Re: re:wider open-toe boots

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I think a shoe made with a cut-out in the heel area sounds great. It

would have been a great relief to us when we first started the

shoes. Then we could have been able to tell if his heel was in the

proper position. I don't think that's much of an issue now (he's

nearly 3). But I think it would be great when you are just adjusting

to the shoes.

Pam and (8-12-01)

> In answer to the question about wider shoes, I want to let you all

> know that a wider shoe is in the planning stages.

>

> Based on pictures, problems, and reports from parents and doctors,

I

> am trying to create a new wide last that has a broader heel area.

> This I hope will answer the problem of the first time wearer with

> short pudgy feet that won't fit or won't get all the way down into

> our Medium width boot. I am also playing with a new pattern design

> that will have a cut-out in the heel area to relieve pressure and

to

> see that the babies' heels are all the way down.

>

> Please note that this is all in the development stage. The first

> prototype pair is about a month or so away. We will make a 000 Wide

> first and test out several pair on newborns just coming out of

> casting, too make sure that we have the right shape and fit.

> Then I would propose to make the wide width shoes from 0000 up to

> size 2. This seems to be the critical size range where the kids

need

> the added width. Once they get into the bigger sizes, the feet

> usually slim down a little and take on more shape and contour.

>

> So figure on wide width shoes for Xmas.

>

> As always, I will appreciate feedback, suggestions, and comment.

>

> Jay Markell

> P.S. Larger sizes 8.5 & 9 in Medium are coming in another 6 weeks

or

> so.