Wide Walking Shoes

One of the biggest questions I receive here at this wide walking shoes blog is, “Where can I find wide shoes that fit?” Well, I decided to do some research and see if I can’t find some information to help everyone out.

For EE and 3E widths, you’d be hard-pressed to beat the selection at Zappos. They do, in fact carry widths up to a 9E. But as expected, for every “E” you add in width, the selection gets more narrow. Dress, casual and athletic styles are all available from some of the top names in footwear.

Check out, Zappos

Another good site for wide shoes at a good price is, Shoebuy.com here you can find New Balance, Rockport, Sperry, Florsheim and much more.

Lastly, a great place to find all kinds of clothing (including: men’s wide shoes) is the little talked about, amazon.com, using their search feature I was able to come up with pretty much all the major brands that specialize in wide shoes.

I hope this was able to help some of you out, and feel free to contact me if you have any information on finding wide shoes for men.

Also, if you’re having foot trouble, check out the WalkFit product, it’s $19.99 and comes highly recommended.

Good luck!

Looking for a good pair of shoes? Who isn’t. Finding yourself a great pair of shoes that fit you comfortably doesn’t have to be as time consuming and strenuous as you’re making it out to be. Below we have some tips for you when looking for a good pair of women’s wide shoes.

Tip #1 Specialty Shops Give You a Bigger Selection of Sizes and Designs

There are many involving stores, both online and with brick as well as motar, that concentrate on this sort of footwear industry. A few of the popular ones incorporate Chic, Bida, New Balance, Zappa’s, along with Silhouettes. Several stores are merely available on the web, but if you have never bought shoes over the web, you might be pleasantly surprised. In addition to a many more styles and designs readily available, typically, the prices are diminished.

Tip #2 Identify The Correct Shoe Width – It could Differ Amongst Suppliers

Whilst it might sound appropriate that every shoe size was the exact same between brands, it might vary significantly involving companies. This is especially the case for suppliers overseas. What generally is a “”D”” width in America could be a good “”E”” coming from a German company. It’s best to put on several unique brands of shoes at the nearby shoe retailer, regardless of whether they’re in variations you don’t prefer. You can record the sizes that suit your feet closest per various manufacturer. You are able to conduct a little research on the web to determine which organizations are accountable for these types of brands. It’s going to give you precisely the size you’ll need when buying on the net.

Tip #3 Don’t Avoid Every one of the “Cute” Shoes

If you love heels, but merely cannot ever manage to find that perfect match, then you will probably use a lot more luck searching on line. All the style publications say keep away from cute sandals? It’s your feet! Wear what you want and precisely what fits perfectly. Don’t allow another individual show you all those strappy flip flops really should be left for you to others. It’s about time for all ladies to start out revealing her wonderful wide width shoes!

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Echo

This leather pump has a stylish 2″ heel.
Foam padding for extra cushioning that lasts all day.
Rubber outsole is naturally flexible and shock absorbing.

Available Colors: Black Snk print, Black Croc pat, or Black nappa
Available Sizes: 6-10,11 Wide and Extra Wide

Wide walking shoes are a good choice for all men and women who don’t have “normal” shaped feet. Not all manufacturers even make wide shoes, but those who do have already opened their business to a new group of people. If you are looking for wide walking shoes, keep the following in mind.

Wide shoes can be found in almost every style of shoe and most brands now offer wide sizes. Moreover, the available size and width often differ between styles. Normally you can easily find special sizes and wide shoes, casual shoes, dress shoes, therapeutic shoes, outdoor shoes, sandals and slippers are my personal favorite. Manufacturers recognize that it may be looked at as “uncool”, the use of wide shoes. Which is why, many of them offer various colors and multiple styles to better suit your personal taste. It isn’t impossible to find and wear comfortable shoes you want. In fact, I can guarantee that if you search online for wide shoes, will find something that suits your needs.

Today, there are wide walking shoes for every occasion and all seasons. Now it’s easy to have wide width hiking boots for all your summer camping trips and a pair of sandals for your family vacation to the beach. Demand and acceptance of the shoes range is increasing and more shoes are available in wide sizes each year.

Something I often wonder. Does a factory owner on the coast make changes in production when making wide shoes. The simple answer is no. Wide walking shoes are manufactured with the same materials and the quality is just as good. The pattern, material, shape, sole, etc. usually do not change, only thing that changes are the dimensions.

The most important tip I can give you is I would say the most obvious. For the purchase of wide walking shoes its most importance to know the exact size of the feet and the width. This is paramount because to have access to the diversity of sizes and options discussed above, you may need to shop online and when you buy online, you can try before you buy.

