My feet are really wide and platypus-shaped - between an E and EE width (though typical B/C width in the heel) . I’ve been wearing boys’ boots but the soles are like walking on concrete and I need to upgrade. Men’s boots are too big.
Suggestions for options that might work for size and comfort? Boots that are single-width but just have a rounded toe (e.g. Ariat RT) aren’t wide enough.
Thanks!
Blundstone, maybe?
I second Blundstones are a good option.
You might also try Justin and see what they have that would work.
I have the same problem. I always say I have duck feet.
Blundstone Style #200 run wider than the regular Blundstones. That’s what I’m wearing right now.
http://www.blundstone.com.au/mens-or-womens-chestnut-brown-work-and-safety-boots-style-200
Redbacks are better quality than Blundstone, IMO, and also run wider than the regular Blundstones. My last pair was Redbacks and my next pair will be, too.
http://www.redbackboots.com/ecommerce/redback-australian-workboots/easy-escape-black.cfm
Be aware that the sizing on Australian boots is in whole size increments only: 5, 6, 7, etc. The half sizes are the same length as the whole side, just wider. In regular shoes, I wear womens size 7.5 or 8, extra wide (EE) and wear 5.5 in the Australian boots.
Some of the Justin boys/mens styles come up to EEE width. I wear a 6EE in those. The Sheplers web site lets you search by size:
http://www.sheplers.com/mens-cowboy-boots.html
Finally, women’s Ariat Terrains run wide and some colors/styles also come in wide. I’ve got a pair of these in 7.5 W that fit well, but are, admittedly, none too wide.
http://www.ariat.com/TERRAIN_W_FOO.html?dwvar_TERRAIN__W__FOO_color=TAUPE#sz=12&start=16
If the Ariat RT are too narrow, they may not fit you because I can wear the Heritage RT, although only with thin socks and no wiggle room.
Thanks!
Thank you so much! I wasn’t aware that most of those brands existed. It’s good to know that not only is there something out there that may work, but there are options!
I have very wide feet as well. When I’m barefoot, I look a bit like Fred Flinstone…my feet look impossibly short and wide. In reality, they are a size 8.5, so not really small. 
I have successfully worn Ariat Terrains and Ariat Barnyard pull-ons (my current boots and they are plenty wide). I also have some Justin Gypsy’s that are wide enough so if they have paddock boots, maybe those would work? I also think Blundstone’s are a good option…
I always put in a good word for http://www.kroopboots.com/ which offer a great selection of sizes and options. My Kroops have held up forever.
Glad there are others out there…
I actually have wide feet also, but not E level and RT Ariats have fit the bill… I just wish they would make them in other versions! Like waterproof 
the only Ariat RT’s generally only hold up one season, if you are bathing or getting wet, but they are great while they last. They hang on a little longer if you clean them and put some conditioner on them (esp the top cap area - that and the zipper are the fail points).
Check with Dehners. I have some really nice paddocks boots from them that work great and have for a few years now. Mine have taken quite the beating and are still quite comfortable
I disagree that the Terrains are wide. I am comfortable in the round-toe Ariats and the Barnyard boots. I just bought the Terrains and I am deciding whether to keep them. They are borderline uncomfortable because of being slightly too narrow. I’m hoping they will stretch out a bit because they are very comfortable for my plantar fasciitis and my heel doesn’t hurt in them.
I am a size 5.5 E and usually have to buy size 7 shoes to get the width. Suddenly all running shoes have narrow pointed toes. Sketchers are the widest I can find. I just can’t afford them.
I love Blundstone boots.
I love love love my Redbacks. They are so comfy and hold up better than any other brand I’ve tried. I get mine on eBay for closeout prices and can usually get them for under $100 including shipping–the last pair I got came up from Australia and no joke, I had them in less than a week.
I also had luck with these boots from Duluth Trading Company although they weren’t nearly as comfortable as my Redbacks. The fit is very generous. I take a US women’s 11 wide normally and had these in a men’s 8 regular with room to spare. Redbacks I get in an Aussie 8 or 8.5 depending on the sales.
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-6-pigsuede-wild-boar-boots-61515.aspx
ETA I had three pairs of Blundstones disintegrate in about a month and although I am HARD on my footwear that’s ridiculous IMO. My Redbacks last at least a year of daily 10+ hour use in all types of weather (and um, little to no cleaning or conditioning).
I have very wide feet (and my left is wider than my right).
For daily riding, I wear Justin Horseshoes. They LOOK more like hiking boots than paddock boots.
I generally take them off, and put on my barn shoes (men’s CrossTrekkers form PayLess) before mucking stalls or washing a horse, but they have lasted me for YEARS.
Some styles of Brooks running shoes come in womens sizes in EE widths. I’ve been buying the same pair of Brooks running shoes for years. Every time they need to be replaced, I go to zappos.com and order another pair of the same style and size.
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I disagree that the Terrains are wide. [/QUOTE]
The Ariat Terrains do run wider than the regular Ariat paddock boots. Did you buy the wide width? Because the Terrains in wide are wide enough for my very wide feet. I don’t have a lot of extra room for thick socks, but they do fit,
Unless they’ve made significant changes, the Ariat Terrains Lace are pretty wide.
Fila makes some wide running shoes. I found a pair at Kohls and truth be told, they are almost too wide for me.
Kroops
I have the same problem and have had much luck with Kroops. http://store.kroopboots.com/customers/build
Worth every penny.
I also have off the rack Der-Dau’s that were wide-ish and stretched to be very comfortable, as well as Vogel’s but compared to the Kroops, were not worth the cost.
Yes, these options are more expensive than Ariat’s but after trying to make a pair of Grand Prix paddock boots stretch to fit years ago and it not working…it’s worth the cost up front for comfort and quality - and taking good care or them to get as many years as possible out of them.
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I have the same problem and have had much luck with Kroops. http://store.kroopboots.com/customers/build
Worth every penny.
Yes, these options are more expensive than Ariat’s but after trying to make a pair of Grand Prix paddock boots stretch to fit years ago and it not working…it’s worth the cost up front for comfort and quality - and taking good care or them to get as many years as possible out of them.[/QUOTE]
Exactly. My Kroops have lasted almost twenty years! I’ve had them re-soled a few times, but the uppers have been incredibly tough.
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Check with Dehners. I have some really nice paddocks boots from them that work great and have for a few years now. Mine have taken quite the beating and are still quite comfortable[/QUOTE]
I’ll second the Dehners. I never had any luck getting off-the-rack paddock boots to fit my wide feet until I came across them. Their stock boots run from widths A to E so you could definitely find something that fits. The leather is lovely, though they do have a very workmanlike feel (I just keep gel insoles in mine and they feel great).
Another vote for the comfortable and durable RedBack boot.
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