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you cannot purchase directly from a manufacturer's Website that
is listed here, look for a list of retailers that stock the company's
products. If the retailer doesn't stock the full range, you may
have to special order your taller sizes.
OUR LIST SO FAR
Special situations call for special accoutrements. Here are the
items we have found so far.
Specialty Footware
Airwalk - Snowboard Boots
Their
Freeride snowboard boots go to men's size 14. Airwalk sells some models on its web site.
Alpina Sports - Winter Boots & Shoes
Their
Website offers styles for downhill, cross country and
racing. Two of Alpina's alpine boots, the Challenger and Avant series,
are sized up to 31.5 in mondo-point (roughly U.S. men's size 14).
In Nordic boots, the NNN 104 and 101 touring models are sized up
to 50 (about size 15), while several backcountry boots have sizes
up to 49 (about 14½). Alpina also offers some of its women's
Nordic boots in sizes up to 42 (about U.S. women's size 10½)
Burton - Snowboard Boots
They make snowboard boots up to size 15 in the following styles: Ruler, Freestyle, Moto and Breed (most come in both strap and step-in interfaces). In its women-specific boots, Sapphire, Freestyle and Moto models come in size 11
Dalbello - Ski Boots
Their WEBSITE offers the Avanti model comes in sizes to 31.5 mondo-point (about U.S. men's size 14), while Carvex and Innovex are sized to 32.0 (about size 14½).
Footjoy Shoes - Large Size Golf Shoes
They don't have a Website, but you can call the New York store on 212-753-8522.
Lange - Ski Boots
Most Lange
alpine ski boots in the multiperformance and recreational categories
have sizes up to 32.5 mondo-point (about size 15) in men's boots
and up to 28.5 (about size 11½) in women-specific boots. Even
the Lange rental boots go up to 32.5; call around to rental shops
ahead of time to see if they stock this size because you may be
able to reserve them in advance.
Lowa Ski Boots
Several Lowa
ski boot models are made in sizes up to about men's 14.
Mekan Shoes - Ski Boots
Custom made shoes and ski Boots their custom ski boots run about
$600. We couldn't find their Website, but you can call them on 801
272 4710
Snowjam - Ski Boots
Boot sizes up to men's 14. Links on the
web site will put you in touch with online retailers
that sell their boots.
Rossignol - Ski Boots
Most models of Rossignol alpine ski boots are sized up to 31.5 mondo-point (about U.S. men's size 14). Women-specific boots are sized up to 27.5 (about U.S. women's size 10½).
Tecnica - Ski Boots
Tecnica's
Entryx alpine ski boot series is sized to 32.0 mondo-point (about
size 14½). Women-specific models top out at 27.5 (about U.S.
women's size 10½)
Wilderness Outfitters- Ski Boots
The company usually stocks at least two styles up to size 16. They
have reasonable prices, but no Website that we could find. You can
call them on 800-778-3636
Wissota Traders - Slippers
They offer a large selection of slippers for men in sizes 6 to 20,
widths AAA to EEEEEE and for women in sizes 4 to 13, widths AAAAA
to EEEE. All are available via catalog or through their
website. Now your toes can stay toasty year-round!
Zappos - Full Range of Special Sizes for Special
Activitites
With the most generous shipping and return policies, the
Zappos Outdoor Performance Page should be your first
stop when looking for outdoor performance footwear for skiing and
winter activities they even have snow shoes! Zappos also ofers footwear
for backpacking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, nordic
walking and more.
Snow & Ski
Snow Gear Listed Here
If you're looking for winter footwear, scroll up or jump to the
top of our Specialty Footware List.
T. Lame Skiwear - Snow Gear
They claim to have "Skiwear in Extreme Sizes" and offer
a small catalog with both men's and women's ski clothing.
T. Lame Skiwear
100 E. Meadow Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
1-800-294-4536
Beautiful Skier - Snow Gear
This company develops and markets skiwear and outerwear for the
active and not-so-active, full-figured or tall men and woman. Their
Website offers jackets, pants and silk underwear, though
you'll have to contact them directly to find what inseams are available.
Big Men - Snow Gear
Their Boston area store and catalog have been around since 1946
and their Website
features a nice selection of ski bibs, jackets, longer winter gloves
and even a snowmobile suit.
Greater Salt Lake Clothing Company - Snow
Gear
They specialize in activewear (including ski clothing) for big and
tall women and men. Please note that this
site does not offer encrypted credit-card purchasing,
so please order by phone or mail to protect your personal and financial
information
Kombi - Snow Gear
This manufacturer produces larger sizes for all of their knitwear
and baselayer lines. These include next-to-skin first and second
weight layers, micro fleece and turtlenecks. Their
Website shows men's sizes go up to XXXL, but they don't
list inseams available for bottoms. In women's sizes, specific baselayers
go up to XL, which fits sizes 16 to 18.
Junonia - Snow Gear
This company sells women's activewear for sizes 14 and up. At the
Junonia
Website, you'll find snow sports jackets and pants
in the Outerwear category.
Performance Fleece - Snow Gear
Their site loads a little slow, but Beyond
Fleece is a resource to check out if you're looking for
activeware. They make windproof, warm, performance jackets and pants
to order. The prices are reasonable considering each item is custom
made.
Sport Obermeyer - Snow Gear
This manufacturer makes women's clothing in sizes from 4 to 20 and
men's sizes from XS to 2X. Select styles for men and women are also
available in short and tall lengths. The
Obermeyer web site lists retailers; you can special-order
the taller clothing through one of the retailers closest to you.
Red Ledge
Their Website lets you search for offline retailers. They make gear in sizes up to XXL. They also let you request a catalog.
Winter Silks
Since the 1980's Winter Silks has offered a wide range of silk undergarments designed to keep men and women warm all winter long. They have a store in Madison WI and their website offers tall sizes in many styles of long underware.
Zamp Helmets
The Zamp XL helmet has one of the most generous fits in the industry, according to the manufacturer's Website, so if you've had some trouble finding a helmet that fits, give Zamp a try.
Tall Uniforms
All Heart Medical Uniforms
This
site carries a selection of tall-sized scrubs, lab coats
and other medical uniforms.
E.R. Moore's Judicial Apparel
Tall judges can check out this
page to find judicial robes.
Professional's Choice
Women's uniforms in tall sizes. They are mostly medical, but others
are available as well. They also carry nursing shoes to size 12eee.
Professional's Choice
Box 649
Nashua, NH 03061
Phone: 1-800-7354994
Tall Scrubs
This great Website
offers durable, high quality scrubs that are made in the United
States. They stock extremely long uniforms in sizes from XSTall
to 5XTall. They even have a new customer discount off your first
scrub set.
Sassy Scrubs
This Website
specializes in custom scrub wear. Their range includes custom length
options for tall people, maternity scrubs and over 400 color and
print choices in sizes xxs up to 6xl.
Tall Robes
Academic Caps, Gowns & Accessories
E.R. Moore has been serving the nation's schools since 1907 and
through the years over 50 million American students have worn E.R.
Moore caps and gowns. They do not have ecommerce enabled on their
Web
Site, but you can download an order form.
Choir & Church Apparel
E.R. Moore also sells church apparel, choir robes and accessories.
You have to deal with a local sales representative to get them,
but you can see the special
pages on their web site for more info.
 
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