Best Trainers For Wide Feet

Finding the perfect trainers for wide feet can be a challenge, but with the right guidance, it’s easier than you might think. Whether you need footwear for running, walking, or general activities, this guide will help you discover the best wide-fit trainers for your needs. Let’s explore some top picks and essential tips.
Always measure your feet before buying shoes, as sizes can vary between brands. Measure both feet, as one may be slightly larger. Choose the size that accommodates the larger foot, and leave about a 1cm gap at the toe for comfort. Wearing ill-fitting shoes when you have wide feet can lead to pinching, blisters Blister Relief | Foot Care | Simply Feet, and cramped toes Toes - Footcare, which can result in long-term foot pain and even joint issues.

Simply Feet’s in-house Podiatrist, Michelle Gibson, has found the best trainers for wide feet and for a range of specific needs. However if you have any medical conditions e.g. Diabetes, swollen legs and feet, raised blood pressure, please consult your GP or practice nurse before engaging in exercise.

Read on to discover shoes that combine comfort, style, and functionality effortlessly.

Full top-grain leather trainer with arch stabiliser for improved support and lace up closure for easy fastening.
The Winner Plus is an easy-to-wear, seamless athletic shoe that offers a unique arch stabiliser for extra support. With many comfortable, supportive and shock-absorbent features, the Winner Plus delivers a non-slip, non-skid patterned rubber sole for a reliable grip.  The wide toe box provides plenty of wiggle room while the padded heel cup and tongue prevent skin irritation. Suitable for both men and women.
Available in various width fittings, Standard (F), Wide (G/H) and Extra Wide (J/K).

BLISS has an extremely light sole with a modern look, as well as an extra pleasantly wide and particularly comfortable forefoot area.
When needed, GORE-TEX® also ensures an optimal climate for the foot in humid conditions, and protects the foot from weather at wetter times.
Available in Wide fit (E) 
Available in Black, Air multi (blue) and Green

Full top grain leather trainer with arch stabiliser for enhanced support. Available with a Velcro fastening with a unique no-tie elastic lace so they slip on really easily and provide you with a great fitting shoe as well. 
The removable gel insole offers cushioning and support.  It benefits from softer gel under the ball of foot and heel area for enhanced cushioning.  
Although this trainer is available in a standard width fitting it has extra depth in the toe box area to accommodate clawed, retracted or hammered toes.

Available in Standard fit (C/D), Wide fit (E), and Extra wide (EE) 

The DB Easy B Impala trainer features premium uppers made from leather and suede with a lace design for a securer fastening. Allows for greater depth in the toe box area with a width up to a 4E fit if you find your feet are wider or occasionally swell.

Available in EE/4EE Extra wide.

The Harrier trainer from DB Shoes is a sporty active leisure design with cushioned collar, lace up fastening and side zip for easy access. Allows for greater depth in the toe box area with a width up to a 4E fit if you find your feet are wider or occasionally swell.

Available in EE/4E extra wide.

The Skech-Air® Court - Province Men’s trainer  features a mesh upper with synthetic overlay and a traditional lace-up for adjustment. 
Available in Wide fit (G)

The Moab 3 GTX trainer / walking shoe features a GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane to keep your feet dry while still allowing your feet to breathe, a new more supportive insole, a softer more cushioned midsole, and a best-in-class Vibram® outsole. 
 Available for both Men Wide fit (G) and Women with Standard width (D) width fittings

Vionic Walker is available for both men and women. Designed to keep you moving with maximum comfort. This trendy trainer has breathable leather and mesh uppers, along with an orthotic footbed. This water-resistant trainer has Vionic’s Vio-Motion technology to support your arches for further comfort and stability.

This is a wide fit neutral everyday trainer for women, it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. 
Made from a leather upper and mixture wicking linings, it allows your foot to breathe and stops excess moisture on your feet from sweating. The removable orthotic insole has an antibacterial top cover to reduce foot odour from sweating. The removable insoles allow your practitioner to put in other orthotics to help with your walking. The heel counter and sole unit has been made to prevent slips providing stability and support.

Advantages
Good sole unit to provide stability and support.
Leather upper.
Moisture wicking lining.
A Podiatrist designed orthotic foot bed.
Laced fastenings
Cushioned / padded around the heel and achilles tendon area.

Disadvantage
Not Waterproof or water resistant

This is a wide fit neutral everyday trainer for Men. 
Made from a leather or suede upper and mixture wicking linings, it allows your foot to breathe and stops excess moisture on your feet from sweating. The removable orthotic insole has an antibacterial top cover to reduce foot odour from sweating. The removable insoles allow your practitioner to put in other orthotics to help with your walking. The heel counter and sole unit has been made to prevent slips providing stability and support.

