Extra Wide Women’s Shoes for Problem Feet — Flat Feet, Bunions or High Insteps!

Editor’s Note: This post has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy on May 2022 and reflects an up-to-date selection of extra wide women’s shoes for problem feet.

Have you been looking for extra wide shoes for your problem feet? Do you have any foot condition that you are aware of or are you experiencing foot pain? The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. It is comprised of 26 bones connected by many muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Problem feet can cause mild to severe pain, inflammation, and all of these shouldn’t be taken lightly as they can result in having limited mobility.

There are many different reasons and factors that can affect the ligaments, heels, toes, nerves, tendons, and joints of the foot. When we refer to problem feet we are usually talking about some of the most common foot conditions among women, such as flat feet, overpronation, bunions, and blisters.

Problem feet are the consequence of neglecting your foot health and making bad decisions of wearing ill-fitting shoes, or shoes in the correct size, especially if you have extra wide feet.

Keep in mind that poorly fitting shoes can worsen and, in some cases, cause these foot problems. On the other hand, shoes that provide the fit and give the right amount of support can prevent these foot issues.

Remember it doesn’t matter how many features a particular shoe style provides, if the shoe is not fitted properly, you will not get any of the benefits that the shoes have to offer. What’s even worse, you can end up creating all of the above-mentioned foot issues.

I have fitted many women with extra wide feet and with different foot issues, in the correct pair of shoes, and I know which shoe styles work better than others.

I will provide you with a selection of the best extra wide shoes for problem feet, but first I want to provide you with all the relevant information that you need to know to make a well-informed decision.

Defining Problem Feet — Most Common Foot Issues!

To determine what are the best shoes for you, we need to know what your foot issue is to also know what is causing your foot pain (if applicable). So, let’s begin by defining and being clear on what each of the following foot conditions are:

Flat Feet & Overpronation

Flat feet is a condition in which the arches of the feet roll inwards or downwards when walking, and it is also commonly known and referred to as overpronation.

When women overpronate, they put pressure on parts of their bodies where they are not supposed to, and this leads to foot and leg pain, as well as other serious issues in the future such as lower back problems.

Bunions and Blisters

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big or little toe. It forms when your big toe/little toe pushes against your next toe, forcing the joint of your big toe/little toe to get bigger and stick out. Sometimes, the skin over the bunion might be a little bit red and/or sore.

A blister is a small pocket of body fluid (lymph, serum, plasma, blood, or pus) within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid, either serum or plasma.

They are often painful and can make it difficult to walk with. It’s this simple, if your shoes fit well, you won’t have blisters!

All of these problem feet can affect the alignment of your body as you are standing, walking, or running. They can also increase the likelihood that you experience foot, ankle, knee, hip, and even lower back pain.

High Insteps

The instep is the top part of the foot, and when it’s high, it makes it really hard to find shoes that fit.

If you always feel like your shoes squeeze the top part of your feet, then it’s highly likely that you have a high instep. To accommodate a high instep, I always recommend trying shoes that provide extra depth.

Extra deep shoes allow your feet to fit deeply inside the shoes, and prevent the top part of your feet from rubbing against the top part of the shoes.

Regardless of your foot condition, you must wear a pair of good supportive shoes and in the correct size.

This brings me to my next point, are you 100% sure you know your correct foot size?

Finding Out Your Exact Foot Size — Easy & Simple!

When trying to find the correct shoe size, we are looking to figure out your actual foot width (remember that shoes come in different widths such as narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide). It may be the case that you believe that you have extra wide feet and in reality, you just have wide feet.

So, there are 3 things you need to consider:

• The length of the foot
• The width of the foot
• Other foot issue or deformity you may have

You can start by reading an article I wrote that describes the simplest, yet most effective way to figure out your foot size from home. Please click on the link below:

How To Measure Your Foot Size – The Most Simple And Effective Way!

The Right Features — Must Haves!

On top of getting your shoes in extra wide with, the following are features that your shoes MUST have:

✅ Ankle Support: This feature will help protect and support your ankles.

✅ Arch Support: This feature will prevent your feet from collapsing and turning inwards.

✅ Shock Absorption. This feature will reduce the impact that your feet take every time they come in contact with the ground and relieve the stress on your feet and legs.

✅ Round Toe-Box: This feature will prevent your toes from overlapping one another or rubbing against the side of the shoes.

✅ Depth: This feature will allow your feet to sit deeply inside the shoes and prevent the top part of your feet (instep) from rubbing against the top part of the shoes.

✅ Lightweight and Flexible: While shoes need to be supportive, they still need to be lightweight and flexible to prevent your feet and legs from easily getting tired.

✅ Removable insole: This feature will allow you to take the original insole out in case you need to fit an orthotic inside the shoes.

Now that you know what features your shoes must provide and how to figure out your exact foot size from home, you are ready to take a look at the best extra wide shoes for problem feet. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.

The Best Extra Wide Women’s Shoes for Problem Feet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You can rest assured that I only review shoe styles that I have fitted before since that is the best and only way for me to tell how well-made the shoes are, the amount of support that they provide, and how they fit. Below you can find a selection of the best extra wide shoes for problem feet.

 Bear in mind that shoes can run short, long, narrow, or wide, and depending on how they run you will need to adjust the size that you get for yourself.

I always recommend wearing half a size longer of the size that you measure in the shoe measuring scale to prevent your toes from rubbing against the side or the front of the shoes.

What Shoe Size Should You Order?

Take a look at the description below the shoes that I recommended to find out what shoe size you should order.

In the event that you want to get added support and are interested in wearing orthotics, you can take a look at the article I wrote on the best orthotics for women.

The Best Orthotics for Women – Stop your Foot and Leg Pain!

In addition, if you have a kid and are interested in becoming more informed or are looking for a good pair of shoes for their extra wide feet, then you can take a look at the article I wrote on the best shoes for kids with extra wide feet. Go to the link below:

Shoes for Extra Wide Feet – Stop Hurting Your Children’s Feet

Are You Having a Hard Time Finding Shoes for Your Foot Shape?

You can ask your questions in the comment section below or contact me via email:

comfortablewomenshoes@gmail.com

Is there another shoe style that has worked well for your extra wide problem feet and that you would like to recommend? I highly encourage you to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below, so we can all learn and benefit from them.