Shoe trees for narrow feet?

[cb91710]

I'm pretty frustrated.
My shoes are AE 11.5-A

I bought a pair of Saphir shoe trees, size 11.
I can't get the trees anywhere NEAR to being in the shoe, even completely removing the laces.

I bought another pair, size 10. After 15 minutes of fighting, I managed to get them in far enough to seat the heel. The spring is completely collapsed and the form is not getting down into the toe, but the length (uncompressed) is right, so I'd be worried that if I go down to a size 10, it won't be long enough.

It seems that these forms are too tall.

 

[Gingerbread]

The only thing I can think of is maybe trying women's trees or shaving correct length trees down.

 

[cb91710]

They need to indicate that in their sizing charts if they are going to charge $60 for the trees (and $10 for restocking).
Women's sizing is a problem because they are not available in my length. A woman's 12 is comparable to a man's 10 or 11.

 

[Doc4]

This is the size chart ...

... for these shoe trees ...
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF610_1_40000000001_-1

... sold by Allen Edmonds themselves, I'm guessing you'll find your proper fit in there somewhere.

 

[cb91710]

Considered those, but I like the Saphir design.

 

[jkingrph]

I ordered some of these http://www.cedarvillestore.com/p-14-mens-epic-twin-tube-shoe-tree.aspx in a M. I wear a 12a or b width, My Allen Edmonds McClain shoes are 12a and they fit well. I understand your frustrations, having very narrow feet is no fun. Around here it's all but impossible to go into a shoe store and find narrow sizes in stock.

 

[cb91710]

Absolutely.
I've been wearing ill-fitting shoes for most of my life, simply because I was never able to afford anything that wasn't OTC from a chain store, and the days of the traditional shoe store died with disco.

Now that my job is office-based, I am comfortable spending $300+ on a pair of properly fitting shoes. The 11.5 B Florsheim pair is passable, but the AEs are like a glove. I had the heels replaced on the Florsheim pair, intending to alternate with the AE's every other day, but I can't do it... I love these shoes and want another pair or three!

 

[john parker]

Could be worse! I tried ordering from a website where the guy on on-line help thought all shoes came only in small, medium and large to match their shoe trees! At that point I packed up my shoes and went to my friendly shoe store to find shoe trees that fit!

 

[Luscombe]

I feel your pain!

I measure 11 A but can fit into an 11 B with thick socks. Right heel is a 2A while left is an A width. Very difficult to find any shoes that fit properly. AE are about the only ones that fit well, the Blucher's fit best as I can tighten the laces after they stretch a bit. Have not had a problem with getting shoe trees to fit though.

Whenever I find a pair that fit, I usually buy them. Trouble is, as you know, very few stores stock narrow widths.

Having narrow feet is a real pain sometimes.
I was encouraged by a good friend to have a pair of cowboy boots custom made to fit my feet. I figured why not since they will fit each foot regardless of whether each foot is the same. I found a place that would gurantee a fit or your money back so I commissioned a pair. That was May 30, 2011. Last Monday, almost two years later, I received the 5th attempt by the manufacturer. The boots are gorgeous but very tight. I think they will be ok after broken in and stretched a bit. Having to deal with narrow feet can be a real exercise in patience.

 

[cb91710]

Tight I can deal with, as long as they are long enough.

The first thing I noticed about the AE pair is that I can not lift and wiggle/cross my toes! There's enough room for some lift, but not much.

 

[jkingrph]

I have been wearing AE shoes for over 30 years now. I found one of their lasts that fits me well and stay with it. Fortunately for me it is one that they provide the shoes in what they call the double oak or extra thick sole, which I like as I stand a good bit.. They have been having some good sales going on for the last 8-10 months and I have expanded my shoe wardrobe 5 pair of low quarters, and 6 high top dress shoes. Recently they had a special close out on the Dalton and Longbranch models in grey and distressed grey for $197 and a coupon for another $35 if you will send an old pair to a charity, so I have them on order and just got notified the Longbranch has shipped. I really did not need, but am liking the high tops more and more, and will probably use the less dressy Longrbranch for working around the house and yard, or wet weather wear. The grey Daltons will most likely be re dyed to cordovan or black.

 

[jkingrph]

I feel your pain!

I measure 11 A but can fit into an 11 B with thick socks. Right heel is a 2A while left is an A width. Very difficult to find any shoes that fit properly. AE are about the only ones that fit well, the Blucher's fit best as I can tighten the laces after they stretch a bit. Have not had a problem with getting shoe trees to fit though.

Whenever I find a pair that fit, I usually buy them. Trouble is, as you know, very few stores stock narrow widths.

Having narrow feet is a real pain sometimes.
I was encouraged by a good friend to have a pair of cowboy boots custom made to fit my feet. I figured why not since they will fit each foot regardless of whether each foot is the same. I found a place that would gurantee a fit or your money back so I commissioned a pair. That was May 30, 2011. Last Monday, almost two years later, I received the 5th attempt by the manufacturer. The boots are gorgeous but very tight. I think they will be ok after broken in and stretched a bit. Having to deal with narrow feet can be a real exercise in patience.

I have a three pair of custom cowboy boots, one sharkskin, two alligator. The sharkskin pair were made by SAS,( think womens shoes) in San Antonio. I had a pair made in black sharkskin but they were tught and I sent them back to be "fixed" and they were there when an air conditioning repairman caused a fire that destroyed that part of the facility, so I lost that pair. The gentleman that managed the custom part knew they were there and made a note of the fact and when he learned that they woud not reenter the custom boot business, had them send me a check for what I had paid. Later he wanted to start back making boots, so he went independent, hence the two pair of alligator, plus had a pair made for my son when he graduated college.