Many people are embarrassed by their feet in width. Men and women often feel this way. Do not let that put you off . There is nothing wrong with your wide feet. By purchasing the right size shoes, really, you’re helping your feet look more natural and feel more comfortable.

Exercise is important for everybody, even those of us with wide feet! Running can be a lot more comfortable and enjoyable if you have shoes that fit correctly. Take a look at this news article about how to find the right running shoes for you. Hit the ground running in the right shoes

Get your shoes measured – buying the right size is the most important thing when it comes to getting a good fit.

Often you can get a narrow or wide fit, depending on the shape of your foot. If you are a woman with wide feet, consider trying some men’s shoes. Spend a good amount of time in the shop walking or jogging around in them. Try on both shoes – a lot of people have one foot slightly smaller than the other. There should be space to move at the end of your longest toe. Don’t settle for anything that does not feel completely comfortable.

Hotter Shoes offers many great shoes for women with wide feet. They just added a new EEE size and some more great styles. Check them out today!

Hotter Comfort Concept, the leading women’s comfort shoe specialist, has launched a new EEE width fitting as part of its mission to bring comfort to the nation’s feet.

Following research amongst its online, mail order and high street store customers, the UK shoemaker discovered an increased demand for wider fitting shoes mirroring longstanding trends that show that UK women’s feet are getting wider and longer. To cater for this growing market the company has introduced its best selling Dew and Leap styles in EEE fit for the first time and will be monitoring sales to decide whether to extend the range for Spring/Summer 2011.

“We’ve built our reputation designing and making comfortable women’s shoes that look good and which help keep our customers active,” commented Product Design Director Paul Sayers. “Over the years we have noticed that women’s feet are getting longer and wider, in fact our women’s extra fit (EE fit) shoes make up 45% of our collection and so moving to EEE fit is a logical step.”

Hotter’s new extra extra width shoes will give thousands more women the opportunity to enjoy their shoes and avoid the pain of having to break in new shoes that don’t fit properly. The brand’s design and manufacturing teams have decades of experience creating footwear that looks stylish but which incorporates discrete comfort features such as smooth internal seams, lightweight soles, padded heels and removable insoles.

Paul Sayers said “Nowadays women’s lifestyles in particular are so busy that they can’t afford to slow down because their shoes don’t fit properly and are causing them pain. In a recent YouGov survey we discovered that by far the majority of women refuse to endure pain caused by new shoes for longer than thirty minutes and for us even this is too long. Women’s shoes should be immediately comfortable and fit perfectly, which means offering plenty of half fit and width fitting options.”

Lace-up Dew and touch-close fastening Leap offer full adjustability and come in UK sizes 3 to 9 with some half sizes. Dew is available in Black/Black Snake and Chocolate/Cafe; Leap is available in Black and Navy/Loganberry.

A nice fashion article (Yes, you can wear booties — there’s a perfect pair for every body type) gives tips that will help you find the right booties for you no matter what body type and foot size you have.

Here are their tips for women who might also have wide feet:

If you have big calves: Bernadette says women in Seattle commonly complain that muscular calves leave them with few options in the boot department. “The key with bigger calves is to wear booties with clean lines, and no hardware,” she says, because all that stuff draws attention to the calf.

A bootie with a cuff is also a good choice for women with athletic calves. “It helps even out the leg,” says Bernadette. You can wear these with a skirt and leggings (or tights) if you want to draw attention away from your calves. If you like your muscular lower legs, she says, try booties, a dress and bare legs. “Remember that the eye wants to go to exposed skin, whether it’s cleavage or legs,” she says.

The Fitzwell Element is a nice stylish shoe for women. It comes in a wide variety of colors: black kid leather, black suede, camel suede, dark brown suede, and navy suede. Sizes range from size 4 to size 14 with widths of standard, wide (W, D), and extra wide (WW, 3E, EEE). On sale now at zappos for just $59.

• Functionality and style come together in the Element slide.
• Clog-inspired upper of soft suede and smooth leather trimming.
• Side goring at the instep for added flexibility.
• Well-cushioned insole with comfort gel heel pad.
• Lightweight yet durable polyurethane outsole with side supports for stability.
• 1 1/2″ heel.
• 9.00 oz.

An anonymous reviewer from Boston, MA rates the Element three stars in comfort, five stars in style, and three stars overall. He writes…

I tried to replace a favorite Naturalizer shoe which looks exactly the same as this one. It’s not the same. This does not have much arch support and it runs very large and wide. I normally need a 9.5C and exchanged it for a 9.5B and still found it too long and a little wide.

BikeRadar just posted a review of this bike shoe. They say it is wide so go check out the review!

This shoe is noticeably and comfortably wide, but rides like a much stiffer model and is faster and meaner than you’d expect from its casually roomy looks.

