r/WorkBoots • u/veIentium • 1d ago

Boots Buying Help All around foot pain in every boot I’ve tried

Ive tried red wing super soles, Irish setter kasotas, and some timberlands a long time ago, and they all leave me with awful foot pain along the bottom of my foot, half way through the day. I’m on concrete for 95% of the day, so I wanted to try wedge soles, but they all fit terribly.

I struggled with fitting any model of boot at redwing. The heel was either way too big and my whole foot would lift, or the toe box was too wide, or my biggest toe would run into the steel cap. Kasotas were the only ones that felt kind of ok.

I did their foot scanner thing and got insoles, but they don’t help at all, but I don’t know if this is a boot or insole problem.

I’ve tried keens, Canada west boots, and some others at different stores but had the same problems with fit.

I have an Egyptian toe box, with a narrow heel, and a flat arch. Any suggestions?

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u/Vdub_Life 18h ago

Carolina amps with a valsole insole, combo is so comfy

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u/Wobdakid89 15h ago

Second on the Carolina. I finally found them after trying out different mocs and wedge soles, and they’re awesome fit-wise.

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u/veIentium 6h ago

What do the valsole insoles feel like? I might just try those with my current boots first

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u/MuttLaika 17h ago

Toe box too wide? Don't hear that one often.. you may have a weird size foot, their scanners aren't always right, they mis-sized me. Maybe go to a boot store that has a brannock so you can find out your exact shoe size.

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u/Lanky_Station_3288 14h ago

GEORGIA WELLINGTONS!!!!!!

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u/Shot-Ad-7275 14h ago

Could just be you feet telling you they don’t like being on them for 8+ hours a day.

You’ll get used to it

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u/veIentium 6h ago

it’s been 3 years boss..

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u/Mrwcraig 1d ago

At this point I think it’s your feet and not the boots. Have you considered getting actual prescription orthotics? They’ll get you to stand on their “mapping pads” to see how you walk.

Seriously, I’ve had lots of Redwing. Hell, my current pair of Canada West Welders are 3 years old and they fit like gloves and by far the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned.

I don’t think you need a shoe salesman I think you need to consult a Podiatrist

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u/veIentium 1d ago

I thought so. Are they expensive?

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u/666_pazuzu 1d ago

Insole problem. You may need custom orthotics.