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H shoe fitting

12 replies

topsy1 · 08/05/2007 22:30

my ds has a very high instep and H fitting and can't find him sandals anywhere - looked all over internet and only nice ones are in america but out of stock. really would like fisherman (closed toe) ones as only 2 1/2 and still trips.....anyone know of anywhere?? esp internet. thanks

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TooTicky · 08/05/2007 22:34

Green Shoes - not cheap but handmade to order in Devon, made to measure, and when outgrown they can be stretched and so are effectively two pairs of shoes.

misdee · 08/05/2007 22:34

have you tried startrite? i know they do smaller width fittings, unsure about wider ones. dd2 is a G and that is bad enough getting her shoes.

MamaG · 08/05/2007 22:44
  • misdee, was Peter in NOTW on Sun? I looked and lookd but couldn't find him?
misdee · 08/05/2007 22:44

no idea MamaG i forgot to check

so probably not lol.

MamaG · 08/05/2007 22:45

lolol

CarGirl · 08/05/2007 22:46

Elefanten sandles are good but open toed. My dd is very much the same in foot size & shape, these have 3 straps that go across and a proper heel at the back.

CantSleepWontSleep · 08/05/2007 22:57

I would try startrite - my dd had some H cruising shoes from them, and pretty sure they do normal walking shoes too.

Spidermama · 08/05/2007 23:01

topsy my ds has a double H and a high instep so I will watch this thread with instep. I'm a wide footed gal married to a extra wide footed feller so our kids never stood a chance.

Don't stone me, but have you considered crocs? They're pretty wide and very comfortable. Or so I hear.

CarGirl · 08/05/2007 23:10

I'm seriously thinking of getting some of those green shoes for myself - I have to wear those special support insoles, have a high instep and broad, short feet. Winter is okay I wear boots and the insole things fit in, in the summer I wear birkenstocks or trainers but it's those in between times and certain outfits that are very tricky..........I must start saving up......

Spidermama · 08/05/2007 23:11

Yes I've been looking at those. Good link TT.

jdd0709 · 08/05/2007 23:12

My ds has the same issue and the best ones I've had 2 years in a row now are from Verbaudet - 2 straps fully adjustable with velcro - not closed toe though.

TooTicky · 08/05/2007 23:12

My ds2 (v. narrow footed) and my dd1 (v. wide footed) have both had Green Shoes - they really are excellent and the people are so friendly.
Wish I could afford some for me...

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