I hear you. I have a friend whose feet are practically square (small exaggeration). He has to buy custom-made shoes. In today's world, cobblers who make shoes from scratch are few and far between.....and very expensive.
We used to use a cobbler when I was a kid. He taught me how to buy shoes. I have one custom pair of boots. They are very well made, fit perfectly, can be worn in the muck or for dress, cost a bleep of a lot, and are worth every penny. I also have some men’s footwear. Very comfy and better made than ladies shoes. I think guys are less likely to put up with flimsy footwear.
I also take excellent care of my footwear. I got that habit, along with my huge feet, from my late dad. :-)