Each letter indicates a different width in adult boots on the South Texas Tack site. Below are the letters’ corresponding boot widths.
B – Women’s regular width D – Men’s regular width C – Men's Narrow C – Women's Wide E – Men's Wide EE – Men's Extra wide
When shopping for cowboy boots you may have felt confused by the random letters in the size - don't worry, you are not alone. Those letters actually hold a meaning and it is to tell you the width of the cowboy boot. When shopping for a pair of cowboy boots the getting the correct width size is just as important as the length. It is crucial when shopping for boots to make sure they fit well so you can get better support, more comfort, and way less blisters.
So lets take a look at these letters. B is considered a women's regular width and D is considered men's regular width. Then there is C, this size for men is narrow, but for women it is considered wide. E and EE step things up for wider feet. E is men's wide and EE is men's extra wide.
When trying on boots for the first time you will want to start with the regular widths and go from there. For men, you may want to start off with D and move from there. Ladies regular fit is B, but if that is snug on the sides try switching to a C. When trying on cowboy boots for the first time, try out different width sizes, your feet will thank you.