Trobinson986
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hi all,
I have high arches and bad toes so I generally buy Oxford dress shoes about a half size larger than I maybe otherwise should. I recently purchased a pair of Hand-grade Crockett and Jones black Oxfords. The size I tried a size 9.0 UK and a size 9.5 UK.
The 9.0 UK was slightly snug. I was worried with extended wear my foot would swell and it would become painful as I’ve experienced in the past with other brands, Allen Edmonds, etc. SO, I purchased the 9.5 UK. The associate put a tongue pad and a very thin leather insole in them to help them fit more appropriately. The associate suggeated I purchase the larger of the two pairs and use insoles etc. I still feel the shoes could fit slightly more snug. They’re a touch loose at times.
MY QUESTION FOR YOU IS THIS: has anyone ever had this problem and brought a pair of high end dress shoes to a cobbler to add support or cushioning to the inside of a shoe? If so, what did you ask for? What did they do? And did it work for you?
Thank you!
I have high arches and bad toes so I generally buy Oxford dress shoes about a half size larger than I maybe otherwise should. I recently purchased a pair of Hand-grade Crockett and Jones black Oxfords. The size I tried a size 9.0 UK and a size 9.5 UK.
The 9.0 UK was slightly snug. I was worried with extended wear my foot would swell and it would become painful as I’ve experienced in the past with other brands, Allen Edmonds, etc. SO, I purchased the 9.5 UK. The associate put a tongue pad and a very thin leather insole in them to help them fit more appropriately. The associate suggeated I purchase the larger of the two pairs and use insoles etc. I still feel the shoes could fit slightly more snug. They’re a touch loose at times.
MY QUESTION FOR YOU IS THIS: has anyone ever had this problem and brought a pair of high end dress shoes to a cobbler to add support or cushioning to the inside of a shoe? If so, what did you ask for? What did they do? And did it work for you?
Thank you!