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Cottonwork is fairly cool Romp.

 

And a cross post from the 'Carmina Shoe P0rn Thread:

Guys I have very flat and short feet; they usually bulge out the sides because the sole width of the waist is not enough for my extremely flat feet. Yet when I size up to accommodate this they are just too long. What last would you recommend for this? (if Carmina has none maybe another company?)

Most of the English shoemakers offer different widths. Worth checking out Herring & Pediwear to see if they have anything that suits your taste.

 

 

 

 

There's always bespoke.....
 

 Try Alden or English makers. I can't imagine Italian styles are going to do you any favours. Mayyybe Vass?

+1 on the English shoes suggestion, as a lot of the English makers have shoes in "F" and "G" widths as well as their standard width. As well as Pediwear, Herring and the other usual suspects, it's also worth having a look on eBay at some of the resellers like sausages123 (?) as they often have good prices on slight seconds in wider widths but, of course, the choice of model and size is often limited.

At the lower end, Barker makes wide shoes with plenty of interior room and at the upper end, Edward Green's 202 last has plenty of interior room (based on my personal experiences).

Also, if you happen to have flat feet, you might like to look at Allen-Edmonds, a US brand. Some of their shoes aren't good for people with "high" feet (ie where the top of the foot comes up high, a high instep), but they have some very wide fittings.

Fuk it if nothing works after trying them on (American Tailors and Double Monk once they come along) I'm gonna wear sneakers to work (We have no dress code :P) and save for a pair of bespoke shoes! (no matter how long I have to wear sneakers for T_T)

Interesting as usual CW.

 

Interesting question for those of you in the know, - have been invited to function next week in Darwin, dress code "Territory Rig".....WTF is that?  Visual aids and suggestions welcomed.

WP, the last time I was in Darwin a few years back (and this has been consistent over the past couple of decades), the usual male outfit was a blue cotton singlet, a pair of shorts slung too low at both back and front, and a pair of Blundstones or thongs.

If you'd prefer to be a step up from that, I'd think that a cotton shirt (preferably either light blue or checked), a pair of beige cotton trousers and a pair of RM Williams boots would be acceptable - just refer to the RM Williams catalogue for inspiration!

Yep, how true.  Hmmm, will have to dig deep in the washing this weekend to find that kind of get up.  I remember last time I attended a function at Parly House I wore a tie!!!  People didnt laugh behind my back, they didnt need to, they told me straight up.  Was an interesting induction to the Top End

Hahah, excellent suggestion.  However, I dont own anything like safari wear, does anyone?

I assumed Territory Rig referred to a truck rig, hence the Shania Twain pic.

 

But, a quick google search reveals the following: http://blogs.abc.net.au/nt/2009/03/what-is-territo.html.

 

Very strange.

Ahh ok Im with you now.  Not sure that Rig means truck Rig, but then again who'd know, hence why the question here.  Has me somewhat bemused as to what to drag out.  Perhaps a quick trip to RMs as per JMs suggestion.  

You could try going half a size down and for a G or wide fit in UK sizes. Some UK makers use their own sizing letters, usually F is standard and G is wide but see preceding statement.

Trace your foot - accurately - and send tracing and measurements plus volume measurement, to Herring and they'll tell you what is best.

You may still get it wrong.

Your best bet is to go into a shoe store thats sells UK shoes and try on and buy. Its not very complicated.