https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:11:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions/page/2#post-1677502 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 02:12:43 +0000 Suz 1677502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>DonnaF</b> raises a very good point -- I also do best in an EU 37. UK sizes are harder to fit on me. They never seem quite right. North American size is usually 6.5 but sometimes 7 and it's never quite as good as the EU 37. &nbsp;In other words, test shoes from different parts of the world since all are available to us these days. You may find a difference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677494 Sat, 11 Jun 2016 01:39:23 +0000 Dee 1677494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have high volume wide feet. Clarks and Steve Madden tend to work well in a regular width in many styles. Some Flevogs. Seychelles for sandals. Coach for ballet flats and loafers, occasionally Tory Burch for the same styles, depending on vamp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677402 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:39:36 +0000 DonnaF 1677402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have low volume low arch feet that are bunioned and wide in front but have super tiny heels so wide width footwear doesn't generally work for me.&nbsp; They are basically 6.5 but I generally go up to a 7 in heels or shoes where I would be wearing socks.&nbsp; My big discovery is that a Euro 37 works best for me because it is a 6.5 - 7.0 and is slightly wider than a straight 6.5.&nbsp; I also use heel cups so my heels don't slip as much.</p> <p>I can pretty much tell by studying a photo of a shoe's sole whether it runs narrow and that sizing up won't work.&nbsp; Certain styles will also run too large over the vamp (and be perfect for you!).&nbsp; In general, I find sandals easier to fit because they tend to be more adjustable in places that I need to have wider and narrower than the average foot.&nbsp; </p> <p>Danskos regular width tend to give me the best fit, but they vary a lot even in the same style and sometimes the same color/material.&nbsp; And some Dansko styles I can't wear at all.&nbsp; </p> <p>With footwear, it's kissing a lot of frogs. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677377 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:20:06 +0000 elpgal 1677377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gradfashionista, I'd be interested in specific styles you have tried out. I have similar foot issues.</p> <p>Another one: Soft Star. The look is not for everybody. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677360 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:04:21 +0000 K. Period. 1677360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a wide-ish foot. &nbsp;I love wide shoes when I can get them, but I can typically fit a standard width shoe without problems. &nbsp;My mom, on the other hand, has DD wide feet. &nbsp;I often help her choose shoes, and Zappos has been amazing for that. &nbsp;They let you search specifically for wide styles. &nbsp;It is amazing how much choice there is out there when you see it! &nbsp;Just choose the type of shoe you want (pump, for example) and then select your size and preferred width. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677292 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 19:53:25 +0000 Anonymous 1677292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to need a C width, but with bunions I now need a D width. Surprisingly enough, Dansko shoes (but not the clogs) work really well for me. I wear them more than other brands due to the arch support.</p> <p>I also like Sofft, Cobb Hill, Earth, David Tate and Alegria (I select the wide width option on the Alegria clogs and boots; haven't tried their sandals). I wear the Alegria clogs at home; I never go barefoot.</p> <p>If you haven't read any of my threads, let me just quickly say that I have undiagnosed foot problems and consequently have to restrict my shoe choices to what doesn't aggravate me or cause any problems. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677259 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:39:36 +0000 Suz 1677259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's great information for you to have, <b>Echo</b>. Now, you can look for some dressy styles in brands that some members have named, in the knowledge that they are worth a try at least --- and also, read the reviews carefully. Zappos is great even if you aren't buying from them, simply because you'll get a wide range of reviews of most shoes and many people describe their fitting challenges. Look for reviews by people with feet like yours.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your heel may look normal but still be relatively narrow for your foot size. Mine doesn't look narrow to me, but it sure is! Also, it goes straight down -- there's no bump on the back, which I think can hold shoes onto a foot. Anyway, that's my fit issue, and I thank YLF for helping me discover and understand it! For years I just kept thinking <b>everybody </b>walked out of her pumps....</p> <p>Check out Sofft as well...reviews suggest this shoe runs on wide side and is comfy for all day. Dressy and pretty.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677257 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:31:04 +0000 Greyscale 1677257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have wide-ish, short feet (6.5). Wide shoes are too wide. Many of the brands listed above work well for me. Born, for instance - their sizes run small so I often get a 7, but the width and shape are perfect for me.