Wide feet

[Minty4]

Struggling to find running shoes. Went to a specialist shop who advised I need a wide fitting and only New Balance do wide fittings. I'm going to a different shop tomorrow who do stock the wider fit but I'm worried as I have a high instep as well as a wide foot. Normal shoes are a nightmare to fit. I'm. It confident about tomorrow.

Does anyone else struggle like this?

[Millsie-J Graduate]

I have a wide fitting, a D fit. Brooks also do a wide fit. I have worn N B and Brooks and had no problems.

I understand men's shoes are a D fit as a standard but some have a wider heel back too.

Good luck runner!

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Aha! Perhaps I should try men's. I'll certainly bear it in mind.

[davelinks Graduate]

Wife slinky has wide foot, she eventually got comfy in a pair of Karrimor tempo3 from Sportsdirect, 1size bigger than her normal shoe size...

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

I was warned against buying a larger size (my usual trick with shoes) because of the positioning of the flex points in the shoe.

[davelinks Graduate]

Yeah, take that into account.But, feet swell and lengthen over a run, so make sure there’s a thumb’s width of space between your longest toe (which isn’t always the big toe) and the end of a shoe. A friend or shoe fitter can measure this while you stand with your shoes laced up. Your toes should also wiggle freely up and down..

[Slinkyminky Graduate]

I have wide feet and I have a pair of Brooks and a pair of Saucony

I was advised to buy a size up when running as your feet swell.

Are you going to a running shop?

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to Slinkyminky]

Hi Slinky. Yes, I went to one to get measured but they didn't stock wide. Going to another in the morning. They have them in stock but they're £115. Found them for £75 online so will probably just try them on and then order online. Sorry shoe shop. 😐

[Malc73 Graduate]

As others have said Brooks also do wide fitting shoes. I have a pair of Brooks Adrenaline gts 17, in wide. Only had them a a couple of weeks but they are great.

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to Malc73]

Thanks.

[chalky78]

I have a high arch and wide foot. I've found Mizuno trainers are wide and really comfortable.

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to chalky78]

Thanks.

[misswobble Graduate]

Nike do wide as well 🙂

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Great. Thank you. 😊

[Cc26]

Hi, I have very wide feet, a high instep and I'm a size 8-9. I'm basically a Neanderthal girl! Saucony suit me, especially the high instep. X

[misswobble Graduate]

Which Saucony model? 🙂

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Good luck with the shoe hunt! I posted last week about my search for wide fitting high arches & am pleased with my new Brooks Ravenna 8. Definitely take your usual socks with you & don't go up too much in length as they won't fit well in the places that matter.

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Thanks Slinky. I got some. I had little choice but excellent customer service from an independent in Worcester. I got the New Balance ones which had been recommended. 😊

[Slinkymalinki Graduate]

Glad you got some - I can't believe the difference a new pair can make! I'm in Stroud & sometimes pop up to Worcester for a change. What's the shop called?

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Knowles. It's an independent too which is always a bonus.

[figmeg Graduate]

Reeboks and Karrimor are pretty wide (speaking as a fellow hobbit) Oh, just noticed you've bought some already!

[figmeg Graduate in reply to figmeg]

I'll try New Balance, they're supposed to be very good

[Minty4 Graduate in reply to figmeg]

They're certainly comfortable.