Well, after getting out in my old REI/Raichle boots last weekend, and noticing the lack of tread on them, I think maybe it's time to look for another pair. Does anybody in the SF Bay area (East Bay, if possible) know of anyplace besides REI that has a good number of different makes/models of women's boots to try on? I'm pretty hard to fit (wide and tall toe area, narrow easily blistered heels) so just don't want to chance mail order - I've returned several pairs to Sierra Trading Post that just didn't fit well (though they were the "right" size).

I've only gone to the Berkeley REI - do some of the local outlets have better selections than others?

I can have these resoled (did that with the previous pair) but it would be nice to find another pair that works for me, maybe even better fitting than these.

You can check out Dom's in Livermore

Also check out Sunrise Mountaineering in Livermore

Excellent staff, lots of good choices

No connection, just satisfied customer

I would second trying Doms in Livermore--they are right down town

You might try Marmot Mountain Works in Berkeley.

Thanks to you all - I will check these out and also keep checking back for other suggestions.