I believe have the most awkward feet! They are certainly very uncomfortable and painful. I dread rainy and cold days when I can’t wear my Crocs.
I will describe my feet.
Size 7/41
The widest part is Very wide indeed with bunions forming.
Toes rest on top of one another
Top of foot is very arched (I can’t wear slip on boots!
Heel is very narrow.
Over the years my feet have become very bony, little fat.
Admittedly I abused the poor things dreadfully in the 70s and 80s by wearing 4in black stilettos as my day to day footwear; I think they are getting their revenge now.
My Health.
I have chronic arthritis throughout my body which affects my gait. I injured a knee about 7 years ago which has certainly impacted my feet.
My feet cause me real pain and as my mother always said, pain in your feet shows on your face.
I love clothes and see them as a form of expression, in fact, I’m probably a little eccentric.
My shoes and boots of choice in the past have been Dr Martens, Fly, Rocket Dog, El Naturalista.
I have DMs from 20 years ago that still fit but they are no longer waterproof and the lining is fraying.
Newer DMs make my feet sore and uncomfortable.
If shoes fit me across the width then the heel is loose and the friction causes discomfort and blisters.
I have tried DB shoes, Fitville 😳, any brand that promises wide fitting.
At the moment I have a lovely pair of Hotter boots that are fine. They will look good with jeans, thick tights etc but I need something for a couple of parties over the next few months.
I am happy to style chunky boots with dresses but the ones that fit just don’t look right, they are the wrong sort of chunky!
I finally found a pair of burgundy loafers that fit and wore them to go shopping. I looked down to see two feet that look like pasties!
Please help before I am reduced to Velcro slipper bootees with holes cut out for my bunions, like my Great Aunt Elsie!