Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

Wes Bourne · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by edmorel

that is the benefit/detraction from most chukka's. I have a high instep and would only wear chukkas if I could, they are consistently my best fitting shoes. I also think that german/austrian-ish shoes have a higher instep than what you typically find from the italian/english.

While the arch (underfoot) looks quite elevated/pronounced on those, the instep (top to bottom hight at arch level) looks pretty normal to me...

I don't think most chukkas have that pronounced an arch, i.e. Alden. It's the way chukkas lace bc of their facings that results in a less than ideal fit for someone with a low arch and/or instep.

fence28 · May 24, 2011

These are my first try with chukkas and I have to admit they are wonderful and comfortable. A light color suede is also another first. I got these because it was too good to pass up from fleabay. So, I can't really comment on St. Crispin's pricing not on a first hand experience.

I think I will definitely try chukkas in the future. My right foot tends to have a higher instep than my left, but I also have very low arches.

rebel222 · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by edmorel

that is the benefit/detraction from most chukka's. I have a high instep and would only wear chukkas if I could, they are consistently my best fitting shoes. I also think that german/austrian-ish shoes have a higher instep than what you typically find from the italian/english.

+1. Me too.

Slewfoot · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by edmorel

that is the benefit/detraction from most chukka's. I have a high instep and would only wear chukkas if I could, they are consistently my best fitting shoes. I also think that german/austrian-ish shoes have a higher instep than what you typically find from the italian/english.

Originally Posted by rebel222

+1. Me too.

Yep. Chukkas rule!

fritzl · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

That looks like a ridiculously high instep.

what makes you think that?

fritzl · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by edmorel

I also think that german/austrian-ish shoes have a higher instep than what you typically find from the italian/english.

i think it's the curve to the toebox.

english and eyetalian start high and dive directly to a lower toebox.

fritzl · May 24, 2011

Originally Posted by fence28

My right foot tends to have a higher instep than my left, but I also have very low arches.

you better have this corrected.

tchoy · May 25, 2011

Carmina Inca last from The Armoury

patrickBOOTH · May 25, 2011

That is a very peaceful picture.

HORNS · May 25, 2011

The instep, I believe, looks deceptively high because of the height of the heel/declination of the sole PLUS the beveling and tightness of the waist.

HORNS · May 25, 2011

Originally Posted by fritzl

you better have this corrected.

Fritzle brings up a point that reminds me of a question I've been meaning to ask: do many of you guys wear orthotics in your shoes? I've worn orthotics in my dress shoes for the past 15 years, which has created a whole new universe of comfort in and variety of the shoes I wear.

aj_del · May 25, 2011

What product do you use ?

HORNS · May 25, 2011

They're custom molded and made from a laminate of graphite and fiberglass - the material is only 1 mm in thickness.

PhiloVance · May 25, 2011

Horns - your avatar brought tears to my eyes man . . .

aj_del · May 25, 2011

Originally Posted by HORNS

They're custom molded and made from a laminate of graphite and fiberglass - the material is only 1 mm in thickness.

If it's not too much trouble, please put up a pic. Thanks

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