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 (4E width) 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.