Investigation of the inside reveals an eSoles footbed that’s not only extremely supportive but can be customised with different arch supports – good news for riders with dodgy knees who usually have to swap their personalised footbeds between shoes.

Bontrager Race Mountain Shoes Review – BikeRadar

The Fitzwell Johan is a lace-up shoe for men. It comes in black or brown colors. Sizes include size 7, size 7.5, size 8, size 8.5, size 9, size 9.5, size 10, size 10.5, size 11, size 11.5, size 12, size 12.5, size 13, and size 14. You can find them in widths of standard, wide (W), and double wide (WW, 3E, EEE). They are on sale for $89 at Zappos.

• The Johan lace-up is equally at home in the office or on the boulevard.
• Smooth calf leather upper with a roomy, round toe.
• Extra padding around the ankle to protect sensitive areas.
• Well-cushioned footbed with a comfort gel heel pad.
• Durable synthetic outer sole absorbs shock and maintains grip.
• 1″ heel.
• 3/8″ platform.
• 16.00 oz.

An anonymous reviewer from Savannah, GA gave this shoe five stars in comfort, five stars in style, and five stars overall. He writes…

Coming from classic Dr. Marten’s, I found these to be a slight improvement. They are very comfortable.

The Fitzwell Vivian is a flat shoe for women. It comes in black leather or natural snake. It comes in size 4, size 4.5, size 5, size 5.5, size 6, size 6.5, size 7, size 7.5, size 8, size 8.5, size 9, size 9.5, size 10, size 10.5, size 11, size 12, size 13, and size 14. You can find the right width for you from standard, wide (W), and extra wide (WW). A pair of these is one sale for $69 at Zappos.com.

• The Vivien flat is sure to be your go-to slip-on for all your casual-wear needs.
• Premium leather upper in a smooth or snake-print finish.
• A gathered twist decorates the vamp while pleats accent the heel.
• Padded footbed features a gel heel insert for comfort.
• Flexible synthetic outsole provides grip.
• 5.00 oz.

An anonymous reviewer from Toledo, OH writes…

I love the style of these shoes, however they are not as comfortable as I had hoped. They are ok, just not something I would classify as super comfortable. However, they are good enough and like I said, very cute. If given the chance, I probably would not buy again, but I didn’t return them because I had already worn them outside.

Blogger Lindsey, writes..

hey everyone! quick question for you… i’m really interested in buying a pair of toms for the summer time because all my other sneakers are just toooo clunky. anyway, there isn’t anywhere in town that i could go try them on for myself so i was just wondering, does anyone with wide/chubby feet have any experience with them? how narrow are they? does the fabric stretch at all?

for those who don’t know what i’m talking about, toms are shoes that make your feet look like mummies and for every pair they sell they give one pair to a child in need (mostly in developing countries), they look like this:

Can you help her?

Side note: If you didn’t know, for each pair of Toms shoes purchased, Toms donates a pair to a needy child. Which I think is a pretty noble idea. So, if you can support them. Do it! bye.

The Fitzwell Jorrin is a mens loafer. It comes in a choice of black, tan, or white. Sizes are: size 7.5, size 8, size 8.5, size 9, size 9.5, size 10, size 10.5, size 11, size 11.5, size 12, size 12.5, and size 13. As usual you have a choice of widths as well: standard (M), wide (W), and extra wide (WW, 3E, EEE). They are on sale for $79 from Zappos.

• The Jorrin loafer makes dressing well for any casual occasion easy.
• Buttery-soft tumbled leather upper in classic moccasin style.
• Dual goring at the instep assures added flex with each step.
• Well-cushioned insole includes the signature Fitzwell® gel comfort heel.
• Durable and shock-absorbing synthetic outer sole with a driver-style heel.
• 12.00 oz.

The Fitzwell Judson is a slip-on oxford shoe for men. It comes in black or brown to fit your style. Sizes include size 7, size 7.5, size 8, size 8.5, size 9, size 9.5, size 10, size 10.5, size 11, size 11.5, size 12, size 12.5, size 13, and size 14. Widths are standard (M), wide (W, D, E), and double wide or extra wide (WW, 3E, EE). You can buy a pair from Zappos for $89.

• Judson is an ideal slip-on oxford to pair with jeans or khakis.
• Soft and supple genuine calf leather with rich grain throughout.
• Twin gore insets on the sides of the instep facilitate varying foot shapes.
• Extra padding around the ankle to protect sensitive areas.
• Well-cushioned footbed with a comfort gel heel pad.
• Durable synthetic outer sole absorbs shock and maintains grip.
• 15.00 oz.

A new slip-on shoe for women from Fitzwell, the Fitzwell Rhonda. It only comes in black but black goes with everything, and this way you don’t have to make a hard decision between colors! You will be able to order just the right size for you from size 5 to size 13 and widths of standard (M), wide (W or D), and double wide (WW or EE). They only cost $72 so get your pair today from Zappos.

