The Most Comfortable Wide Shoes

One Size Does Not Fit All

When we shop for shoes, the focus is always on size – the length of the shoe. But when you think about it, our feet are not flat, therefore width and girth are equally as important to achieve the best fit. Unfortunately, most brands only offer one standard width which is supposed to fit everyone! This is when foot problems start to arise and the majority of the population tries to cram their feet into something that is too narrow. Ill fitting shoes squeeze the feet and toes in all directions creating pain, discomfort and potentially other problems that can affect the feet, knees, and back.
The simple switch to wide width shoes is the solution allowing you to feel great on your feet. Specialty footwear brands not only focus on the technology inside in the shoes, but also on offering multiple widths starting from narrow, all the way up to extra extra wide, giving you plenty to choose from to achieve a custom fit.
Wide Shoes

The Most Comfortable Wide Shoes

Wide Shoes

One Size Does Not Fit All

When we shop for shoes, the focus is always on size – the length of the shoe. But when you think about it, our feet are not flat, therefore width and girth are equally as important to achieve the best fit. Unfortunately, most brands only offer one standard width which is supposed to fit everyone! This is when foot problems start to arise and the majority of the population tries to cram their feet into something that is too narrow. Ill fitting shoes squeeze the feet and toes in all directions creating pain, discomfort and potentially other problems that can affect the feet, knees, and back.
The simple switch to wide width shoes is the solution allowing you to feel great on your feet. Specialty footwear brands not only focus on the technology inside in the shoes, but also on offering multiple widths starting from narrow, all the way up to extra extra wide, giving you plenty to choose from to achieve a custom fit.

The Most Comfortable Wide Shoes

The Most Comfortable Wide Shoes

Best Shoes for Wide Shoes
Best Shoes for Wide Shoes

“Love, love, LOVE these shoes!
I have a diabetic foot condition that requires me to wear 6E width shoes, which are incredibly hard to find. These shoes have been a blessing! They feel as comfortable as slippers, yet they are sturdy and holding up well. And they fit my VERY wide foot.”

– Bulle Rock Bill

What Causes Wide Width Feet?

Generally, people’s genetics determine whether they will have wide feet, much like other parts of your body. However, there are other factors that can contribute to a wide foot.
   
Injury: A foot that has sustained an injury may change shape and require a wider shoe.
Swelling: Whether you have a condition such as Edema, are pregnant, take certain medication or have just been on your feet all day, fluid can build up in your feet, ankles and legs, causing them to swell and become wider.
Bunions/Hammertoes: Having a bunion automatically makes your foot wider because of the protruding bone deformity. Hammertoes can also create a wider foot if the toes start to overlap.
Age: As we age, our body changes. Ligaments and tendons become looser, and the feet flatten, creating a wider silhouette.
Bad footwear: the shoes you put on your feet can alter their shape. It is known that women who wear high heels damage their feet. The same goes for any type of footwear that is too tight or doesn’t offer support.
 

What Makes Orthofeet the Best Shoes for Wide Feet?

 

 

The best comfortable wide shoes are meticulously designed with special features to create the ideal conditions for wide feet. Orthofeet extra wide shoes have:

Stretch uppers

360 stretch knit materials are fantastic for wide feet since they are super flexible, meaning they expand, contract and conform to your specific foot shape. So, if your feet are fine in the morning and start to swell over the course of the day, the shoes will stretch with them.

Unique shaped toe box

A wide, round and tall forefoot is key to creating a pressure free environment for the toes and accommodates wide feet.

Extra depth

A foot that is wide is not just wide across but also wide in girth – all around. Therefore, extra space from the top to bottom is essential for a wide foot.

Extended widths

Orthofeet shoes for wide feet are available in wide, extra wide and extra extra wide widths in both men’s and women’s shoes.

Wide last

When a shoe company designs shoes, they determine the shape or silhouette of the shoes. To make shoes more flattering and appealing, most brands tend to make the shape narrower. Orthofeet’s silhouette is wider from the heel to toe area, emulating the true shape of the foot.