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"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 07/15/2019 at 14:12 • Filed to: Rant, shoelopnik

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Men’s wide size shoes are pretty much exclusively available in black, brown, or shades of grey. Oh, you wanted some colorful Vans-type casual sneakers to wear when you go out? Fuck you here’s some clunky-ass New Balances that are as big as your head.

Sure, there’s stuff available online but do you really want to go through the hassle of returning it when it turns out that it runs large or there’s too little arch or whatever?

Under_Score > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:23

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Sperry makes wide casual shoes.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Under_Score 07/15/2019 at 14:25

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And does literally any shoe store in the country stock them? Nope.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:25

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Have you tried Adidas Ultraboosts? They’re a bit expensive, but are remarkably comfortable and accomodate just about any foot. My friend had wide shoes and I recommended them. He’s loved them in the 6 months he’s had them with no complaints or problems.

Under_Score > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:26

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I could’ve sworn I’d seen Sperry’s for sale at places like Academy and Rack Room. My feet are standard width; it’s just hard finding colorful shoes!

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:28

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Related: All display shoes are a relatively small. I go in like “Can I see that in clown shoe size? Oh yeah, it does look like you designed this as a size 8 and then just made it bigger.  No, thank you, I’ll just stick with the flippers I’ve got thanks. ” T_T

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Under_Score 07/15/2019 at 14:29

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Sperrys, yes plenty of places sell those. I’ve yet to see any wide size Sperrys in all the various shoe store brands I’ve tried.

i86hotdogs > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:29

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Idk what suits your style, but I can wear New balance for the rest of my fat footed life. Whether I want a trendy colored shoe, or the classic all whites, my double E foot loves their shoes.

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:30

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black, brown, or shades of grey 

You’ve described my entire footwear collection.

In any event I’d imagine casual brands/styles are less likely to offer wide sizes because going to a larger size isn’t as big of a deal.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:31

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Feet reduction surgery

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > facw 07/15/2019 at 14:32

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Nothing wrong with those colors, in fact most of my wardrobe is conservatively colored, but it would be nice to at least let people think I have some sort of fashion sense once in a while 

facw > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:34

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I will say that Amazon’s shoe width filter seems to be complete garbage. Set it to W and half the stuff you get isn’t available in W sizes.

Also yes, my shoes are a bit conservative in coloring. My flashiest pair is a pair of black mesh Adidas running shoes that stands out a bit because it has yellow behind the mesh (though they still mostly look black).

deekster_caddy > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:39

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I wear a 13 EE or EEEE. I have a lot of trouble finding comfortable shoes, let alone any with some kind of fashion.

That being said, I recently went to a Marathon Sports and they had some Saucony running shoes with a colorful finish that fit very, very comfortably. Give them a try! (Saucony or Marathon Sports, I think you are in MA).

Otherwise, it’s boring dress shoes for life.

Textured Soy Protein > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:45

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I have wide (4E) flat feet. The only shoes I buy in wide are my workout shoes. Casual & work shoes I just go up a size.

There are enough stability-oriented running shoes that come in 4E that I’ve not had a problem. I’ve been through the NB 860, Asics GT-2000, Nike Structure and now multiple pairs of Brooks Adrenaline, which works best for me . This year they made an all-black version which helps hide their dad shoe-ness.

My problem is my leg day shoes are NB 1267 cross trainers which are a sorta-not-fully minimalist cross trainer that came in 4E, but is now discontinued.

I don’t love these, but they’re the best option I was able to find at the time I was looking. Now the only NB 4E cross trainers now are the full-on dad shoes . I’ll have to get creative when these wear out.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:45

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Preach! 12 W and you speak the truth. If the color exists, it’s never in stock. If it’s in stock online, always expensive.

Skechers work great for me though.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:48

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Gotta live the barefoot life

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/15/2019 at 14:48

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Id sign up.

Discerning > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 14:51

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I get mine from Shoe Carnival. They run sales sometimes too I think. I only have a couple of sperrys, but one set is blue, which is nice to wear from time to time.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 07/15/2019 at 14:59

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I am one of five brothers. One of us wears 13/14 depending on make, all the rest are in 12/12W . Yes, hello, I would like to see your selection of shoes that are not for dwarves, thanks.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 15:12

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You rang?

Mid Engine > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 15:47

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Allbirds are the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned , highly recommended.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Discerning 07/15/2019 at 16:40

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Nearest Shoe Carnival is... 198 miles from me.

barnie > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 17:31

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Keens walking shoes from your local REI. I wear 14 3E and they have several colors in stock in JAX (Maybe online, too). Got green and blue pairs. Wear forever and comfortable.

Fuckkinja > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 19:20

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You should try the Cadillac of NB like shoes. Brooks. They are the lightest  most comfortable thing ever. I get the waterproof version. The colors are bright for me but so what. I work construction in them daily. Keens in the cold weather.

Kiltedpadre > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 19:20

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I don’t have wife feet but definitely feel your pain. In athletic shoes I typically need a size 14 or 15.

No problem there’s an outlet less than 30 minutes away with stores for Adidas, Puma, Saucony, ASICS,  Under Armour, Nike, Converse and Merrel. The problem is Merrel is the only one that stocks my size other than when they receive internet returns.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 19:37

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A shoe carnival sounds like a special kind of hell

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/15/2019 at 20:34

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i used to get made fun of, because when I’d find a shoe that fit, I would buy 3 pairs. 

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 07/15/2019 at 20:41

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I'm 11W-11.5W depending on brand

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 07/15/2019 at 20:44

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Skechers Relaxed Fit line fits me well and last a long time but everything is just so drab. They’re a ll boring shoes I’d wear to work, n othing fun.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 07/15/2019 at 20:45

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Paging Jagvar

deekster_caddy > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 07/16/2019 at 12:17

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I had a few different skechers shoes. Wore them out in a few months, not good enough for me. I guess I’m hard on my shoes.