
After 4 months in these, I’m happy to report my plantar fasciitis is gone. But it took some learning and adjustment. The shoes are actually a bit too big, but that really helped with getting my toes to splay properly. I also found out that I really need arch support and these have absolutely zero arch support. So to counteract that I’ve had to add insoles. It’s been a learning process but it’s progress after undersizing for all of these years. Looking forward to the last month of the dome!
Taken on March 5, 2026
Open Thunderdome 2025-2026, March submission
Red Wing Shoes
Beckman
US Men's Brannock: 12C/D HTB/10.5 HTT
224 Last: 12D
Seems to fit TTS. Snug around the forefoot looser at the heel. Overall slightly smaller fit than the 8 last.
Sierra
Cost: 225 USD
Availability: Stock Model
Lead Time: 4 days