D vs. EE-Width: Cowboy Boot Widths Explained | Tecovas (2024)

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D vs. EE-Width: Cowboy Boot Widths Explained | Tecovas? ›

In the world of cowboy boots, “D and “EE” represent boot widths. D represents an average width fitting narrow or standard width feet. EE-width boots are ½” wider than standard D-width boots.

We offer two sizes for all of our boots, D (average) and EE (wide), so it's simple for every foot shape and size to find that perfect glove-like fit.

A: Letters after size 12 indicate width of boot. A 12D(M) with M standing for medium.

There are typically four different categories for the width of cowboy boots, narrow (B), regular (D), wide (EE), and extra wide (EEE). You know your foot width best and should pick one that will prevent discomfort and ensure the best fit.

D Widths. A 'D' width is the most common size for men and is considered a Normal/Medium/Standard width. For women, a 'D' width is considered Wide.

E width: Wide width for men and extra wide width for women. EE or 2E width: Extra wide width for both men and women.

First, measure the length of your foot to find your base size. Then, measure the width of your foot across the widest part and find your corresponding width in your shoe size.

Cowboy boots fit differently than other types of footwear. Ideally, they'll be snug but comfortable to support time spent on feet or in the saddle. Note that cowboy boots tend to run slightly large, so you may end up buying a boot size smaller than your standard size.

Firstly, it's essential to note that a typical cowboy boot fits snugly on your feet, but shouldn't be too tight. When you first try on a pair of boots, you should hear a “pop” as your foot slides into place.

Walk Around to Confirm Comfort and Fit

Remember, 1/8th of an inch is the ideal room for heel lift. Anything more than that and the boots will feel large and clunky, anything less will make your boots feel too tight. As you pull the boots on you may experience slight resistance in the boot's arch area.

How to tell if cowboy boots are too big? ›

Or if you feel no pressure at all and experience a lot of heel lift (space between your heel and the insole), then your boot may be too big. Don't forget to use a sideways thumb to check the distance between the edge of your big toes and the end of the boot.

As a shoe increases in size, the length and width both increase. A size 10F shoe is therefore one size bigger and one size wider than a size 9F shoe.

Width fittings are described in the UK using a letter. Most of the shoes you will find on the high street are a D width fitting - which is a standard fitting. The next width fitting up from a D, is an E, then an EE and then EEE (3E). The widest fitting you will find on the high street is only an E fitting.

A: The letters correspond to shoe width. "D" is average, "E" is wide, so "4E" is super-duper wide.