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11 September 2009
Damn, I missed this. I want these shoes, and can't find them in my Mens size 11.5 size. Sigh.
They are indeed quite nifty pinky.p. You obviously have discerning taste. They're especially appropriate for someone like me who has worn Chuck Taylors for 40 of his 45 years on this planet, as well as being a fan of The Who. (Currently wearing my leopard print ones, but sadly they aren't the glow in the dark version I had at one time.)
I haven't actually worn Chucks in years but since the reason that my feet are bigger is because my formerly very high arches are getting lower and CTs have no arch support, I don't know if 13s would do it. I'd have to try them on in a brick and mortar store and since I'm allergic to actually shopping, I'll probably never do that.
I don't wear Chucks myself, eekacat (too flat for my weird feet) but I recently bought a black high-top pair for my toddler, and we get compliments on them several times a day.
They make every outfit better!
(plus, I think I could assemble a gun in the dark after the hand-eye practice that getting a pair of high tops on a rubberfooted child has given me)
Ever since Converse was bought out by Nike, I haven't seen many available in half sizes. They tend to run large though, since they were originally meant to be worn with heavy athletic socks.
They do indeed have zero arch support, I always put a pair of these in before wearing. Wore mine walking all over London for 4 days last June and they were fine.
I've not had a problem finding half sizes in mens, JoanArkham. With the ones I posted I'd settle for 11 or 12 too. I did get a pair of the ones with Pete Townsend on them. I'll have to be happy with that.
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