Do you always have a hard time finding summer sandals to fit the shape of your extra wide feet? Have you been looking for a comfortable, lightweight, supportive summer sandal that wide and deep enough to accommodate your extra wide feet? If the answer is yes, you will be happy to know that I will show you a selection of the best extra wide sandals for women.
My Journey With Fitting Women’s Shoes
During summertime, our feet tend to sweat and swell more, so we must be cautious about the type of footwear that we choose to wear. When it comes to seasonal footwear, it’s hard to find shoes that fit, since most shoe companies don’t provide summer sandals in extra wide widths (XW).
There is nothing worse than wearing sandals that are too narrow for your feet. You will not only feel uncomfortable since your toes will be cramped against each other and against the side of the shoe, but you will also end up creating several issues with your feet. For example, when you wear a sandal that is too narrow, you will be more prone to developing blisters, calluses, and corns.
Some women buy open toe sandals because they can adjust the velcro strap around the widest part of their feet, and take some of the pressure away in the width area. While open toe sandals are great for women with wide or extra wide feet, I have fitted a few styles of closed toe sandals that will fit your extra wide feet.
What Makes the Sandals I Recommend Effective for Women with Extra Wide Feet?
1️⃣ Rounder Toe-Boxes: This feature is going to help prevent your toes from overlapping or rubbing against one another or the side of the sandals.
2️⃣ Extra Depth: The sandals I recommend provide extra depth which makes them ideal for women who have high insteps. The sandals will allow your feet to fit deeply which will help prevent the top part of your feet (instep) from rubbing against the top part of the sandals.
3️⃣ Wide (W) and Extra Wide (XW) Widths Available: You will notice that some of the sandals I recommend are available in wide (W) and extra wide (XW) widths.
In addition to fitting the shape of your extra wide feet, the sandals I recommend will provide comfort to your feet as they provide excellent support.
Extra Wide Sandals with Good Support?
Some women like to wear their summer sandals all day during the summertime, and they tend to switch to their sneakers for only a couple of hours. This is fine, as long as you are wearing a sandal that’s providing good support for your feet.
The sandals I recommend come with a substantial, thicker outsole with a built in arch support. Take a look at the picture below for clarification:
You will also notice how they provide good traction, so you can walk on wet and slippery surfaces without slipping:
Another awesome feature of these sandals is how they provide cushion around the heel area, which will prevent blisters from forming.
Besides providing good support, the sandals I recommend provide the following features:
- Antimicrobial treatment helps keep odors at bay, and promotes a cooler, drier feel for your feet.
- Microbuck synthetic nubuck leather and breathable mesh uppers.
- Cushion around your ankle and heel.
- Rubber sole with excellent traction.
- Built in arch support.
Before I show you a selection of the best extra wide sandals for women I want to make sure that you know your exact foot size and foot shape. There is a different article I wrote where I help women identify their exact foot size from home:
How To Measure Your Foot Shoe Size – The Most Simple And Effective Way!
Now that you know how to get your correct shoe size and what features a good supportive sandal must provide, you are ready to know which are the best sandals for women with extra wide feet. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.
Sandals for Women With Extra Wide Feet Extra Wide Sandals for Women — They Do Exist!
Below you can find a selection of the best sandals for women with extra wide feet. Some of the sandals below are available in extra wide (XW) so make sure you choose the correct shoe width.
