re:wider open-toe boots

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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.