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Originally Posted by MrHT
The problem I am having with shoes is that they get narrower as you go up to the toe area. My feet get wider in the toe area. It's really ridiculous that they design shoes the opposite of the way my feet are shaped.
I may have to look at more New Balances shoes, but like I said, I do find them to be the clunkiest and heaviest shoes I wear and I, personally, don't find the arch support all that great. My legs literally get tired of walking or standing after a few hours. But with Asics, I can walk & stand all day and not get tired because they're just soooo light and the arch support is top notch. It's just my feet get a bit discomforted after a while in them due to their narrower shape and design. And honestly, New Balance does make the ugliest shoes I've ever seen. But that's beside the point. 
Maybe I might hit one of the Asics stores in the city one day and see if they have a better size selection. The thing is, those stores tend to be overpriced. Never been to Foot Locker though as I find them overpriced as well. |
You may need to look into custom footwear. That may be easier said than done but you're right when you suggest that stores are unreliable when it comes to stocking odd sizes and just going with what's popular. As far as comfort goes, I find that the more they cost the less comfortable they are. I bought a "cheap" pair of Nike sneakers and they feel light as a feather. They feel like I'm wearing flipflops even in cold weather. Paid like $55 and are well worth it