Bigfoot rugby player can’t get boots
A Welsh rugby player has been forced out of playing because he can't find boots big enough for his huge feet - and his club are appealing for help.
22 year old Carl Griffiths is 6 feet 8 inches tall and has size 21 feet. He was forced to play rugby in a pair of boots that were three sizes too small - at size 18 - but they've fallen apart, and now he can't play with his local team because he can't find new boots to fit him.
The club really want their player back, he’s very handy for lineouts apparently, and are appealing for help to get Carl new boots.
@BigTallOrder can u plz Help Our Carl Griffiths find rugby boots? Carl desperately needs new boots,he is size 21! pic.twitter.com/HV7TuH1Ftc
— Trimsaran Rugby (@TrimsaranRugby) January 1, 2015
The cause has been picked up by rugby fans and news outlets around the UK, who are appealing to sports companies to find or make boots for him.
Rugby player Carl Griffiths has been forced to sit on the bench - because he can't find any SIZE 21 boots! #Bigfoothttp://t.co/3f3axpvBC1
— Wales News Service (@WNS_news) January 8, 2015
Can anyone help our player Carl Griffiths find size 21 rugby boots?http://t.co/HKJ4LWSDYS#pleasehelp#bigfoot
— Trimsaran Rugby (@TrimsaranRugby) December 31, 2014
One sports chain quoted him €380 for a custom made pair, but he's hoping to find something more affordable.
Carl made this video three years ago explaining what life is like when you are too big for your boots.
