These Are the Best Sneakers for Wide Feet, According to a Podiatrist
It’s an age-old tale: You see a pair of shoes you absolutely love and insist on buying them, even though the fit isn’t perfect, reasoning to yourself that you’ll be able to wear them in. Unfortunately, according to podiatrist Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, a Vionic Innovation Lab member, this shoe-shopping philosophy is an absolute no-no, especially when you’ve got a wider foot.
“From the moment you try them on in the store, the shoes should fit comfortably and feel just right,” Sutera explains. “If they’re tight, try the next width up or a different style. Breaking shoes in damages feet in the process.” Luckily, finding sneakers that comfortably fit a wide foot isn’t that hard. According to Sutera, styles with adjustable straps and a more rounded or square-shaped toe box tend to better suit a wide foot. Many brands also allow shoppers to pick their preferred width (e.g., M for medium and W for wide).
Another top tip for spotting the best sneakers for wide feet? Make sure the shoe width matches the width of your foot. “Put the shoe next to your foot to quickly see if it’s the correct shape,” Sutera says. “Shoes that don’t match your natural shape will be too tight and cause short-term—and possibly long-term—pain and potential problems.”
Sutera notes that ingrown toenails, bunions, hammertoes, calluses, corns, pinched nerves, and bone spurs are some long-term effects of wearing footwear that doesn’t fit properly. She also listed Vionic, New Balance, and Saucony as three of the most trusted offerings. Speaking of which, see and shop our favorite trainers from each brand—plus a few others—below.
1. Vionic Tokyo Sneaker
2. Vionic Walker Classic
3. Nothing New Low Top Sneakers
Nothing New’s sneakers are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and other sustainable materials. Pretty cool, right?
4. New Balance 2002R Sneakers
5. Vionic Kimmie Perf Sneaker
6. Saucony Triumph 18 Running Shoe
7. Munro Dash Sneakers
8. Vans Old Skool Sneaker
9. Vionic Walker Sneakers
10. Veja Campo Leather and Suede Sneakers
Sutera recommends a style with a Velcro fastening.
11. New Balance Fresh Foam Roav
12. Vionic Codie Slip-On Sneakers
13. New Balance 574 Core
14. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Canvas Sneakers
15. Casablanca Tennis Court Sneakers
16. Saucony Jazz Lowpro Sneaker
17. Vince Suede Warren Sneaker
18. Vionic Shayla Sneakers
19. Vans Classic Slip-On Sneakers
20. Vionic Essence Galia Lace Up Sneakers
21. Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39 Running Shoe
22. Adidas Gazelle Sneakers
23. Hoka Bondi 8
24. Nike Cortez TXT Sneaker
25. Adidas Superstar Sneakers
26. Brooks Launch 9 Neutral Running Shoe
27. Naturalizer Morrison Sneaker
28. Merrell Siren Edge 3 Sneaker
29. Brooks Addiction 2 Walking Shoe
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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