BIG FOOT – Seeks boot socks…
@@@ Part of the joy of having a size 15 right foot and a 14.5 left foot is trying to find boot socks that (1) actually fit and (2) don’t get a hole chewed through in the toe in two days of use.
(The other part of the joy is trying to find boots in size 15, but that’s another story. A tale of pervasive discrimination!)
I need a medium to thick sock for my work boots – and not in size 12.
Any other Big Feet out there with a solution?
The ToolBear
“Never met a man who couldn’t teach me something.” Anon.
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ahhhhhhhhhhh Mr. Snowshoe sir....
Fox River socks from REA or Shelplers...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
WOW!!! What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
ahhhhhhhhhhh Mr. Snowshoe sir....Fox River socks from REA or Shelplers...@@@snowshoes?? Nay, sir. Rather - skis. Not wide enough for snow shoes, but narrow enough for skis.Tnx for the tip.The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
Have you tried this website? Newberry Knitting
I ordered glove from them for years and I have been very pleased.
http://www.newberryknitting.com/detail.cfm?stylenum=SK100
This is a link to their big sock.
Rich
Foot that size.......hell, i'd hand-knit him a pair.
Foot that size.......hell, i'd hand-knit him a pair.@@@Might I expect them under the tree next week?The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
I am only a 12 EEE, but all the size large boot socks I have bought lately would seem to cover at least another three sizes - they sometime stretch out after wearing with an inch or so loose hanging over my toes.
I like the house brand cushion sole socks at Costco. I think they are four for $12, but they may have sold out by now. Costco used to carry Levi socks, which I actually liked slightly better, with only three for the same price - but they discontinued those when they came out with their very similar own brand. The better Wigwams and Columbia socks seem to be good also, except they cost about twice as much.
I hate cotton socks. My feet sweat even in cold weather and after wearing cotton sock for a couple of hours they almost scour the skin off my feet. I like wool socks but the wool/synthetic blends seem to hold up better to washing and drying - although I am still careful to not let them get too hot in the dryer.
I hear you man, I have a size 14 and finding socks and boots/shoes is tough.
I buy the longest regular white socks I can find, double them up and thats all I wear.
I wear a semi insulated pair of Red Wings during the winter with two pair of socks and my "skis" never get cold.
I tried boot socks and insulated socks but my feet would sweat and freeze soon after.
Woods favorite carpenter
FKA- Stilletto
I hear you man, I have a size 14 and finding socks and boots/shoes is tough. @@@ I'd love size 14 - they make things in 14. That is where they usually stop.
The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
I can hardly find comfortable shoes without ordering them, the current pair I bought 3 of, just in case they stopped making them. Most shoes that size weigh as much as a pair of boots. Woods favorite carpenter
FKA- Stilletto
I'm tromping around on 14's too, and have had good luck finding hiking/hunting/walking footwear at Cabelas. Don't know if they have steel toe though (if that's your cup o tea).
Last winter they had some Browing insulated hunting boots on clearance for half off or less. Just love 'em. Almost makes me wish we had more cold weather I could wear 'em in.
jt8
"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it." --Upton Sinclair
I don't have an issue with finding boots since I found a boot shop downtown here.
It's the tennis shoes that I have a hard time finding. Thats why I buy 3-4 pairs at a time when I find a good pair. At my size I only get about 3 choices at Foot Locker and you have to have Frankensteins fat feet to fit them. Woods favorite carpenter
FKA- Stilletto
ever try Thorlos? Need a liner to go with them but they keep my feet pretty dry and comfortable.
ever try Thorlos?@@@ Never. I'm googling now. Tnx.The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
Toolbear,
Forget Hanes, redhead, Thorlos, Foxriver, Smartwool, etc.
