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JK Superduty S

These are just getting to the point of feeling pretty fully broken in, and they’re extremely comfortable. They’re also lighter weight than any of my other PNW boots, probably due to the single piece sole unit and the lack of screws (by my request). Good as hiking boots. Would definitely recommend.

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Alden 44508C,  quick brush and polish between meetings today, featuring my foot, plus an outdoor pic from a few days ago IMG_5126.thumb.jpeg.7503709304556f90f8208700a23dcecc.jpeg

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Received my pair of Russell Fishing Oxfords last week, these were done in collaboration with Stitchdown.
I now understand why people say that these are some of the most comfortable shoes/boots that they own.
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@JohnM I went with an 11.5 E, they feel like the right size lengthwise although I might’ve been able to get away with the standard width. So half a size down from Brannock for me. Some decent arch support, the soles on this pair are very springy. Was just traveling with them and they held up really well running through the airport.

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@JohnM They run the same as PNW boots, size-wise. No arch support whatsoever; they’re built right into a flat footbed—but they do mold extremely well to the foot over time, way more so than any non-moccasin I’ve tried.

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Various recent boot porn. 

 

Vintage Chippewa Engineer steel toe 10EE, a but too wide and roomy, looking to sell

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Vintage Laredo with cutouts, 9.5d but very narrow, great profile

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Vintage Chippewa, both 10D 

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Frye Engineer and Chippewa getting some love

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Vintage Frye pre polish 

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Vintage no name snip toe, my oldest and favorite

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How are PNW boots for super flat and narrow feet? My Brannock is a little over 13 B for one foot and 12 B for the other, and the size difference can be an issue sometimes. Both are nearly completely flat and overpronate as well, although I prefer not to wear my custom-made orthotics since I was born this way and the orthotics feel a bit unnatural.

I'm considering buying a brown or reddish-brown or burgundy boot, and I'm weighing and waffling on my options. I like the concept (business model and commitment to quality) of Frank's boots (Wilshire, Front Range), but the huge arch of the 55 last gives me some concerns. I'm also considering Alden Indys, probably 403 or 405. Indys might blend more seamlessly into the rest of my style, but I do like the ruggedness and history of the PNW boots.

My work environment and lifestyle also make things a little tricky. I now work in an office most of the time, but I still do pop back into lab for some hands-on time and need some substantial shoes for that light industrial setting. Based on where I live too, I find myself spending a lot of outdoors walking and with yard work.

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I’ve heard plenty of success stories of folks w/ low arches trying the 55 last (or similar) and finding it more comfortable than they ever expected—but if wearing orthotics that don’t conform to your natural foot shape feels unnatural to you, it’s not clear why wearing boots built to be shaped like orthotics should be any different

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22 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

but if wearing orthotics that don’t conform to your natural foot shape feels unnatural to you, it’s not clear why wearing boots built to be shaped like orthotics should be any different

Thanks! Good point.
 

I had to give up on the orthotics because they made the back pain that they were supposed to solve even worse. Twenty to thirty miles of hiking across two days in moderate arch Keen hiking boots put my knees in agony too way more than running a similar distance does. So the massive arch 55 lasts probably would not make my feet happy

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Bit of a change for me. 

Crocket and Jones Chelsea number 5 in dark roughout on a danite sole. 

Need to get a dark leather or rough out belt to go with them. 

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On 3/26/2024 at 4:52 PM, yung_flynn said:

How are PNW boots for super flat and narrow feet? My Brannock is a little over 13 B for one foot and 12 B for the other, and the size difference can be an issue sometimes. Both are nearly completely flat and overpronate as well, although I prefer not to wear my custom-made orthotics since I was born this way and the orthotics feel a bit unnatural.

I'm considering buying a brown or reddish-brown or burgundy boot, and I'm weighing and waffling on my options. I like the concept (business model and commitment to quality) of Frank's boots (Wilshire, Front Range), but the huge arch of the 55 last gives me some concerns. I'm also considering Alden Indys, probably 403 or 405. Indys might blend more seamlessly into the rest of my style, but I do like the ruggedness and history of the PNW boots.

My work environment and lifestyle also make things a little tricky. I now work in an office most of the time, but I still do pop back into lab for some hands-on time and need some substantial shoes for that light industrial setting. Based on where I live too, I find myself spending a lot of outdoors walking and with yard work.

@yung_flynn If you really want good advice, call up one of the brands. I know White’s has fitted people in your situation for decades, and I’m sure Nick’s and the others would be able to as well. They (the PNW brands) have a variety of lasts including those with less arch support. Give them a call and see—they are generally good people to work with. 

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