Shoes to use in the gym for those with wide feet?

RhapsodyWinters
RhapsodyWinters Posts: 128 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Good morning everyone!

So, I'm currently on track for losing weight, and I've been using the elliptical 6 days a week (3 of those are only for 15 minutes after doing strength training. The other 3 are 30-45 minutes), and I've noticed my current shoes make the front half of my foot numb after a while. I'm assuming it's because the shoe has a narrow toe box, and moving repetitively makes my toes pinch together, cutting off circulation.

If any of you have wide feet (I'm F, 7 1/2 Wide as measured by a professional), what shoe do you wear for the gym?

Also, I'm an under pronator. As my natural gait, I primarly put all my weight to the outer side of my foot.

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    If you're not running, skateboard shoes are great for the gym. They're wide & comfy. And they don't have an overly spongy sole or raised heel like most running shoes, so they give better stability for strength training, walking, etc. Try on a few pairs at a sporting goods store and see which you like best. :+1:
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    They are expensive, but I really like Asics Cumulus. They come in wide width, are cushioned, and are excellent for us supinators. You can also see Easy Spirit who carry extra wide widths.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I use wrestling shoes perfect for wide feet, light as a feather, with no cushion so perfect for lifting.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Try on a pair of Hoka One Ones. Nice roomy toe box and I think they come in widths.
  • kristinann308
    kristinann308 Posts: 53 Member
    Brooks for my wide feet. Try them out at a running store first!
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    Trying different lacing techniques before you change up shoes. Try untying them and retying as you change workouts and see if that helps.

    Your body is building up new capillary beds to support your new physical endeavors. Give it time and you will adapt.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    So, obviously you need a stable shoe for lifting, so most running shoes are not good -- too gushy. But, I used to have a pair of Altra Zero Drops. Altras all have an extra wide toe box and the Zero Drops, because they had no heel had very little sole and it was a hard sole. I don't think they make the Zero Drops anymore, but I will bet they have some models with only minimal sole.
    I have also worn trail shoes in the gym because, again, trail running shoes tend to have less heel and are firmer. It is easier to find trail running shoes that come in widths than it is to find lifting shoes that come in widths.

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