I was a barber and a floor nurse for a lot of years. At about 40 my feet went from 8.5 D to a 10EEEE. And this was WITH support hose. Now I'm back in a D and the size ranges from 8.5 to 10. Mostly 9..... But I am on disability now (thanks to my Cardiologist) and get to elevate my feet. Lol, gravity is not my friend!I did not realize that a persons foot continues to grow after age 55. Was that related to getting fallen arches? By chance I could see you were losing your arch, your feet lengthening.