- Fits women with medium and wide feet
- EVA footbed provides an internal support mechanism that is anatomically engineered to provide excellent arch support and cradle the natural contours of the foot
- Cleansport NXT™ for natural odor control
- Quick-dry lining
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- Lightweight ergonomic outsoles with a mild rocker design provide superior cushioning and enhance stability
- Soft straps with extra foam padding eliminate irritation and provide superior comfort and protection for sensitive feet
- 3 points of adjustability
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in narrow, medium, and wide widths
- Supportive outsole
- Targeted cushion and support right below the heels
- 2 points of adjustability
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits women with medium and wide feet
- Handstitched leather upper
- Podiatrist certified arch support
- Mini rocker outsole for improved pressure distribution
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits women with medium and wide feet
- Handstitched leather upper
- Podiatrist certified arch support
- Mini rocker outsole for improved pressure distribution
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits women with medium and wide feet
- Made of acrylic and polyamide felt fibers, this material is a soft fabric with a smooth leather-like finish
- The suede lined, contoured footbed will mold to the shape of your foot creating a custom footbed that supports and cradles you each and every step
- Anatomically correct cork footbed, crafted from cork that is 100% renewable and sustainable, encourages foot health
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- Multiple cushioning layers provide pillow-like support that works wonders to enhance comfort and help ease pain on the foot and heel
- Ergonomic soles with a mild rocker design and superior cushioning enhance stability
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in narrow, medium, and wide widths
- A broad, contoured footbed features soft Super Suede™ linings that molds to the natural arches and curves of your foot for maximum comfort and shock absorption
- It offers multi-layered Tripad® cushions designed to comfort all three pressure points: the inside ball, outside ball and heel for all-day support
- 3 points of adjustability
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- Ergonomically designed insole with contoured support.
- Thick comfortable EVA foam midsole
- 3 points of adjustability
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits women with medium and wide feet
- Lightweight EVA-foam midsole adds extra cushioning for maximum comfort
- Rugged Rubber outsole stands up to abuse and supplies great traction
- 3 points of adjustability
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits women with medium and wide feet
- 100% leather
- Mini rocker outsole for improved pressure distribution
- Cushioned footbed with podiatrist certified arch support to help absorb impact while standing or walking
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium and wide widths
- 3 adjustable velcro straps
- Lightweight ergonomic outsoles with a mild rocker design provide superior cushioning and enhance stability
- Quick-dry lining
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium and wide widths
- 3 adjustable velcro straps
- Lightweight ergonomic outsoles with a mild rocker design provide superior cushioning and enhance stability
- Arch support
- Comfort cushioned insole
- Order this sandal half a size larger than your longest foot size
What Sandal Size Should You Order?
Take a look at the description below the sandals that I recommended to find out what shoe size you should order.
Do you happen to have a child with extra wide feet that needs a pair of summer sandals? I actually wrote an article that describes the best summer sandals for children with extra wide feet and you can find them here:
Sandals for Extra Wide Feet – The Best Summer Sandal For Kids With Extra Wide Feet!
One thing that really bothers me is when a person says that they can’t wear a particular shoe style because they don’t make it in a particular size or width. Just because you have been buying your shoes in the wrong place or haven’t done proper research in finding that particular shoe style, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist!
Have you been looking for an extra wide sandal for a long time? Did you know that sandals for extra wide feet even existed? Is there a particular sandal style you have tried that you know will fit a woman with extra wide feet? Please share your thoughts and experiences below so other women can benefit from them.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you are having trouble finding a different type of shoes to fit the shape of your extra wide feet:
comfortablewomenshoes@gmail.com
I wear a size 6.5 extra wide shoe , and having trouble finding a pair of sandals for myself. What do you suggest? Thank you
Hello Ann,
Have you tried the style made by Keen called the Newport H2? It’s not only a very supportive and versatile summer sandal, it will fit a woman with wide or extra wide feet also.
You can find that shoe style here:
Wide/Extra Wide Summer Sandals For Women
I hope this helps!
Hi Juan Pablo,
How often should I replace my sneakers to avoid foot pain? I work out hard 5-7 times a week.
This is a very helpful site—I value your expert opinion. Thanks!
Hello Shannon,
There is not a set time to actually replace the sneakers (since we are all different and workout at different intensity levels), but keep a close eye on the sole of the shoe (for any signs of wear or tear), and if you start feeling any foot or leg pain then I would recommend that you change your sneakers immediately.
I hope this helps!