What is a Brannock Device?

Correct answer: A measuring device used for shoe size

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Crownline58
Crownline58
what a great invention!
ollie
ollie
I used one every day when I sold shoes back in the 80's. Back in the day where you got good customer service.
ollie
ollie
PC, it also measured width.
Lily
Lily
Ollie... you're right about customer service..I worked for 35 years from the 80s in a shoe shop and loved it. Specialising in wide fitting shoes..nothing like it now.
Player #97184361
Player #97184361
ollie, I believe that’s the difficulty regular shoe maker has this narrow model of shoe sizes, they never seem to recognize or remember witdth is most unusual and different. ! ! !
Dena
Dena
I have wide feet & I remember my dad saying to the assistant,”forget the shoes & give her the box”!
PC
PC
Player #40380450, might still be wise to put your foot in? Length is not the only determinate of fit.