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heprof 
Nopike--thanks for tips. Still trying to decide if I should go TTS as I do with my Aldens, Redwings, Whites or size down half as suggested for these Danners.
Since it was too small when you sized down the Elkins, do you usually wear D or wider in other shoes?
I wear a 11.5 D in most dress shoes. Uhirit is right, the extra shoe width did not compensate for the shorter length of the shoe.
If you wear TTS in Aldens, Redwings and Whites than I would say you definetly should go TTS on the Danners. I do not have any Aldens, most of my shoes/boots are UK sizing. UK 10.5 in Alfred Sargent width FX and UK11 standard width in C&J's.
You should allow for more room in boots and athletic shoes than you would for dress shoes. That is one more reason not to size down on these. The Danner Elkins are good quality hiking boots for the sale price ($200) and they have that classic Danner look but if I were to buy another pair of hiking boots I would probably pass on the Danners and look for something a little more sleek and comfortable. And I really think that Danner should do something about he seam issue around the ankle . Why buy a shoe that hurts your foot, even it may only be for a few days.
Edited by Nopike343 - 12/4/11 at 5:24pm