Mark, boot fit is the biggest problem in backpacking for me.
I have a wide foot, and have stopped shopping at stores, because nobody carries the right width. So I go to zappos.com and order my shoes.
There are only a few brands that make the ultrawide shoes that fit me right. The pair of hiking boots I got this year were a New Balance trail boot.
They fit great! ...but then, after three days of hiking, my toes still start to hurt. I think it's just something I'll have to live with. ...or stick to only 3-day backpacks.
