I can't get my boots on!

Sorry to resurrect this, but I have the same old battle to find some comfortable ankle boots for my awkward feet.

I have quite wide feet, E fitting. Also high instep, funny big toes that wiggle a hole in shoes unless I have a deep footbed. And if that weren't enough, thick ankles, so need extra room/adjustability there.

I have not got on with hotter in past but may try the Whisper Boots as they have 2 zips, so should be easier to pull on.

Do you all wear socks with your boots? Do they then get a bit too hot? If so, I need larger size.

I looked at the Cosy feet but they are sooo frumpy. Why can't they make them a bit more fashionable?

I like the look of Wider Fit more www.widerfitshoes.co.uk/sp+ladies-ladies-boots-bernay+bern6. I did order from them several years ago and it all went back. Didn't fit and a bit cheap looking in the flesh.

Hotter leather does look good quality, compared to the others. I have had Clarks Un, but they have no new styles in ankle boots this year. I have their Everlay Mandy (What a name, sounds rude!!!)

I did try some Padders boots but they will also be going to the charity shop.

I think I'll have to "gird my loins" and try the Hotters first.

I wore a DB shoe yesterday for the first time (just the one, the other foot is clad in an orthopaedic boot!) and it was very comfortable, not that I walked/hobbled far.
Plenty of wiggle room for my toes, but stayed firmly on my foot.
Not the ultimate in glamour, but I don't care any more.

I have a catalogue from www.widerfitshoes.co.uk and some of the boots look very modern. I think the company was formerly DB. The shoes that are stocked in our local shop do look rather old fashioned, but I think they stock those that they can sell, whereas the catalogue has loads of styles in it.
I just wish shoes were actually foot shaped (and fashionable to be so) and did not make our big toes bend in to fit into the toe part. Babies and young children have a straight inner edge to the foot but sadly generally adult shoes are not made in that shape so we end up with problems, claw toes, bunions, etc.

Here, miep www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-50-high-adult-grey-id_8329334.html but the sock shop online also has them - fancier colours and designs than Decathlon, which is mostly for hiking and that sort of activity.

I thought I was the only one with phantom wrinkles (in my socks, that is. I know many of us have phantom face wrinkles which vanish when we take off our specs)

Where can I get seamless socks Please? O also have mystery wrinkles under my feet!

May be back in the online shop by now.

I hope they have them, Tegan There were none in their online shop. If you can't get them in Nottingham, let me know and I'll get you some and bring them in December. (will you be there? I could post them if not.)

They are VERY comfortable.

Those socks are just what I've been searching for. Because I'm a size 4/5 4-7 are always too big. I can't wear wool and I need arch support. There's a Decathlon on the way to Nottingham so I'll check them out. Thanks Elegran.

Boots first outing today and they were very well behaved.

Just checked - the socks I like are Quechua and they are £4.99 for two pairs. www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-50-high-adult-grey-id_8329334.html (and other colours)

synonymous I always feel every crease and bump in the insoles, and when there are seams across the top of my socks they give me blisters.

Ever since I had a pinched nerve in my spine, one foot even reports creases under the ball of my foot which are not actually there! I think there must be slight damage to the nerve which the brain interprets as a problem at the extreme end of it.

I now wear two pairs of socks, seamless or with flat seams, to cushion the skin of my feet. I bought some in Decathlon which are seamless and also have a band of ribbing round the instep, which keeps the sock from rolling up inside the shoe.

I wish they did foot transplants

Strong, comfortable feet is something I wish for every day

Evans boots are made for the larger lady. I wear their long boots for the generous calf and foot size. But watch out because a lot of their footwear is man made not leather.

Thank you to all of you for your replies and for your advice on other manufacturers of shoes which might suit me, I will check them out.

I have ordered a pair of boots from Hotter, I couldn't resist as they are called "Ruby" , although in black, not red , which I would have preferred. They are a lace up so I will see how they go, still very pretty though.

It doesn't help these days getting shoes or socks etc on as my left hip seems to be paining me and I have trouble lifting my leg up far enough to get into a sock etc. Just another thing to add to the long list of ailments, it's a good job I have you lot, I'd be lost otherwise.

Sorry to hear your feet are bad Ruby as it makes such a difference to everything doesn't it!
I don't often go out but put my boots on last week and could feel every little ridge and crease in the insoles. If you can't walk in your footwear you are truly stumped!

The surgical boot I am wearing is very fetching!!
I look like Bionic Woman
(in flappy wide-legged trousers, which rather spoils the effect)

perhaps they represent my permanent occasional confusion and senior moments!

Why are they called 'Mystery' Boots - aren't you sure what you are getting?

I haven't particularly got bunions but my big toe joints are going the same way as my knobbly thumb joints.

Emily, I have pmd you with a question

EmilyHarburn at least you have had a diagnosis and not the brush-off!
However, I will be seeing the podiatrist soon, thank goodness for some insoles.
I had my eye on DB long boots too, need to get the insoles first though.

I am dyspraxic and my ligaments all relax with age so my feet get flatter and flatter. The NHS made me a pair of boots and a pair of shoes with insoles for my slippers and my sandals and long black boots which I get from www.dbshoes.co.uk/

Me too roses!! Even managed to negotiate a "first purchase" discount (which is a joke, they know me as Mrs Marcos, but actually agreed!!)
Wondering if there is any way I could justify another pair ...

I bought some Mystery boots last year, from Hotter, very comfy and they have a zip.

Cosyfeet had a nice pair of trainers which I wish I'd bought.