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Well, I am planning get me a pair of aldens, but I have some trouble with the sizing. I haven't been able to find anyone who can measure the widths of my feet, so now I thought I would ask if anyone did this before they got their aldens (the widths of their own feet, of course) and perhaps can give me some guidelines to follow?

Every American shoe store has a slide measurer for foot length and width. Is it not the same in Sweden? For us, it's easy.

Short of that, I am not sure how the letters (D, EE) translate into inches... But I bet someone does..!

If you can, I highly recomend getting your feet measured professionally. I did and my Aldens fit like they were made exactly for me. I can't go back to my Doc Martens anymore, no sir.

Regards,
'81

Well, I went in to one of the shoe stores around here, and when I told them what I wanted, they looked at me like I was some kind of alien. I am sure I could measure it myself, but I need to know what the letters stand for.

And the only professional place I have found would charge me 50 bucks just to measure my feet! I might be wrong, but I thought that was a little too expencive.

Just did a search for shoe sizes and got this: http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html

Hope it helps somewhat.

Regards,
'81

The boots run from
AAA to EEE in width
AAA narrowest
EEE widest

AAA 9 1/2-14
AA 9-14
A 8-15
B 7 1/2-15
C 6 1/2-15
D 6-13
E 6 1/2-12
EE 6 1/2-12
EEE 7-12


Shoe stores used to have people who would measure a foot before you tried on shoes, now they try to eyeball your foot.

I'm a size 43.5 to 44 in Sweden - equals a U.S. size 10. The letters indicate how wide a heel and last your feet require. As for my Aldens, they are a "10 B/D". that is a size 10 with a "B" heel and a "D" last. (D = larger Medium)

From the Aldenshop shoe fitting page:

All Alden shoes are made on combination lasts to provide for a better heel fit. Alden shoes have a double letter width marking found next to the size marking. The first letter represents the heel fit and the second letter represents the width of the shoe.

Examples: 10 B/D = size 10 'D' width
10 C/E = size 10 'E' width

Try to find a shoemaker who knows quality shoes like Alden, Crockett & Jones, Church, Florsheim... They should be able to give you the info you need. Otherwise, the nearest Alden agent is in Norway...

Don't visit Usama's shoe repair shop in the IKEA building in Linköping, though... not without armed CIA escort anyway.

indy81 wrote:If you can, I highly recomend getting your feet measured professionally. I did and my Aldens fit like they were made exactly for me. I can't go back to my Doc Martens anymore, no sir.

Regards,
'81

I have to agree wholeheartedly. Get professionally measured if you can. And my Docs feel weaker than weak any time I try to put them on my feet. I just can't do it!

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Don't visit Usama's shoe repair shop in the IKEA building in Linköping, though... not without armed CIA escort anyway.

Yeah, I noticed him too. I knew it would only be a matter of time before he came here.
Oussamas Klack o. Nyckelbar

I guess a shoemaker is the next stop for me.
Thanks everyone.

Anyone know of a national chain that measures feet?

binkmeisterRick wrote:And my Docs feel weaker than weak any time I try to put them on my feet. I just can't do it!

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I had to work for just two hours last night, cause aparently you can't have just one employee close. Anyway, it was raining cats and dogs and I didn't really want my Aldens getting soaked , so I choose the Docs. That was the worst two hours of standing I've endured in a while. No support, no good.

Regards,
'81[/quote]

I used to think my Doc Martens had great support, but that was before I tried on the Aldens and found out what REAL support was! I may have to save up for a pair of black Aldens (they don't make the 405 in black, though) just so I have a good comfortable pair of black shoes!

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That's the blessing and the curse of Alden 405's - once you've worn them, anything else just feels like an inferior boot/shoe. They make you into a 'shoe snob', but your feet thank you for it in the long run.

After break-in, they are the most comfortable and hardwearing footwear.

And their flat soles make great archaeological shoes! You don't want to be leaving treads all throughout your dig site!


James

Wish I could buy a pair for my dad and brother just to share the wealth. That's a heck of a idea for Christmas. Just gotta secretly size up my dad's feet without him knowing.... he is a heavy sleeper.

Regards,
'81

The image of you trying to fenegle a foot measuring device to your sleeping father's foot just cracks me up! I can see him shuffle out in the morning: "I had the strangest dream last night... I was abducted by aliens and they were conducting experiments on my feet."

Waiting, till he falls asleep in the recliner....I then approach cautiously, and ducking low I give the situation a once over from beneath a low pulled brim. Scratching the three day stubble on my chin, I then reach into the satchel at my side to pull out the foot sizing device. Carefully I place it up close to the seemingly unconsious dad, who had been subdued to left over turkey just before a Sunday afternoon race. The timing was perfect. Proceding, I got my measurements jotted down into my journal and had the instrument tucked back away when the subject started to stir. Quickly and without hesitation I adjusted my hat and ducked into the next room and away out of sight.....only to stub my toe on the microwave cart.

Sorry, got bored.

Regard,
'81

You stubbed your toe? Why weren't you wearing your Aldens?

Good story. Might make for an interesting fanfic. lol

In Christ,
Shane

IndyMcFly wrote:You stubbed your toe? Why weren't you wearing your Aldens?

Good story. Might make for an interesting fanfic. lol

In Christ,
Shane

Had to walk barefoot across the living room in order to avoid detection.

Regards,
'81

binkmeisterRick wrote:I used to think my Doc Martens had great support, but that was before I tried on the Aldens and found out what REAL support was! I may have to save up for a pair of black Aldens (they don't make the 405 in black, though) just so I have a good comfortable pair of black shoes!

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Oh yes they do Bink. They'll do black on request so I am told. I am selling my plasma right now to get some because....

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....ugh......too...much.....missssing plassssmaaaa.....

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BLACK 405's!!! IS there an extra charge? bink

Alright, now I've had my feet measured, but the problem is that the guy who did it, didn't now how to apply the information on the aldens. So I thought I would ask if anyone could help me with choosing the right size. I couldn't remember if you need the size of the heel too, but I asked him to do that too. I am quite sure I am size 44.5 or possibly a size 45, so it is mostly what size of width I should choose that I want to know.

Length of my feet (mm)
right: 284
left: 280

Width (mm)
right: 102
left: 104

Heel (mm)
right: 72
left: 70

If someone could help me with this, I would be very happy.