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Is it sensible to intentionally purchase boots a size too big and a size too wide and then use extra insoles?
When my shoes are new, they're comfortable, but in a short time, they hurt my feet. To combat this, I'm thinking of buying a larger size in both length and width, and buy 2 or even 3 high-quality insoles to take up the extra room. I'm thinking they'll be comfortable longer and perhaps last longer. Is this a sensible idea in regards to the health of my feet and utility and durability of the boots? These would be heavy duty boots or perhaps military combat boots.
If they hurt your feet, you're getting the wrong shoes. Not necessarily the wrong size, just the wrong shoe brand & type for your feet. Not all shoes fit the same, despite the size being appropriate (for instance, Pumas are usually super narrow - you can get your size but they'll always be narrow, which doesn't fit well on everyone, like me for instance).
Don't get a size bigger and use extra insoles, because your feet need rigid support. A shoe that's too soft offers no support. A good test for this is hold the front of the shoe with one hand, and the heel with the other, then twist it. If it's easy to twist, it's too soft and your feet (and/or legs) are gonna hurt if you do a lot of walking/running in them.
And don't go down a size for a tighter fit shoe. That's the dumbest thing i've ever heard... today. That can cause numerous health problems, not to mention the shoe will wear out faster straining to contain your foot.
Get your proper width, regardless. If you are going to be doing a lot of heavy activity in the shoes (like running, long hikes, sports, etc), go a half size up from your actual size, to accomodate for swelling (feet swell throughout the day if you do a lot of moving around). But don't layer up the insoles or socks. Insoles are ONLY used if your feet require specific support (like arch support).
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