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Muncie4 t1_ivochkr wrote

Reply to comment by LowGradePlayer in Looking for light-duty work boots by endless_scroller

You are on the far left of the Dunning-Kruger chart my friend. In order to speak to fitment of shoes, you first need to know the levels of fitment:

  1. Length only. Usually comes from chain stores. E.g., 12.
  2. Length and vague width like Wide. Usually comes from chain stores. What is wide? Nobody knows. E.g., 12W.
  3. Brannock sizing via a Brannock device. Length and width, both highly specific with rare variances based on unique lasts. These are usually found in high end stores from select brands. E.g., 12AA.
  4. Bespoke. A replication of your foot is used to create two custom shoes based on 3D sizing. There are some layers to bespoke as they can go from 3 measurements to even 3D laser renderings these days. No example sizing as each maker has their own method but its generally based on custom name and/or serial number.

Now if what you say is true, you should only be promoting bespoke footwear or at least availing internet users to how to get the best fitment possible.

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LowGradePlayer t1_ivoulzk wrote

Everything you say in immaterial.

All that matters is when the shoe is put on, does it die or not.

The only way to tell is by putting it on.

Two exact same shoes, identical in every way, can fit different.

As for custom made boots, the OP said he does not want to “break the bank” and by any definition that rules out bespoke.

As for your definition of fit, it is not just length and width as you speak, your needs to also consider last and arch.

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