What has happened to shoes in this country? My feet haven't grown any wider, so why does every pair of shoes, boots and slippers pinch my feet. Last month I bought a pair of boots, size 8DD. They're too tight in the heels. I bought this pair of Moccassin slippers, size 8-3E width. They're too tight!! They pinch my feet! They look nice, they're made OK, but they pinch my feet.