Running shoes for wide feet

[SJ60]

I’ve got wide feet...anyone else with this problem found comfy running shoes? I’d be grateful for some ideas. Thank you

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

I'm not sure which brands are wider than others.. tho i know some are... however I do know that my friend recently bought Brooks and was concerned as she bought men's and she told me men's shoes are wider... (I didn't know this!)...anyway she contacted Brooks who indeed told her that men's shoes are fractionally wider than women's.

I'm sure if you go for a gait analysis they will fit you correctly ... They know their stuff!.. you will not be disappointed

[SJ60 in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you. I’m excited to get to week 9. I’m really enjoying the challenge. Got to get through W7R2 tomorrow first 😱

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to SJ60]

You will smash it... This magical plan sets us up for success!.....

and you will love your reward of new running shoes too!

[Dogdays in reply to SJ60]

I have wide feet and brooks would be my first ones to go for, had to stop running but still use them for walking super comfortable and springy

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Brooks make a wide for shoe. Nike are meant to be fairly generous in width.

This post about shoes may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[metamorphfreebird Graduate]

My Hoka Arahi are wide too whereas Asics are usually a bit narrower.

[SmilelikeImeanIt Graduate]

Depends how wide you need! My feet are wide too, I wear a size bigger than I need in length (ie if measured, I should have a 5 but wear a 6 to accommodate width). ASICS have been great for me. Nike are variable depending on style.

[Jim_Gray Graduate]

Nike revolution 5 are made deliberately wide to provide a large foot bed. Maybe those will work for you.

[AnneAnne Graduate]

I went to an independent running shop and tried four different pairs on. I got a pair of Altra Provision 4, they’re wide at the front - I feel like a toddler in them but they’re just what I need with wide feet and a bunionette (sounds cute but it really isn’t 😂). The guy in the shop said they’re a bit marmite though. I love them 😊

[Jayrunner Graduate]

I have the same problem and osteoarthritis and bunion affecting one foot particularly. Finding footwear is always a major problem. I have tried men’s but have found them uncomfortable in other ways.

I started the programme with an old pair of ASICS which to get the width were a size bigger but though okayish being slightly longer were not precise enough.

A few weeks ago I found Nike have a wide version of some of their women’s and bought a beautiful pair which once I got used to the difference in style are really comfortable with adequate room for toes and no pressure on the affected joints.

I’ll post again with the model. The wide version comes in black and white only.

[SJ60]

Thank you very much everyone. Lots to think about there 👍

[Jayrunner Graduate]

Nike zoom vomero 14

[Dexy5 Graduate]

If you go to a proper running shop they will find the right shoes for you. I have brooks shoes in wide , and Saucony shoes in normal width so they are all a bit different, even between a brands own range. Men’s shoes tend to be wider too . A gait analysis will find whether you need a support shoe to correct running style. Good luck.

[mecman]

Hoka do wide fit options on some of their models.

[Whydothis Graduate]

I have always had very wide feet and now have a bunion coming. Before I started running I consulted my mother's podiatrist about what to wear for walking, and he said two things that have helped. One is wearing boots rather than shoes as much as possible, because that gives more pressure on top of the foot which is good for the bunion - that bit is not much help for running, but it helps me generally and has almost got rid of the pain from the bunion.

More importantly now I am doing this programme, he advised that when I do wear trainers I should buy them a size up for length, and buy ones that lace up as high as possible, as well as being sure they are perfectly comfortable. I have not yet ventured into town for any shopping, so I am running in trainers that I bought last year from a specialist walking shop after his advice. So far I (just back from w4r2) I have been so comfortable that I feel no need to change them, but if and when I decide to buy proper running shoes I will be careful to follow the same advice.

[SJ60 in reply to Whydothis]

Thank you

[Rowers Graduate]

I'd recommend a proper fitting too. I have a delightful bunion on my right foot but I'm super comfortable in Mizuno Wave Equate - just got version 4 after version 3 developed a hole!

[gallopinghairpin Graduate]

My daughter saw a podiatrist yesterday and she recommended Hoka’s as well. They come in normal and wide fittings. There is an independent running shop called Up and Running. They do a gait analysis. There maybe one near to you.

[SJ60 in reply to gallopinghairpin]

Just googled and there’s one about 10 miles away and I can book in for gait analysis 👍 I’ll get an appointment for a couple of weeks time when I graduate...my incentive to keep going!

[Amnotaclimbingframe]

I need orthotics and my feet seemed to have spread with age so always go to a running shop where the staff know their stuff. Always had hang up over size 7 feet so.imagine my feeling at needing mens size 9 (orthotics do that!) - but new shoes this week made big difference in how feet feel. Good luck.

[Mumpark Graduate]

New balance do different width fittings Running shoes I have bunions but I still use a standard b width fitting But I know they do wider.

Hope this helps

[NikonikoFred]

You can buy Vivobarefoot shoes. I just had a pair arrive. They're extra wide at the toe end. And not too expensive.

[Scout37 Graduate]

My feet are wide below the toes and I have a hammer toe which can't handle tight so I did lots of research. In the end, after online gait check I picked a Saucony Triumph Iso 5, which is extra roomy at the front. This really works for me, love them.

[SJ60]

Loads of good advice...thank you so much 🥰

[Kat332zz Graduate]

I use Merrell mainly but have both a Brooks and Altra. Brooks was supposed to be for the gym but that’s gone awol! I don’t get on well with the Altra, just what I’m used to and running style not comfort-wise.

[SJ60 in reply to Kat332zz]

I’m running in my Merrell walking shoes at the moment with extra squidgy insoles. They do the job and are comfy but I’m thinking shoes specifically for running might be better

[Kat332zz Graduate in reply to SJ60]

I think you’re right. I don’t think I could run in my Merrell walking boots. I got some running ones with gortex, I hate wet feet!

[Jayrunner Graduate]

Someone mentioned firmness on top of foot helped bunion. Not the same for me as have to minimise pressure on instep because of arthritic changes. Challenge to find comfortable running shoes that remain firmly attached without tightening the laces in that area!

I presume gait analysis would help enormously though before completing the running programme I had no running gait to assess. Won’t be going until current situation is behind us.

Good luck with your search!

[Hedwigismyowl Graduate]

Hiya, I have really wide feet and have had Nike and New Balance trainers in the past but I bought some Brooks extra wide fit a few months ago after reading lots of advice about wide feet and they are so comfortable! Totally recommend them!

[shsoga Graduate]

I have very wide, very large feet – made worse by needing shoes that will accommodate my hefty custom orthotics. I use New Balance wide fitting or Hoka wide fitting for trail running (although the Hokas do not come up as quite as wide as the NB in my experience). I have never tried Brooks wide fitting as they don’t go big enough in women’s sizes for me.

I would not recommend going for men’s shoes. Yes, they are wider, but they are also wider around the heel which often leads to slipping for women. I had this with my first pair which were men’s. A man’s standard width is a D, but the brands that do an extra wide for women will also be a D and much more snug around the heel.

I hope you end up with something comfortable and gorgeous!

[SJ60 in reply to shsoga]

Thank you 👍