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Post by MattStrada » Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:55 am

Has anyone had any luck finding a boot with a wider than normal toe box?

I tried on a few yesterday and they were all super tight in that area and felt very tight on the inside of my foot.
Is this normal for race boots or do I just have an odd foot.
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Re: race/riding boot

Post by milesmiles » Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:59 am

Hmmm I found that they were all a little big for me. But the smx plus was a bit wider than the smx-5
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Post by fixxervi6 » Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:20 am

My SMX fits width wise, and I have to buy extra wide shoes when I shop.

However the SMX is great winter boot and I don't like the level of ankle protection it provides.
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Post by MattStrada » Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:41 am

Yeah I tried the SMX-5 and it seems way to snug/uncomfortable.
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Post by DemonDuck » Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:46 am

Honestly the Built boots are a good fit for me.
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Post by LonestarCBR » Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:04 pm

The Bilts are a little roomier than the A-Stars for me. I have both.
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Re: race/riding boot

Post by nitzer » Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:27 pm

I have fairly wide feet, but my Cortechs are actually a little too wide for me.
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Post by Stardog82 » Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:36 pm

I don't have gigantic feet, but I really really like my Bilt boots
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Re: race/riding boot

Post by Dragonfly » Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:28 am

Try the A-stars Supertech boots, the ones with the inner and outer boots. They are slightly wider than the SMX-Plus boots.
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Re: race/riding boot

Post by Stardog » Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:52 pm

I have the Supertech R and they are roomy in the toe, roomier than the SMX-5.
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