Advantages
Good sole unit to provide stability and support.
Leather / suede upper.
Moisture wicking lining.
A Podiatrist designed orthotic foot bed.
Laced fastenings
Cushioned / padded around the heel and achilles tendon area.

Disadvantages
Not Waterproof or water resistant

Traditionally Simply Feet sells trainers to assist in your daily comfort and rehabilitation, therefore we have a very limited range of wide fitting trainers for Running. Also prior to any exercise, you should always consult with a medical practitioner. 
Read below for a recommendation of a running trainer designed for Men..

This is a neutral, well-cushioned running trainer. With features to make it breathable - mesh cover over the toe box, a removable Arch Fit® insole which can be replaced with orthotics from your practitioner, ULTRA FLIGHT® cushioning for impact on your joints and a Goodyear® Performance Outsole to help prevent slipping when running..

Advantages
Lightweight
Arch fit designed by a Podiatrist
Lace fastening to secure the trainer
Sole unit provides a good grip
Limited seams across the forefoot to reduce rubbing on toes.
G width fitting.

Disadvantages
Not waterproof, due to textile fabric and mesh top
No extra wide width fitting. 

Comes in 2 colours - Black/ white and Blue/yellow

Track n' trail outdoor shoes are made from recycled plastic bottles so are environmentally friendly.
Your feet will benefit from the sustainable DRI-LEX ECO lining ensuring that the sweat and moisture from walking are removed away from the feet keeping them dry reducing the risk of blisters or callus formation. The surface of the shoe is treated and there is a water resistant membrane of GreenTex, which makes the shoe breathable and the upper materials water resistant.

Available in Men ( G-H) and Womens (E) width fitting

Advantages 
Water resistant
Built in arch support
Non slip sole
Elastic laces for easy access 

Disadvantages
Not Waterproof 

Comes in a range of colours - Black, Light blue, White, Olive, Rose and Mint

An all purpose, all terrain outdoor walking trainer. The GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane keeps your feet dry, however allows them to breathe reducing the moisture inside. Has a Vibram® TC5+ outer sole to provide good traction across the rough terrain. .

Advantages 
Waterproof
Built in arch support
Air cushion in the heel for shock absorption

Comes in a range of colours 
Womens - Aluminium, Altitude, Olive, Granite Marine, Sedona Sage and Bungee cord (orange).
Mens - Black Navy, Olive, Bracken, Beluga.

The best trainers for wide feet prioritise comfort, support, and an appropriate fit. It’s worth investing time in trying on different brands and styles to find your perfect pair. Don’t compromise on quality, as well-fitting shoes can prevent issues like blisters, bunions, and long-term foot pain.
Choosing the right trainers for wide feet can transform your daily comfort and activity performance. Explore trusted brands and styles to find the pair that fits you best!

Simply Feet offers a wide range of wide and extra wide fitting footwear. Some of the range have removable insoles inside in case you're prone to swelling of the feet and ankles during the day, they can also have the foot beds removed to accommodate alternative orthotics from the hospital or private practitioner. 

DB and Dr Comfort offer the widest fittings within the Simply Feet Catalogue. Some brands like Vionic, Sketchers and Merrell also offer wide fitting footwear however their toe box may not be as deep as the DB and Dr comfort to accommodate overriding, hammer, retracted  or clawed toes.

What is the most comfortable walking shoe for wide feet?
As previously mentioned Legero Bliss, Green Comfort track and trail as well as Merrell Moab are all suitable walking shoes. However if you are looking for a wide fitting trainer for everyday walking as well as general comfort and foot stability there is a wide range of Vionic, Sketchers trainers on the Simply feet website. You may also want to have a look at the following

Always make sure when purchasing footwear for walking or exercise 
•    They are the correct size. Your shoes should fit your feet not your feet fit your shoes!
•    They are deep enough across the toes
•    Limited stitching around the toe areas
•    They have fastenings to help to keep the shoe on your foot and prevent overuse of your toes. Fastenings - Laced, Velcro, Elastic laces.

What shape of shoe is best for wide feet?
Shoes with a rounded or square toe box and a wider sole are ideal for wide feet, as they provide ample room for toes to spread naturally.

What is classed as a wide foot in the UK? 
In the UK, a foot width of E or EE is considered wide for women, while G or H is classified as wide for men. Shoe sizes labeled as “wide” cater to these measurements.