How to buy the right shoes for wide feet?

 

Finding shoes with wide feet is a very challenging thing. According to the researchers shoe size has been increased 2 times from past years and this is due to the evolving nature of the human body. In the early 70’s the average size of women's feet was 4 which increased to 6 and the average size of men’s feet was 8 which nowadays is 10.

There are several brands who sell a variety of shoes for wide feet people so in order to compensate people tend to buy big size shoes to meet their needs but this may cause discomfort because of the fitting and also results in painful sensation. Wide shoe problems mostly occur with the women's population because they want to look modern and fashionable as compared to men who mostly want comfortable sets.

There are several tips to buying shoes for the wide feet:

• Never buy tight fit shoes, they can cause discomfort and sweat.

• Don’t buy pointy edge shoes because they can’t provide enough space for your toes and eventually cause ingrown toenail.

• Always try to find shoes with a small wedge because flat shoes do not provide enough support to your foot and always test run your shoes before buying. Try to walk on different surfaces such as on carpets and hard surfaces to check how it works.

• Try to avoid slippers because they can make your feet slip and are not durable. 

• Go for closure shoes because they provide enough base and support your feet from behind. 

• Never ever go for long heels. Go for adjustable buckle and insert insoles to prevent pressure

If you still can’t find wide based shoes go for customized orthopedic shoes. Nowadays many brands offer customized shoes to prevent blisters, hammertoe and bunions.  Make sure to measure your feet accurately and check the material leather made soft material shoes are the most comfortable if you want them for a long standing time. If you are women, check from the men's section as well because they have more options for wide feet. Joggers are the best option if you have wide feet and it is very comfortable for long office hours but make sure they are breathable as well. Here are the names of some brands that offer wide based shoes: Nike, Adidas, ASOS and Rockport etc. Hence always style with comfort and do a confident walk.