Re: [RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

2016-12-31 Thread Tim Butterfield
I tried Russell once, but ended up returning them. They claim to be true moccisons, but I do not consider them true moccisons. The pair made for me had a seam in the bottom of the sole between the heel and the toe. There was some thin liner material over it, but I could see it and feel it

[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

2016-12-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Thanks, Ray. I have, just have never pulled the trigger. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 1:24:00 PM UTC-7, Ray Varella wrote: > > Patrick, >Have you talked with the folks at Russell Moccasin. > I have a hard time finding shoes that fit well because my feet are >

[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

2016-12-31 Thread Ray Varella
Patrick, Have you talked with the folks at Russell Moccasin. I have a hard time finding shoes that fit well because my feet are different sizes. Russel makes shoes in just about any configuration you need. The prices are not exactly cheap but the quality, fit and workmanship is

[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

2016-12-31 Thread Deacon Patrick
Happy to try them for you, Garth. Grin. Is size your hesitation? If so, I'm 13 EEEish. Depending on your foot, you might find the Brogans fit if you remove the footbed (add a thin leather insole due to the grooves in the forefoot without an insole) and cut out the neoprene sock. But that's a

[RBW] Re: Quest for a winter biking/running/hiking shoe

2016-12-31 Thread Garth
Interesting, thank you for trying them. I had wondered about those but my hesitation was confirmed in your account. Have you tried Lem boots by chance ? They don't make a size 14 but would be curious to know about them. Soft Star, have you tried their walking/running shoes ? I have some