I've got pretty wide feet and I'm fed up with getting blisters after wearing shoes for just a few hours. I've tried mainstream brands but they're all too narrow. Do you know of any models or brands that actually make wide sizes?
What others say about "wide" ranges is true, but you should also look at hiking and outdoor brands - they design with width in mind by default because people are on their feet for long periods. I personally fell for a trail running model and it's been life-changing - my toes aren't crushed anymore and after 6-7 hours standing I get zero blisters. Also check out brands that make shoes for sensitive or unusual feet, like ones specializing in orthopedics, because they start with a more generous philosophy about width. Try them on in a store if you can - it's really the best way to feel if they actually work for you.
I've had the same issues and found my solution with classic sportswear brands by looking for their "wide" or "extra large" ranges - most of them make them, you just gotta find them on their site. Otherwise, brands like New Balance or ASICS actually make wide versions as their standard offering, and there are also specialists in wide shoes like Scholl's or certain Saucony lines that are way less tight at the front.
Asian brands like New Balance or Asics often come out with models that are way roomier in the forefoot, especially their running stuff - it's worth checking user reviews before you buy because the width can vary hugely from one model to another even within the same brand. So it's really more about finding the right specific model than finding the right brand in general.
You really gotta try them on in-store because "wide" doesn't mean much - I got sneakers that were supposed to be wide and they still squeezed my feet! What saved me was looking at models from brands that make shoes for activities where you're on your feet all day, like hiking or work stuff - they actually get that your feet shouldn't hurt. And honestly, don't just look at the width size, read what people say in the reviews, they always mention if it pinches in the front or not. Sometimes a "regular" brand will have a specific model that's killer for width - you just gotta find it!
A lot of people forget that work or safety shoe brands offer extra-wide sizes, and they're specifically designed to be worn for hours without blisters - it's really worth checking that out 🤔 Yeah, the "wide" ranges are pretty decent, but honestly before ordering online I'd really recommend trying them on in a store because two sneakers that are supposed to be wide from the same brand can have totally different fits at the toe area. And something simple but effective: also look at reviews from users who specifically mention the toe area, not just "it's wide" in general - it'll save you from more headaches!
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