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Say goodbye to ill-fitting sneakers.
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Many sneaker brands overlook width in construction, and others quickly run out of their wide sizes.
Investing in a sneaker is also importanteven when youre paying more, your price-per-wear will be much lower.
Cheap shoes dont work for wide feet, explains style expertNaina Singla.
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Invest in good quality materials, and seek out the most comfortable (and stylish) shoes.
They come in three widths: standard, wide, and extra-wide.
As the name suggests, they are lightweight and shock-absorbing despite their chunky appearance.
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A few brands, like Everlane, offer identical shoe styles in women’s and men’s sizes.
Plus, the soles have strategically placed rubber pods for better traction.
Theyve also been treated to protect against odors, stains, and deterioration.
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Best of all, there is virtually no break-in period with these.
They also hold up over long-term use and are machine washable.
Its a comfort-first shoe rounded out with a chunky shape and retro detailing.
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And its got a wide optionand if thats not wide enough, it comes inmens stylestoo.
Their wide option gives plenty of room in the toe box.
Whether you skate or not, these iconic sneakers will add a cool touch to your look.
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Plus, the front straps are adjustable.
This model has extra space in the toe box; reviewers say they’re “wide feet friendly.”
Plus, they are so comfortable and supportive thatweve walked 15,000 steps in the brandwithout foot pain.
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LWG-certified premium pebbled leather molds to fit your feet and gets better with age.
Also, most of their colors come in a mens size if you want an even bigger fit.
The bony architecture of flat feet involves a collapsing midfoot and forefoot splay, says Dr. Lobkova.
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Thus, the foot shape becomes wider than standard.
Therefore, people with moderate to severe bunions are also deemed to have wide feet.
Measure the length of the line," Dr. Lobkova instructs.
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“Correlate the measurement with the standardshoe sizechart.
That is why any measurements for the width of the foot must be taken in the standing position.
“Also, I find that Googling ‘Does brand run narrow?’
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Fashion editorHayley Prokosis passionate about sourcing fashionable footwear thats also practical and comfortable.
Hayley holds a masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
For this roundup, she spent upwards of 10 hours researching the best wide sneakers on the market.
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