Hello everyone.
Many people have heard me beef about hiking boots in the past and I apologize for that. My goal is to learn and not to share ala facebook, and also receive help from people who are more knowledgeable than I.
I have had problems getting any kind of good footwear for my feet. I have size 11 and 4e width.
I finally went to a podiatrist to get the real scoop as opposed to many poor fittings from other outfitters, including a very well known one. My feet are pretty messed up and I did not know it.
I have flat feet all my 47 years and for this I have a bunion on my left foot that makes it hard to find a good mid sized boot. I was prescribed and fitted for orthopedic insoles. The hope is to alleviate the pressure of having flat feet and to reduce the bunion.
I have keen targhees 2 and since the new insoles I have had to go from a 12 to a 13 to fit. This is still in a work of progress. The thing that stinks is my backpacking has been curtailed for a month or two until my feet get used to this. I plan on going GSMNP to Damascus beginning in early June. So you can see my concern.
My question is How many of you fine people have this? What has been your experience with this? Has it helped?
Any thoughts regarding this is greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Have a great day!
Floyd