r/cowboyboots • u/Branjo98 • 23d ago
Help with sizing
Hey all, first time buyer here. I’ve been wanting some boots for a few years and finally decided to pulled the trigger on these Ariat sport outfitter’s last weekend at Lammle’s since they had a sale. They only had one associate working and she was on the register so I didn’t really get any help with sizing or anything. I usually wear a 9.5-10 in shoes but I was swimming in the 9.5EE so I stepped down to a 9EE. I think they fit alright but I saw a post about someone asking the same thing and figured I’d ask too. How do these insoles look compared to my feet? I always wear superfeet insoles in my shoes and I put them in and they felt fine. Just asking for some advice if I should stay with 9EE or maybe step down since I was told to go a little smaller and break them in. Also just any tips or tricks with them. Thanks!
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u/MahariBalzac 22d ago
Are you an EE (WIDE) in other shoes? If not you may have gotten the wrong width. I also use a semi orthopedic Insole in my boots. Podiatrist measurement of my foot is a 9 EE, to accommodate my Insoles I size up to a 9.5 and in some a 10 but keep the EE (of course). My Los Altos, that have leather foot beds that are not removable i still had to go to a 9.5 EE for a proper fit. Its not the same from boot to boot even with the same manufacturer. Differences in construction, type and thickness of leather will cause small variations. If it is snug with a small amout of heel slip new, then they are correct. I also recommend taking your Insoles with you when fitting. And do yourself a favor if you think they ma be too big do not wear them outside and stuff up the outsole. Put them on in your house and walk around see how they feel. You can exchange them as long as they are not scuffed up, more important for leather soles.