</p> <p>A brand that I'm in love with, right now, is Atelje71. I don't know if they're going to continue to make shoes, but I've bought two pairs on deep discount. They are perfect for my feet. I guess their shoes are not all designed on the same last though, and some look narrower than others.</p> <p>Boy's size 5 shoes fit me perfectly, and with my preference for masculine styles, that would be great - except kid's shoes are not usually very sleek or stylish, and men's shoes don't usually come that small. Oh well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677254 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:21:06 +0000 Ledonna N. 1677254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes well I'm an 11 w and shoes have gotten much better. Bexar I'm a plus size also I tend to order from places like Layne Bryant and Ashley Stewart but there shoes Tem's to run 1/2 a size larger. I'm pleasantly supposed by QVC &amp; HSN. They carry a large selection and have a generous footbed with reviews </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677242 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:57:04 +0000 catgirl 1677242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a hard time keeping pumps with a low vamp on my feet because of narrow heels. My feet are truly shaped like duck feet and are blocky, so I always walk out of shoes. Laces or elastic or a strap or a high vamp help. Maybe this explains my love of boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677234 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:38:51 +0000 Echo 1677234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a wide, high volume foot. I do not have bunions, nor do I have a particularly narrow heel. I do not have a noticeably high instep or arch, but because my foot is high volume all over, I still have trouble with straps and getting my feet into shoes. Yet I still prefer straps of some sort, even on dress shoes, because I am clumsy and shoes without straps are hard to keep on my feet. Okay, now that I think about it, is that due to a more narrow heel? When pumps are comfortable enough and long enough in the toe box, they slip at the heel, yet I look at my foot and I don't think it is particularly narrow anywhere! I don't have the slipping problem with anything except heels.</p> <p>Regardless, I am looking for dressier shoes. I need to be able to wear them all day, but I wouldn't mind a low heel or slight wedge. I try not to wear sneakers to work unless they really don't look like sneaks. I LOVE the look of oxfords, but I always feel masculine when I put them on, despite them not looking at all masculine on others, so I avoid oxfords generally. Sandals are good for this time of year, but summer is not my dominant season, so I generally prefer closed toe shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677225 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:21:23 +0000 karen13 1677225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Born shoes/boots often fit my 6.5 D foot </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677180 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:02:46 +0000 ClaraT 1677180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Born. I need a wide toe box (bunions grrr) and the regular size fits me pretty well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677155 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:06:16 +0000 Suz 1677155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Going back to read your question again, Echo, I'm wondering if you have had your foot measured. I assume they do that at Nordstrom's but if not, it would be a really good idea to do it. There are different kinds of wide feet. And different reasons for ill fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some feet are just plain wide/ high volume all over.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some are regular but with bunions.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some are flat and wide.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some have a high arch/ high instep that makes getting into shoes difficult even if the width, per se, is actually okay.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some are wide in front and narrow in back.&nbsp;</p> <p>It may be that you need to narrow down the style of shoe that is most likely to fit/ give comfort -- and that it's not purely a matter of width.&nbsp;</p> <p>For instance, I can't keep flats on my feet unless there is a strap or a high vamp and even with a high vamp loafers and most slip on sneakers don't stay on. So my feet cramp if I try to wear them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Others would find sandals with straps across very hard to wear or booties hard to get into, because of a high instep and high volume arch.</p> <p>You get the idea I am sure.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677151 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:49:34 +0000 gradfashionista 1677151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a very wide forefoot (2E or greater), but a regular heel and low volume feet, which means that "wide shoes" are always ill-fitting. You might have success with the following brands, which feature a wide foot base and soft leathers:<br />Naot<br />Taos<br />Fluevog<br />Geox<br />Cloud<br />Lems (natural toe box)<br />Camper<br />Altra (natural toe box)<br />Doc Marten </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677141 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:20:49 +0000 Nadya 1677141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for Gabor. I wear a wide in Munro, but the standard Gabor fit. And a couple colors of the popular Sam Edelman Okala are available in wide width.