Sandals, Shoes" <huaraches@googlegroups.com> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:34:10 -0800 (PST) From: =?UTF-8?Q?G=C3=BCnt?= <gunter.voel...@gmail.com> Reply-To: huaraches@googlegroups.com To: huaraches@googlegroups.com Message-ID: <27784959.164.1327700050931.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@yquu38> In-Reply-To: <CAMKa24igS8wgFWOwVDaQYSfz2eVUybrYe=9=9Xfe=_NmQt02mA@mail.gmail.com> References: <dae02b4c-ccb8-4d60-87d5-b8c62e0e987c@do4g2000vbb.googlegroups.com> <502589c7-735b-4868-bfed-ef4c52353f3e@c6g2000vbk.googlegroups.com> <CAMKa24igS8wgFWOwVDaQYSfz2eVUybrYe=9=9Xfe=_NmQt02mA@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Minimalist Runner:101131] Re: MT110 2E width, only the upper is different MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="----=_Part_162_16682267.1327700050929" ------=_Part_162_16682267.1327700050929 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_Part_163_31585128.1327700050929" ------=_Part_163_31585128.1327700050929 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Yep, nice to have the inside scoop. Looking forward to 4Es, I guess,=20 either way. The info from RW *feels* true. Ha. On Friday, January 27, 2012 3:17:27 PM UTC-6, Tuck wrote: > > Thanks for clearing that up, Ryan. > > On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:11 PM, Ryan <Ste...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> The info from running warehouse is not entirely accurate. There are >> different lasts for each width. The 2E width has a larger ball girth >> measurement as well as a larger cone (instep/midfoot) measurement. >> >> Sometimes 2 different widths will share the same sole unit mold. When >> this is the case, the sole units for a D and 2E could be the same >> exact size, but the uppers are different. I do not know what the >> specific case is with the MT110 as far as the sole unit goes, but I'm >> positive the 2E shoe uses a different last than the D width. >> >> On Jan 27, 9:04 am, snoxu <snox...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > I thought I'd share some info from an email from Running Warehouse >> > asking them about the width of MT110 2E width, so I'll just quote the >> > relevant part: >> > >> > =C2=AB=C2=ABThe New Balance MT110 size 2E is made on the same last as = the >> > regular width. Where the difference lies is in the amount of material >> > used in the upper. The upper is made with more material to create more >> > volume in the shoe to accommodate a wider foot. The 4E width will >> > actually be built on a last that is wider than the standard D width=C2= =BB=C2=BB >> > >> > I was not aware of this and actual confirmation from NB would be >> > better... >> > >> > I'm wondering if more upper makes that much of a difference for those >> > with the flipper feet gene, also wondering if this is the case with >> > the widths of the Minimus line. >> > >> > IMO in the age of mail ordering, brands like NB and consumers could >> > maybe benefit from a width and length sizing chart that correlates to >> > actual foot measurements. >> > >> > Just thought I'd share. >> >> -- >> "Minimalist Runner - Barefoot, Sandals, Shoes..." hosted by Barefoot Te= d >> >> Membership Options: http://groups.google.com/group/huaraches/subscribe >> > > > > --=20 > _________________________________ > Tucker > =20 > > ------=_Part_163_31585128.1327700050929 Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Yep, nice to have the inside scoop. Looking forward to 4Es, I guess, = either way. The info from RW <i>feels</i> true. Ha.<br><br= >On Friday, January 27, 2012 3:17:27 PM UTC-6, Tuck wrote:<blockquote class= =3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin: 0;margin-left: 0.8ex;border-left: 1px #cc= c solid;padding-left: 1ex;">Thanks for clearing that up, Ryan.<br><br><div = class=3D"gmail_quote">On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:11 PM, Ryan <span dir=3D"lt= r"><<a>Ste...@yahoo.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote style=3D"ma= rgin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);= border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid" class=3D"gmail_quote"> The info from running warehouse is not entirely accurate. There are<br> different lasts for each width. The 2E width has a larger ball girth<br> measurement as well as a larger cone (instep/midfoot) measurement.<br> <br> Sometimes 2 different widths will share the same sole unit mold. When<br> this is the case, the sole units for a D and 2E could be the same<br> exact size, but the uppers are different. I do not know what the<br> specific case is with the MT110 as far as the sole unit goes, but I'm<br> positive the 2E shoe uses a different last than the D width.<br> <div><br> On Jan 27, 9:04 am, snoxu <<a>snox...@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br> </div><div><div>> I thought I'd share some info from an email from Runni= ng Warehouse<br> > asking them about the width of MT110 2E width, so I'll just quote the<= br> > relevant part:<br> ><br> > =C2=AB=C2=ABThe New Balance MT110 size 2E is made on the same last as = the<br> > regular width. Where the difference lies is in the amount of material<= br> > used in the upper. The upper is made with more material to create more= <br> > volume in the shoe to accommodate a wider foot. The 4E width will<br> > actually be built on a last that is wider than the standard D width=C2= =BB=C2=BB<br> ><br> > I was not aware of this and actual confirmation from NB would be<br> > better...<br> ><br> > I'm wondering if more upper makes that much of a difference for those<= br> > with the flipper feet gene, also wondering if this is the case with<br= > > the widths of the Minimus line.<br> ><br> > IMO in the age of mail ordering, brands like NB and consumers could<br= > > maybe benefit from a width and length sizing chart that correlates to<= br> > actual foot measurements.<br> ><br> > Just thought I'd share.<br> <br> --<br> "Minimalist Runner - Barefoot, Sandals, Shoes..." hosted by Barefoot = Ted<br> <br> Membership Options: <a href=3D"http://groups.google.com/group/huaraches/sub= scribe" target=3D"_blank">http://groups.google.com/<wbr>group/huaraches/sub= scribe</a><br> </div></div></blockquote></div><br><br clear=3D"all"><br>-- <br><div>______= ________________________<wbr>___<br>Tucker</div> <div> </div><br> </blockquote> ------=_Part_163_31585128.1327700050929-- ------=_Part_162_16682267.1327700050929--
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