Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet
Are you looking for wide-fitting shoes? Then, you’ve come to the right place! Shoe Clinic carries a large selection of running shoes in various fits, sizes and widths.
When it comes to running shoes for wide feet, most brands that Shoe Clinic stock have width options. This article will explore what elements make a quality wide-fitting running shoe and how to know if you need a wide fit.
When choosing running shoes for your extra-wide feet, choosing the correct size is of primary importance. Failure to do so may not only result in discomfort, but it can also cause some serious foot problems in the long run. When your shoes fit correctly your feet will no longer be squeezed uncomfortably, normally resulting in pain, or have that annoying numb feeling.
What should you look for in a running shoe if you have wide feet so that you can experience maximum comfort and foot satisfaction? Let’s find out.
Who Needs Wide Shoes?
While folks with wide feet need wide-fitting shoes, you may be surprised to find that they’re not the only ones who can benefit from a wide-fit shoe. For example, folks with exceptionally high arches may feel more comfortable with a wider fitting running shoe.
Commonly, when a person has a wide foot, you can see the shoe material bulging and stretching at the sides of the shoes, looking as if they were about to burst at the seams. You’ll probably also notice blistering or calluses forming in the spots where your shoe is fitting too tightly.
The size and fit of a shoe can make a vast difference in comfort level throughout the day. This can can have a major impact on productivity and overall health and wellbeing. Choosing a proper fitting shoe can increase your stamina. This is one of the main reasons why choosing a shoe with the right fit is important.
Shoe Clinic measures every customer’s feet using our Volumental 3D Scanner to determine what width is most suitable, as many running shoes come in different widths. The Volumental 3D Scanner is extremely accurate in width, length & arch measurements so this means the shoes selected will be exactly what your feet require. Choosing the correctly sized shoes for your feet is not only important, it is critical!
Let’s examine what design features make for a great running shoe and then review a few different athletic shoe brands with those elements in mind.
Features to Look for in a Wide-Fitting Shoe:
- Support (typically arch support)
- Expandable material
- A wide base
- Good depth in the forefoot
- Removable insoles
- A variety of width options to choose from
Shoe Clinic’s Top Picks for Wide Feet!
New Balance
New Balance is a great brand for wide feet. New Balance checks off just about all the boxes for every category that makes for an ideal pair of running shoes for people with wide feet. They offer many different widths in a number of running models, right through to 6E in men's & 2E in women's. The three most popular width models in the New Balance range are the 860 v15 (support), 880v15 (cushioning) and Hierro v9 (trail).
Asics
What makes Asics a particularly great running shoe for people with wide feet is that they are available in a wide range of widths, including narrow, standard, wide, and extra-wide.
While some shoe brands only offer one standardised width size, Asics offers multiple. With four width size options, no matter how wide your foot is, you’re bound to find a pair of Asics that are comfortable. Popular Asics models available in widths are Kayano 33, GT-2000 15 (both support), Nimbus 28 (cushioning) and Gel-Trabuco 14 (trail).
Brooks
Another great running shoe brand for people with wide feet is Brooks. Like Asics, Brooks understands that feet come in all different shapes and sizes and offer running shoes ranging from narrow to extra-wide.
A few of the most popular Brooks running shoe styles that are known to offer a wide fit is Adrenaline GTS 25 (support), Ghost 18 (cushioning) & Cascadia 20 (trail).
Mizuno
Mizuno is also another great shoe brand known for its wide-fitting running shoe options for both men and women, including Wave Inspire 22 (support), Wave Rider 30 (cushioning) & Wave Rider GTX 3 (trail).
Hoka
Hoka offers a variety of wide-fitting running shoes for runners of all experience levels, including Bondi 9 (support), Clifton 11 (cushioning) and Challenger ATR 8 (trail).
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, this article has helped you learn more about how to select running shoes for wide feet. Selecting a properly fitting shoe is as important as the brand you choose. The size and fit of the shoe play a major role in the wearer’s comfort level throughout the day, so be sure to get properly fitted and sized next time you are visiting your local Shoe Clinic.
