Wide feet

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rblauvelt7
rblauvelt7 Posts: 97 Member
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Does anybody else have wide feet? And if so, any suggestions on running shoes? My running shoes were great... until I actually started running. When I was just walking in them, it wasn't so bad, but now that I'm actually running multiple miles, my feet are killing me. And it's gotten to the point where I try to loosen them as much as possible, but then I just feel unstable. Any suggestions?

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  • brndygrl98
    brndygrl98 Posts: 196 Member
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    I haven't found a pair of shoes that helps yet! Someone told me to try Asics, but I haven't been able to buy any yet. :ohwell:
  • teasdino
    teasdino Posts: 228 Member
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    www.footsmart.com
    Awesome place for my duck feet....as the hub likes to call them. Type in the search area spira once you get to the site. These shoes have springs inside and will wear pretty decent. The wide is actually wide. They also have other things for feet issues. Great place!
    Hope this helps
  • MMAsac
    MMAsac Posts: 191
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    I have wide feet as well. I like Asics and Wide nike shoes. NB are terrible for running in I have found
  • sfaus
    sfaus Posts: 3
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    Definitely head to a store that specializes in running shoes and tell them what you're going through. They will be most likely to have wide sizes if needed and recommend the right shoe for you! If you have favorite running socks, or if you wear orthotics make sure you bring them to the fitting. Make sure they bring out multiple pairs for you to try and ask them to watch you run in them. Some stores will even video tape you. You want #1 the shoe that you feel best in and #2, the shoe your running form looks best in. You may feel like you're spending an arm and a leg, but for running shoes it is worth it. Expect to spend $90-120 on the right pair of shoes. Good luck!!!
  • a_freeman
    a_freeman Posts: 116 Member
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    I have a pair of NB 850s that I bought on sale at big 5. I run/walk a few miles every day and haven't had a problem. When I bought them, big 5 had a pretty large stock of wide sizes in various NB models
  • elliecolorado
    elliecolorado Posts: 1,040
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    I have the same problem. I just found some Nike shoes this weekend that fit great, but I had to spend hours at the store (I went to a Nike Outlet) trying on every pair of shoes until I found some that I liked. I also literally ran laps around the store just to test them out :)
  • megruder
    megruder Posts: 216
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    I went to a running store to have my feet fitted. I ended up with a Brooks running shoe in EXTRA WIDE. They have many different widths, might want to try them. Unfortunately there were a little more than I wanted to pay at $110, but they fit. I just need to get started running again so they don't become expensive dust collectors.
  • sherrillg
    sherrillg Posts: 322 Member
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    I love my Zoots. I have RA and very sore/tender feet. These have a mesh top with side laces. Very light weight. LOVE LOVE LOVE them!
  • Rurouni_Kou
    Rurouni_Kou Posts: 180 Member
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    I have wide feet and I run in a pair of Vibram Five Fingers Bikila* (I love my freaky plastic gorilla feet- so comfy and wonderful to run in!)






    *Standard disclaimer: If you switch to barefoot/minimalist running, do your research on it first and start off slow to avoid injury.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,554 Member
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    Nikes! My last 3 pair of running shoes have been Nikes, in spite of every salesperson telling me I should get New Balance because they are good for wide feet. They aren't good for me! I bought some once but my toes went numb so I went and bought another pair of Nikes.
    They cost a fortune (last pair were $240 Aussie dollars, so that would be about $250 US) but they don't make my feet hurt so are worth every bit of it.
  • lisamaroo
    lisamaroo Posts: 15 Member
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    I found that buying mens running shoes helps because their average width is a D whereas womens are only a B. My feet don't even fit in womens wide widths. I recently purchased a pair of 2E's (womens shoes) in Asics off of Amazon but have yet to receive them. I hope they'll be wide enough!
  • Sadie98072
    Sadie98072 Posts: 212 Member
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    Asics have been the only ones that dont cut off the circulation in my feet so far. My last 3 or 4 pairs have all been asics and Ive had no problems with any of them.
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
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    I am a Uk size 8 wide. Went to a specialist running shop and they analysed my walk and run. I ended up getting a mens trainer to fit my huge feet but my goodness it's made so much difference. No more knee and ankle pain and no more shin splints. I thought I was just aching after gym, didn't realise it was my trainers until I got new ones!! Really important to get them properly fitted.
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
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    I am a Uk size 8 wide. Went to a specialist running shop and they analysed my walk and run. I ended up getting a mend trainer to fit my huge feet but my goodness it's made so much difference. No more knee and ankle pain and no more shin splints. I thought I was just aching after gym, didn't realise it was my trainers until I got new ones!! Really important to get them properly fitted.
  • Amy_Do
    Amy_Do Posts: 20
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    I use to use Nike all the time then I had my foot properly sized and fitted and switched to an Asics - I was a little skeptical at first but now 4 pairs later I love them. I
  • JeninBelgium
    JeninBelgium Posts: 804 Member
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    I think it would be best for you to find a proper running store near you that can measure your feet, take an impression (you stand aon a scanner and it measures your pressure points) and do a gait check (basically they video your feet, enkles and legs while you walk or run on a tread mill

    I have duck feet (wide toes, narrow heels) which are apparently flat- I have had the most success with saucony, mizunos and brooks- in the past i really liked new balance (which makes some great running shoes in various widths) and a lot of people I know like asics- I recently bought a pair of adidas which surprised me as I never liekd those before- and while I feel the cushioning of the adidas is really good- the sauconys give me better stability
    when I was young and had higher arches nike was good for me but now I have no luck in finding a nike shoe which gives me the stability and cushioning that works for me

    the point- every manufacturer makes a lot of different running shoes for differnet kinds of feet- the kind of shoe which is best for you is most likely not what is best for me
    certain companies seem to make really quality running shoes for a variety of running styles (asics, saucony, brooks) others whereas other may focus more on fashion, or trends - but may also make something decent

    find a good running store near you (where marathon runners go- not a palce like footlocker) if you are uncertain where to look - check runnersworld magazine for resources
  • LexieSweetheart
    LexieSweetheart Posts: 793 Member
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    I hate having wide feet finding shoes is a nightmare and you can forget about all those cute shoes.
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
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    I don't wear a wide shoe, but I do have Asics, and they're really roomy and comfortable.

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