• Maximize your wardrobe potential with the Rhonda slip-on from Fitzwell.
• Upper of combination croco-print and smooth top-grade leather.
• Leather belt decoration on the vamp adds fashionable business flair.
• Smooth synthetic lining feels soft against the foot.
• Full-length cushioned footbed includes a gel comfort heel pad to absorb impact.
• Block heel has a croco cover for tailored appeal.
• Polyurethane outer sole is lightweight, durable and flexible.
• 1 1/4″ heel.
• 7.00 oz.

Fitzwell has a nice casual lace-up shoe for men – the Fitzwell Jair. It comes in either black or brown. Sizes range from size 7 to size 14. Widths are standard (M), wide (W), and very wide (WW or 3E). You can buy a pair from Zappos for $89.

• Make your way through the urban jungle in the Jair lace-up from Fitzwell.
• Smooth calf leather upper with stylish stitch overlays.
• Extra padding around the ankle to protect sensitive areas.
• Lusciously cushioned footbed with a comfort gel heel pad.
• Durable synthetic outer sole absorbs shock and maintains grip.
• 17.00 oz.
• Product measurements wer

Exciting shoe news today, DSW is going to help bring the fantastic Miss America Pageant to the world in 2011.

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Miss America Organization announced today they have entered into a new long-term partnership. Under this agreement, DSW will be the lead sponsor for the broadcast of the 2011 Miss America Pageant on ABC in January. DSW is the official provider of shoes for the Miss America pageant and a national sponsor for The Miss America Organization. The two companies are currently working together to develop a unique brand of footwear, which will be a first for The Miss America Organization and will debut in January.

DSW Inc. is a leading branded footwear specialty retailer that offers a wide selection of brand name and designer dress, casual, and athletic footwear for women and men. As of August 24, 2010, DSW operated 309 stores in 39 states and an e-commerce site, www.dsw.com. DSW also supplied footwear to 353 leased locations in the United States. For store locations and additional information about DSW, visit www.dswinc.com.

Source: The Miss America Organization Announces DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse as the Lead Sponsor for the 2011 Miss America Pageant

Fitzwell Venus shoes are a stylish heeled shoe for women. They come in either black or camel colors. You can find your size if you are a size 5, size 5.5, size 6, size 6.5, size 7, size 7.5, size 8, size 8.5, size 9, size 9.5, size 10, size 10.5, size 11, size 12, or size 13. You will find your width if you use standard (M), wide (W/D), or double wide (WW/EE). You can buy yours from zappos for $85.

• Get the most out of your career-oriented wardrobe with the stylish yet comfortable Venus.
• Square toe upper of premium leather in smooth and croco-print finishes.
• Soft synthetic linings avoid abrasiveness and help keep feet cool.
• Full-length cushioning in the polyurethane footbed.
• Features a gel comfort heel pad for all-day comfort.
• Color-matched contoured heel adds flattering lift.
• Flexible synthetic outsole is durable and lightweight.
• 2″ heel.
• 8.00 oz.

The stock price of Crocs fell below the support price today, possibly signaling a problem for the brand if investors continue to lose confidence.

Shares of Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) closed the trading session at $12.325 below calculated support at $12.51 breaking the stock technically, raising concerns by investors, as the move might trigger more selling.

Crocs, Inc. produces soft, lightweight, non-marking, slip- and odor-resistant shoes made of closed-cell resin material. Crocs manufactures a wide assortment of styles for men, women, boys and girls and markets them to retail chains.

Source: Crocs Dipping Below Support

Timberland’s Green Index is a way for consumers to see the manufacturing footprint of the shoes they buy. Until now it has provided this information for 14% of their shoes, but starting now they are extending this green service to all their footwear! Timberland is a great company for eco conscious consumers. They offer a great range of outdoor products including a nice selection of wide boots for men and women.

Earlier this month, Timberland announced plans to expand the company’s Green Index label to all Timberland-branded footwear. They’re also partnering with more than 200 outdoor businesses on an industry-wide eco-indexing standard. Now, that’s getting serious about change.

The Timberland Green Index was introduced in 2007 and currently provides manufacturing footprint information on14 percent of their shoes. The rating system aims to educate consumers about the impact that individual products have on our planet. It measures in three ways: Climate Impact, Chemicals Used and Resource Consumption. When this information is front and center of consumers’ eyes, they don’t have a choice but to stop and think. The company isn’t content with just 14 percent of their product being transparent; Timberland has set the goal upping this system to 100 percent of their footwear by 2012.

Source: The Next Big Thing: Timberland Takes Transparency Up a Level