</p> <p>Another trick is to try a half size up in a standard width. Sometimes that makes the difference for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677130 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:04:08 +0000 elpgal 1677130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For barefoot styles - Xero, Minnetonka, Luna, Otz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677118 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:53:57 +0000 Angie 1677118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clarks run the gamut. I can wear Clarks really well too, and I have low volume feet.</p> <p>These sandals are a DREAM in a wide size. The sandal booties at the end run very wide any way. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677073 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:14:36 +0000 cloud9 1677073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clarks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677049 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:00:45 +0000 kerry 1677049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for this thread! I recently decided that, although my foot is on the cusp of regular/wide (I had often compensated by going up a half size), I would no longer buy shoes that don't accommodate my wider toe box. Keens are great for super casual and boots. I find Vans great too. I also have the added issue of a high instep which can make getting boots on a trial! I found Naturalizer wide boots great. I've also decided that the lace up sandal trend is perfect for my foot. I've also had some success with Franco Sarto and Nine West. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1677032 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:51:08 +0000 Anonymous 1677032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I. &nbsp;Just. &nbsp;Don't. &nbsp;Know. &nbsp; </p> <p>THIS is why my shoe capsule is such an embarrassment. &nbsp;I fear buying a shoe that will later cause considerable pain. &nbsp;So if it doesn't say "wide" I don't even try it. &nbsp;I click away.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676981 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 06:33:16 +0000 Astrid 1676981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mephisto might be worth a try:</p> <p><a href="http://www.mephistousa.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.mephistousa.com</a></p> <p>ETA Just saw these were mentioned already... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676980 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 06:30:38 +0000 catgirl 1676980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a really wide foot and the Cayennes I tried did fit well (though I didn't buy them. </p> <p>What kind of shoes are you looking for? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676973 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 05:55:56 +0000 Astrid 1676973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also Think Shoes:</p> <p><a href="https://www.thinkshoesusa.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thinkshoesusa.com</a></p> <p>And I haven't seen them in person, but I want a pair of Aurora shoes:</p> <p><a href="https://www.aurorashoeco.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.aurorashoeco.com</a></p> <p>I know the look isn't for everyone, but they seem to have room for toes, come in two widths and reviews say they hold up ages. I know of them because Eva (E) owns Aurora shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676959 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 05:11:23 +0000 Adela 1676959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try Gabor ( German brand), Ecco sandals, Camper- some models are wider than the others, I love Camper Peu and Right. El naturalista too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676932 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 03:52:52 +0000 catseye 1676932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need a size 5 in sandals for length. But cannot put my foot in most of them.</p> <p> I found ECCO sandal works for me. I can wear size 35 in Ecco. But if it is Munro, i can wear a 5ww. I cannot wear Naturalizer either. The instep of the Lannas were to low for me. Lots of good shoes dont come in my size. I do have a Mephisto sandal that was 35, but that one was adjustable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676929 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 03:46:47 +0000 Anna 1676929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For tennis shoes, Superga are wider and really comfortable. Sorry, don't know for dress shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676918 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 03:29:14 +0000 Joyce B 1676918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The PG Cayannes vary a lot. I found some to be very narrow and others to be wide and comfortable, all in the same "regular" sizes and in the same color so you may find a pair that works for you. The cuoio color was the narrowest in my research. I really hope that the brand is not going downhill.<br /> Some of the PGs work for me, as well as Mephistos and Clarks.<br /> I am also interested in wider width shoes so I will be following your post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676895 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 02:41:03 +0000 Suz 1676895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also maybe Reiker and Cobb Hill?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wide-shoes-suggestions#post-1676885 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 02:14:25 +0000 elpgal 1676885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some styles in Miz Moos, Naots (their website tells you which styles), Danskos, Sam Edelman, Me Too, Vivobarefoot, Merrell, Keen. </p>