I need a boot with a square or less pointed toe box.

[flyfisher117]

Looking for boot reccomendations for my weird feet. Mostly my weird toes. I need a boot with a square or less tapered toe box because my 2nd and 3rd toes are actually a little longer than my big toe. The result is I end up with big sloppy boots trying to get room for those toes. Prefer an 8-10" boot.


-Keen toe boxes are great. Keen boots themselves suck and absolutely kill my feet.

-i have a Cabelas/Meindl pair of boots thay actually fit well. They are just very soft and delicate leather ans the soles suck.

-Just got a pair of Crispi Nevada. Thought I loved them but they are too sloppy on me. I believe I need a 9-9.5 boot usually. The 10 My 3rd toe was hitting the end walking flat ground. The 10.5 I feel like I am drowning in walking up or down hill.

Not much for local stores selling a variety so trying to find a brand then the nearest dealer.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Find a boot you like then talk to a local cobbler.

 

[flyfisher117]

Find a boot you like then talk to a local cobbler.

Unfortunately it's a 400 mile drive to find a cobbler capable of doing anything that isn't fruit filled. The only local shoe place has already told me they can't help.

 

[GerGa]

I have a have a similar problem with shoes, need a more squared off wide toe box.
You might want to try Hanwag boots that have their "SF Extra" last. They are made to be wide in the forefoot and toe box but maybe more for the big toe..
I have the Banks SF Extra which has worked ok but is a lighter hiker.
You should look at the Ancash II, it's on the same last but much stiffer & taller.

 

[wyosteve]

I don't have the newer style Salomon 4D's, but the older style doesn't have much of a pointed toe.

 

[BBob]

Someone posted up a boot in the minimalist boot thread that might be worth looking at. At first glance it looks like a traditional boot but has a wide minimalist Vivo style toebox. I just took a quick glance at them so not sure if they'd fit the bill or not. @jeedo

Bergkomfort Wanderstiefels

Bergkomfort Wanderstiefel 2.0 | 179 | 06,0 | 1095-179-06,0

These comfortable walking boots guarantee you’ll feel on top of the world: the light PU cushioning with joint support offers a natural, secure fit; the BÄRComfo

www.baer-shoes.com

Minimalist shoe/boot - transition process

If a guy wanted to wear something like vivos on a daily basis, but hunt in a a pair of kenetrek, schnees, crispis, etc. would he run the risk, due to his feet “splaying out”, of no longer fitting into a “normal” hunting boot? I would not call Altras minimalist, but after a year or so of wearing...

rokslide.com

 

[NickT406]

I have a pair of lowa baffin pros that have a more square toe box. They were a little sloppy until I put super feet trailblazer insoles. Very comfy boots. The lowa Tibets appear to be the same shape but are waterproof

 

[ropeup79]

I have the Meindl Himalayas. Very well made. meindlusa.com

 

[Highlands Hunter]

Try Lems or Vivo boots.

 

[nphunter]

Cut off the tips of your toes, that much extra toe is unnecessary anyway. If you do it now they will be healed up by this fall.

 

[nphunter]

It sounds to me like you need a narrower boot, not a flatter fronted boot. Find a narrow-fitting boot and buy it a couple of sizes too big, if you need less volume add insoles. Crispi's run wide, and a lot of the European boots will run on a smaller last, Scarpa, Zamberland and Kenetrek tend to run narrow in most models. Scarpa has a great website that talks about which last they use in which boot.

 

[nobody]

I have a pair of these showing up tomorrow, have heard good things:

Tracker II FG Mens

The Tracker II Firm Ground is our classic, best-selling barefoot hiking boot. Suited to all weathers and terrains, it’s hard-wearing and waterproof yet lightweight and flexible. Being tough doesn't mean you can't feel.

www.vivobarefoot.com

 

[TradArcher]

Scarpa Zodiac

 

[BBob]

Scarpa Zodiac

I have a pair of these. Narrow ish euro last but nice sized toe box.

 

[flyfisher117]

I have a pair of lowa baffin pros that have a more square toe box. They were a little sloppy until I put super feet trailblazer insoles. Very comfy boots. The lowa Tibets appear to be the same shape but are waterproof

Thanks I'll have to track down an Iowa dealer to try some on.

Just got some super feet trail blazers but not sure they are going to make the crispis work. I think the boots are just too big.

People joke cut the ends of my toes off but I have questioned if I need all the toes or if a doctor can take one or two..

 

[flyfisher117]

It sounds to me like you need a narrower boot, not a flatter fronted boot. Find a narrow-fitting boot and buy it a couple of sizes too big, if you need less volume add insoles. Crispi's run wide, and a lot of the European boots will run on a smaller last, Scarpa, Zamberland and Kenetrek tend to run narrow in most models. Scarpa has a great website that talks about which last they use in which boot.

Obligatory toe pics. Toe 3 on both feet, left foot mostly hits the ends of shoes. I have to up size my shoes to give that toe room which ends up with shoes being very large/long on me. I can't go too narrow on a shoe because then it leads to other fitment issues further back.

These crispis at 10.5 are just top long/big. I just added the super feet trail blazer and now I have extreme heel slip. If I lace them up to prevent slip I get hellacious pressure from the laces ontop of the foot.

Also shown is a pair of Cabelas/meindl boots that I really enjoy they have a more rounded off toebox and I can wear them in a 9-9.5.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Try the lowa hubter evo.

 

[butcherboy]

Oh my heck! You have my exact feet! I have had the exact same problem. Boot toe boxes are way too narrow. Have to buy boots a whole size to size and half larger which makes me feel like I’m clomping around. Don’t even get me started on regular tennis shoes or cross trainers. I wear Keens for a daily shoe or Oboz. I have found that I much prefer Meindl’s over any boot out there.


My poor youngest daughter has my feet as well. I feel so bad for her and being a girl I can’t even imagine the problems she is going to have with shoes.

You make the appointment for the surgeon and I’ll meet you there.

 

[flyfisher117]

Oh my heck! You have my exact feet! I have had the exact same problem. Boot toe boxes are way too narrow. Have to buy boots a whole size to size and half larger which makes me feel like I’m clomping around. Don’t even get me started on regular tennis shoes or cross trainers. I wear Keens for a daily shoe or Oboz. I have found that I much prefer Meindl’s over any boot out there.


My poor youngest daughter has my feet as well. I feel so bad for her and being a girl I can’t even imagine the problems she is going to have with shoes.

You make the appointment for the surgeon and I’ll meet you there.

Perhaps we can get a group discount!

I wish these Meindl/Cabelas boots were more durable. I get a season or two out of them and they are shot. Doesnt help that I am a toe dragger and kick everything I see lol Ive tried keens and their toe box is fatastic for me, but their shoes really hurt my feet, I may have to give them a try and try them with these superfeet trail blazers.

 

[GerGa]

Have you looked at the Meindl boots from Meindl USA? The comfort fit are said to have decent toe room. See if they look different than your Cabela's versions..