Greetings all,
Yes as the thread title says, Ive found shoes that actually fit. Having always had "A good understanding" or translated "big feet" Ive been hesitant about ordering shoes from the net. Only twice have I succeeded with some mountaineering boots. Beyond that I have to try them on before I ever buy. This has kept me from upgrading my rather causal shoes that always went with jeans. To add to that Im just not sure I would ever find reason to dress out fully with the handsome Gillie Brogues that many people wear. I do admire the history behind them but live in an area where they would not be fully appreciated. And the other reason not buying them is many state they are narrower and usually top out at size 12 or 13. At size 14 D-M I am usually left out, this sometimes includes kilt hose sizes too. Well thanks to my trolling E-bay I was able to land a couple of very nice Wingtip shoes. To me this is a doable compromise of a stylish shoe and the historic Brogues. I felt I could take a chance on these shoes because they are familiar brands that usually are true to size. What sealed the deal was the price, I paid 30$ US per pair which included shipping. Though used they are in perfect shape and fit like a glove. So now I can dress up a bit more proper with either the black or brown shoes. Takes me way way back having to go buy the Kiwi polish and think that I need a skate key around my neck again.

Brown Dexter wingtips size 14 D in perfect shape.




Black Rockport wingtips size 14 D-M in perfect shape



For all the young folks out there the skate key reference is to the old street roller skates that you had to use your hard sole sunday go to meeting shoes for. Every kid had a skate key on a shoe string around their neck.