walking shoes for wide feet

[Meta menardi]

I regret to say I just accept the fact that I end up with shoes too long for me if I want the width. I suspect that a good number of people wear shoes that are too narrow 'cos they look better, and the manufacturers pander to this.

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by Dan Salter

I have wide feet and walking "boots" ( not shoes ) are made by Miendl ...which i was told are one of the wider makes? but not sure how much truth there is in that?

(Boots again I'm afraid) The numbheads at Cotswold told me that Meindl are on the narrow side?? Scarpas I believe are on the wide side and I've had these (Ranger model) in the past and liked them. Brashers are a wide one too, but a lass I was talking to in the Dales recently said her heels were loose in them and she got terrible blisters!

Regards, Chris

[dunlin]

Originally Posted by Emma S

Hi folks -

a bit of a query.

I have wide feet, and find all the walking/ all terrain type shoes e.g. salomon, merrell, etc, too narrow. I end up trying on a larger size to get a comfortable width fitting, then they end up not fitting on the heel and slopping up and down, which is no good.

Mens shoes rather than ladies are slightly better, but its still a problem.

I do have boots as well, but find boots too cumbersome for shorter walks and stuff like birdwatching etc.

Does anyone know of any brands or styles that are known for being a wider fit, or does anyone have any suggestions?

Anyone else with the same problem?

Hi emma
I have wide feet and for light summer walking i have a pair of teva sandals. They are designed for walkers. My boots are zimberlain leather hiking boots, they are reasonably wide but first time on they hurt a bit. I waterproof them with neatsfoot oil and that helps to soften them up a bit and being leather they do stretch slightly. They are now extremely comfortable.
...regards mark..........

[RobSutton]

Originally Posted by Pete Collins

....and so ended up getting some Scarpa Rangers for about the fifth time. So perhaps Scarpa are a brand that Emma and other people with wide feet might want to consider.

I've got fairly wide feet and have used Scarpa Boots and trainers for a number of years. They certainly seem to suit me.

[scifibooknut]

I would check out Brasher - they do a fairly wide fit and half sizes, too. I found they were perfect for rambling in....

[Diane1715]

I also got brashers, I have wide feet and my brashers were like slippers from day one, I did the scottish coast to coast in them and had no blisters!! Great boots!

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by Diane1715

I also got brashers, I have wide feet and my brashers were like slippers from day one, I did the scottish coast to coast in them and had no blisters!! Great boots!

Is that the same as the Southern Uplands Way or is it something else?

Regards, Chris

[Diane1715]

No, its a route from Oban to St Andrews, it takes in a little bit of the West Highland way. 126 miles (or 128 - my memory fades!! ha ha). We followed a route from a book from a man called Brian Smailes.

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by Diane1715

No, its a route from Oban to St Andrews, it takes in a little bit of the West Highland way. 126 miles (or 128 - my memory fades!! ha ha). We followed a route from a book from a man called Brian Smailes.

Okay, thanks for that. It's just that I've always fancied doing the Southern Uplands Way and was wondering what it is like.

Regards, Chris

[IsabellaE]

Hi
I to have experienced this problem, the best place for advice and selection was at Womens Shoes, Mens Shoes, Childrens Shoes, Buy Online, Shoesdirect.co.uk

I found the Ecco ones extremely wide and very comfortable for long walks.

Thanks
Izzy