that shoe is made cheaper and not as comfortable. You're screwed now days with everything.
 
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