Wide Feet Shoe Guide: Best Brands & How to Measure Width

How Do I Know If I Have Wide Feet?

Measure the widest part of your foot (ball area). For men, wider than 100mm (2E width and up) is considered wide. For women, wider than 90mm. Here's the scale:

Width Code	Men (mm)	Women (mm)	Description
B (Narrow)	<90	<82	Narrow
D (Standard)	90-100	82-90	Standard/Regular
2E (Wide)	100-110	90-100	Wide
4E (Extra Wide)	>110	>100	Extra Wide

Brands That Run Wide (Good for Wide Feet)

Brand	Width Tendency	Wide Options?	Best For
New Balance	Standard-Wide	2E, 4E, 6E	Best wide selection in industry
Brooks	Standard	2E, 4E	Wide running shoes
ASICS	Standard	2E, 4E	Wide athletic shoes
Hoka	Standard-Wide	Wide, EE	Cushioned wide runners
Skechers	Standard-Wide	Wide, X-Wide	Casual wide shoes

Brands That Run Narrow (Avoid with Wide Feet)

• Nike — generally narrow, especially in the midfoot. Size up if wide.
• Converse — very narrow. Go full size up for wide feet.
• Vans — narrow toe box. Try the "Wide" models.
• Puma — tends narrow in performance shoes.

How to Measure Foot Width at Home

1. Stand on paper with full weight on your foot.
2. Mark the widest points — usually at the ball of the foot (below big toe and little toe).
3. Measure the distance between marks in millimeters.
4. Measure both feet — use the wider one.

Tips for Buying Shoes with Wide Feet

1. Don't just size up — a longer shoe doesn't fix narrow width. You need a wider model.
2. Look for "Wide" or "2E" versions — many brands make the same shoe in multiple widths.
3. Measure in the afternoon — feet swell during the day.
4. Use FitScan — enter both length AND width to get width-aware recommendations.