Wide Fit Shoes Options? - Weight Weenies (2024)

FAQs

What size is wide fit shoes? ›

Generally, a wider-fit shoe has a toe box which is a quarter of an inch bigger than the width of a standard-size shoe.

Because our shoes are wider and deeper it may mean that you come down a size compared to the shoes you have been wearing. This is quite common and it is because our shoes are wider, so your feet have more space and don't need the extra length.

For women, a men's Medium (D) is considered a Wide width, while anything E or bigger is Extra Wide. For men, Wide typically starts at E and anything greater than 2E is considered Extra Wide. Not all brands will offer widths in every increment, and 2E/4E are the most common.

First, you can try on a pair of shoes and see how they feel. If the shoes feel tight or pinch at the sides, you likely have wider feet. If there is a lot of extra space or the shoes feel loose, you may have narrower feet. Another way to tell is by looking at the shape of your foot.

A regular or medium foot width is a little less than half of your foot size in inches. For example, if you wear a size 7 shoe, then a regular foot width would be around 3.45 inches, whereas a wide size 7 foot would measure anywhere from 3.75 to 4.25 inches.

Yes, you can wear wide shoes even if you don't have wide feet. They provide extra room for your toes to move comfortably, reducing the risk of blisters and foot pain, but be careful about them being too wide, as that could lead to other problems. Footwear should always be comfy but also snug and supportive.

If you have wide feet, you should buy shoes a half size larger. This is because shoe width increases slightly as shoe length increases. A shoe that's half a size longer will often be a little bit wider. However, it's important to try on shoes before you buy them to make sure they fit comfortably.

However, wide shoes may not be the most comfortable on your feet or the most secure and supportive. A half size up is a good option if you just want a little more room, but whether to go wider or just bigger will depend on the style of the shoe and how long you will be wearing it.

If the measurement is more than 3 5/16 inches, you may have wide feet and may need to consider purchasing shoes with a wider width. The width of your foot in centimeters is not important.

A wide width or wide fitting shoe will have the same length as a regular-sized shoe, but the toe box and forefoot width are wider to accommodate a wider foot. Wide-fitting shoes often have greater depth because wider feet are usually taller or deeper.

What is the size difference between wide and regular shoes? ›

At only about ⅛ of an inch difference, the size of a wide shoe and a regular width shoe is not easily noticeable by the human eye. However, it's the difference between total comfort and constant pain. When it comes to giving your foot a bit more room, this tiny fraction can make all the difference in comfort.

D = standard fitting. E = wide fitting. EE = extra-wide fitting. EEE = ultra-wide fitting. For more information, check out our women's shoe size guide.

To measure the width of your foot, stand on a firm surface and wrap a flexible tape measure around the widest part of your foot – near the big and little toe joints.