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Hi you guys! I have finally found a pair of runners to fit my hobbit feet..but I had to go into men's to do it ๐Ÿ˜ฉmind you they feel blissful....Fabulous service at London city runner definitely worth the trip....all in all a morning well spent..hoorah!๐Ÿ˜€

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Very smart!

A lot of the other ladies that I run with wear the men's version of certain brands because the women's ones are far too narrow.

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This is so true whi do trainer manufacturers think we have skinny feet like children? My Brooks are definitely blokey but they fit...

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I had to go up to something ridiculous like a 71/2 in Brooks- I'm a 6 in regular shoes and normally a 61/2 in running shoes!

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Me too 4 and a half in normal 7 in brooks. I look like a gibbon ๐Ÿ™

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That's insane!๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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LupinsmumGraduate in reply to Maddee_6333

Mine are 8 1/2 ๐Ÿ™„...on the up side I'm not likely to topple over anytime soon!

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Maddee_6333Graduate in reply to Lupinsmum

That's always a plus ๐Ÿ™‚

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mfamiliasGraduate

They are beautiful! I run in mens' shoes too - I gave up on getting girly colours for my size 9's a long time ago, and I love my blue and orange clodhoppers.

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LupinsmumGraduate

Yes I can't wait to give them a spin now....deep joy!

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damienairGraduate

Exact same as mine. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17 . They are great. Very comfortable. Enjoy running in them.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Sassy, very sassy and definitely built to take you further :) Well done you !

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CoddfishGraduate

Brooks Adrenalines? Very nice

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LupinsmumGraduate

THanks guys..this forum is so friendly and supportive...hugs all round.๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป

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JaxdreamerGraduate

Snazzy! ๐Ÿ™‚

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AnniemurphGraduate

Yes, mine too - only mine are wide as well! I do not have dainty feet...

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