The best socks are made by Wigwam. In particular Wigwam Comfort Hikers. Merino wool. Form Fit. Snug around the calf and arches, loose around toe and heel. Softer than cotton, generic wool, or Synthetic. Wicks moisture. Feet stay warm in winter and cool in summer. Cost less than $8/pair online or $15/pair at the sporting goods store. High quality and last a long time. They are the only sock I wear now. Try one pair and compare, you will surely agree.
http://www.sockcompany.com/merwoolcomhi.html
Edit: Just looked and they do come in XL size 12-15
gk
Edited 12/20/2007 1:15 am ET by Dreamcatcher
Forget Hanes, redhead, Thorlos, Foxriver, Smartwool, etc.The best socks are made by Wigwam@@@@Ordered 3 pair to see. Tnx for the tip.The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
Toolbear - there are organizations to exist that allow people to swap shoes when they have different sized feet. Of course, finding someone who wants to buy the same type of boots you do and is willing to swap may be a bit of a problem. There are also some shoe stores on the internet that specialize in non-matching shoes.For those commenting on their large size feet - their was an article in the sports section yesterday of the tallest player in Division I college basket ball - 7 foot 7 inches, 360 lbs, size 25 shoe
So, things could be worse...
(Oh, and the article said he could play basket ball a little).
I've got a similar problem where my left foot is a size 11 and my right is a 10 1/2. Makes for fun times finding shoes that don't slide all around my right foot but don't crush the left at the same time.
I've got a similar problem where my left foot is a size 11 and my right is a 10 1/2. Makes for fun times finding shoes that don't slide all around my right foot but don't crush the left at the same time.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Buy for the 11 and adjust the other side.I use orthodic inserts plus - in this boot - a felt insole below for a bit of bulk. Got the boots at an outlet mall. Made for a wider foot. Now, if I were a 12 again, I'd have options.The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
As I just posted, I've had good luck finding footwear on Cabelas website.
Don't know if my links will work but you can go there and search 15's. Also make sure to check the bargain cave for clearance. In the hunting/hiking search I see 14 choices offered in size 15. Some examples in size 15:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0020355812032a&type=product&cmCat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=search-results2.jsp&Ne=2510&noImage=0&Ntt=15&Ntk=Products&QueryText=15&Ntx=matchall&N=3115&trueNum=230
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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0047794812779a&type=product&cmCat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=search-results2.jsp&Ne=2510&noImage=0&Ntt=15&Ntk=Products&QueryText=15&Ntx=matchall&N=3115&trueNum=230
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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0020355812032a&type=product&cmCat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=search-results2.jsp&Ne=2510&noImage=0&Ntt=15&Ntk=Products&QueryText=15&Ntx=matchall&N=3115&trueNum=230
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jt8
"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it." --Upton Sinclair
jt.....
now yur making me wanting to find my way over to Cabela's
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
now yur making me wanting to find my way over to Cabela's
I just go online and order it. Took about 2 days for the last order to arrive, but then again they are in geared-up-Xmas-mode.
jt8
"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it." --Upton Sinclair
glad the serve snacks and coffee there...
takes a while to cruise the fishing department...
and as if you couldn't guess... any reason will work to get me to stop in...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Tnx for the pix. I enjoy Cabela's. They make excellent GoreTex rain gear. One jacket lasted me 20 years. The stores are fun shopping - but I could not find a 15 in several of them. I see that there are more options on line. Downloaded their foot measuring tool.The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
Downloaded their foot measuring tool.
???????????
you don't have a tape measure with the diamonds on it???
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
you don't have a tape measure with the diamonds on it???@@Is that what those are for? I thought they were used to space trusses so the subs had to hunt to find them. This 16" O/C, 24" O/C is so cliche.The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
I wear a 14EEE and love Rocky white worksocks. They have worn like iron and actually still fit after numerous washings. I got mine from Hartville Hardware in Hartville, Ohio but they are probably available elsewhere on the web.
http://hartvillehardware.com/
I couldn't find the boots and socks on their latest version of their site. The last time I called them a HUMAN answered the phone with "Can I help you?" and did! Luckily I can drive there in 45 minutes.
Goodluck, Bigfoot, er, I mean toolbear.
I wear a 14EEE and love Rocky white worksocks.@@@Have we found the one who doesn't need snow shoes? That must be a challenge to fit.The ToolBear
"Never met a man who couldn't teach me something." Anon.
I'm with ya. In dress shoes I look like a circus act. I found a local joint that carries real heavy Wigwam brand, plain white sport socks but in a 14-15 size. They're out there.
Serious though, why dont ya just go kick a couple of cows in the tail, knock the horns off, and be done with it?
Real trucks dont have sparkplugs