Where Can You Buy Big Shoes in the Hudson Valley NY?

Have you tried to buy shoes, in-person, in a larger than average size in the Hudson Valley? Is there a store that can help you out, or are you better buying them online?

What does a company consider a "larger size?" Do both women and men's shoes cause this size headache for shoppers or is it just men's shoes? Here is what I found out after asking a few people who have larger than average feet.

What is considered "Larger Than Average Feet" for men and women?

What is considered a "large foot?" For women, it is anything larger than a size 9 1/2. It wasn't until a friend pointed out to me that often shoes will come in a 9 and then a 10, but seldom in a 9 1/2. I really started paying attention when I found out that my sister also wears a 9 1/2, manufacturers for some reason don't have as many available as say a 6 1/2. What is a "larger foot' for men? According to the co-workers, who tell me they have large feet, large starts for men at 11 1/2, and becomes almost impossible to find anything over a 13. Need something like an 18 or higher? Custom shoes is what they told me. 

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Where can you buy or even can you buy large shoes in the Hudson Valley?

Sadly, there are few places where you can walk in, try on shoes in a larger size and walk out with a pair that fits, that you like and are happy with. What did all of the people I spoke with suggest for other people who also suffer the same fate (or foot)?

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They all suggested online shopping with a place that allows returns, and hopefully a 30-day return policy. Then once you find a shoe, stick with it. Then you can just order ones knowing that they will work for you. If you have a shoe store that is located in the Hudson Valley that you have repeatedly been able to purchase larger shoes at, please let us know.