Editor’s Note: This post has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy on May 2022 and reflects an up-to-date selection of the best extra wide width shoes for women.
Are you having a hard time finding shoes for your extra wide feet? Do you feel like you try a whole bunch of different shoe styles on but you always end up empty handed? Some women might have extra wide feet and a high instep, which will make it more complicated to find shoes that fit.
Have you noticed that every time you take your shoes off there are red marks on your feet? If you are looking for a pair of comfortable extra wide shoes, you came to the right place.
Finding a pair of extra wide shoes can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience, especially if you don’t know what shoe styles to look for.
The most common mistake I see women make is thinking that once they get a shoe style that is labeled as extra wide, that shoe will automatically fit the shape of their extra wide feet. There are two other key features that the shoes must provide to fit the shape of your extra wide feet:
☑️ Extra 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.
☑️ Rounder Toe-Boxes: This feature will prevent your toes from overlapping one another or rubbing against the side of the shoes.
I will expand on these two features shortly.
I have fitted some of the widest women’s feet with high insteps in the correct pair of shoes, and I know which shoe styles work better than others.
The issue is that shoes don’t come labeled as “deep” or with a “round toe-box”, so women are confused about where they are supposed to find them. I know exactly which shoe styles come with a rounder toe-box and are deeper than others, and I will help you find them.
Why am I so confident that I will find the right shoe style for your extra wide feet?
For the last 3 years, I have been helping women find the perfect pair of shoes for their feet online. I have helped many women find extra wide shoes that they didn’t even know existed such as sport shoes, summer sandals, winter boots, dress shoes, office shoes, etc.
I will provide you with a selection of the best extra wide width shoes for women shortly, but first I want to show you what features these shoe styles will provide and how you can figure out your foot size from home.
Extra Wide Shoes for Women – The 5 Most Important Features!
In addition to fitting the shape of your feet perfectly, the shoes that you want to wear for your extra wide feet must provide certain features to keep your feet and legs healthy:
☑️ Round Toe-Box: This is especially important if you have extra wide feet, since it will prevent your toes from overlapping each other or rubbing against the side of the shoes. A round toe-box will also prevent the top part of your toes from rubbing against the top part of the shoes. Let me show you the difference between a shoe with a wide toe-box and one with a pointy one. Do you notice how the shoe on the right (grey and pink) has a much rounder toe-box than the shoe on the left? These shoes are the same size in length and width.
☑️ Extra Depth: The deeper the shoes the better. This feature will allow your feet to sit comfortably inside the shoe, especially if you have high instep. Let me show you the difference between a pair of deep shoes and one that is not. Below is a picture of an orthotic fitted in a pair of New Balance shoes (grey and pink) and Asics (all black). Do you notice how deep the orthotic is fitting inside the New Balance shoe compared to the Asics shoe style?
You will notice the difference more clearly in this second image.
☑️ Substantial Outsole: This feature will minimize the impact that your feet and legs take every time they become in contact with the ground. A shoe that comes with a supportive sole will also prevent your feet from collapsing (in case you have flat feet) and will allow you to walk and run straighter.
☑️ Firm Heel Counter: This feature will cushion and protect your ankles. You should always press on the heel counter of the shoes to make sure it feels firm. Do you know what the heel counter of the shoe is? Please take a look at the picture below for clarification:
☑️ Good Traction: This will reduce the likelihood of slipping and falling, especially when walking on wet surfaces.
Remember that fit remains our top priority, and if the shoes are not the right size, you won’t get any of the benefits that the shoes have to offer.
Women with extra wide feet have a very hard time finding shoes that fit, and the most common mistake I see women make is to end up buying longer shoes to compensate for the width. I strongly suggest that you stop doing this, since you will not only end up compromising your stability, but you will also end up creating all the foot issues mentioned above since your feet will be moving too much inside the shoe.
If you don’t have a good fitting shoe store in your area that you trust, start by reading an article I wrote where I explain the simplest, yet most effective way to figure out your foot size from home. Please go to the link below:
How To Measure Your Foot Shoe Size – The Most Simple and Effective Way!
Now that you know what features these shoe styles will provide and how to figure out your foot size from home, you are ready to take a look at a selection of the best extra wide width shoes for women.
I only review shoes that I have fitted before, since that is the only way for me to tell how well-made the shoes, the amount of support that they provide, and how they fit. Disclosure: Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases.
The Best Extra Wide Width Shoes for Women ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The first selection of extra wide shoes that I will provide you with is everyday shoes. Make sure that you select the extra wide width (XW) when selecting your size.
- Available in narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide widths and also accommodate high insteps
- An ENCAP midsole combines lightweight foam with a durable polyurethane rim to deliver all-day support
- Dual-density collar foam that offers support and comfort for your heels and ankles
- Suede and mesh upper
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide widths and also accommodates high insteps
- Cushioning outsole with a mild rocker adds spring to your step.
- Multiple cushioning layers provide pillow-like support that works wonders to enhance comfort and help ease pain on the foot and heel
- Soft, stretchable knit fabric uppers with extra foam padding ease pressure on the foot and provide superior comfort and protection for sensitive feet.
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide widths and also accommodates high insteps
- Cushioning outsole with a mild rocker adds spring to your step.
- Multiple cushioning layers provide pillow-like support that works wonders to enhance comfort and help ease pain on the foot and heel
- Soft, stretchable knit fabric uppers with extra foam padding ease pressure on the foot and provide superior comfort and protection for sensitive feet.
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths and also accommodates high insteps
- Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride
- Medial post helps control pronation
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths and also accommodates high insteps
- The DNA LOFT cushioning provides a soft, luxurious feeling underfoot without losing responsiveness or durability
- GuideRails support keeps you moving comfortably by keeping excess movement in check
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths and also accommodates high insteps
- Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride
- Medial post helps control pronation
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits medium and wide feet and also accommodates high insteps
- VERSARUN cushioning absorbs impact and reduces pressure for comfortable strides at every level of walking and running
- Added heel support for a more comfortable, secure hold.
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- DNA LOFT offers incredibly soft cushioning that now extends beyond the heel, allowing for an easy transition from landing to toe-off.
- Removable foam insole for excellent underfoot comfort and support.
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths and also accommodates high insteps
- ABZORB midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance
- Medial post helps control pronation
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium and wide widths and also accommodates high insteps
- CMEVA (Compression Molded EVA) midsole delivers lightweight, durable, responsive cushioning
- Strategic high-abrasion rubber zones to reduce weight
- Soft, stretchable knit fabric uppers with extra foam padding ease pressure on the foot and provide superior comfort and protection for sensitive feet
- Order this shoe half a size larger than your longest foot size
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.
The selection of shoes below describes the best casual dress shoes for women with extra wide feet:
- Available in medium, and wide widths
- 100% leather
- Ortholite footbed
- Heel measures approximately 2 inches
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits medium and wide feet
- Leather upper
- TPU midsole plate and TPU outsole supply full foot support and stability
- Split suede non-slip helps to reduce heel movement
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- 100% leather
- Wide toe-box offers extra room for your toes and alleviates pressure on bunions and hammertoes.
- Ergonomic outsoles with a mild rocker design enhance stability
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- 100% leather
- Wide toe-box offers extra room for your toes and alleviates pressure on bunions and hammertoes.
- Ergonomic outsoles with a mild rocker design enhance stability
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot siz
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- 100% leather
- Wide toe-box offers extra room for your toes and alleviates pressure on bunions and hammertoes.
- Ergonomic outsoles with a mild rocker design enhance stability
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- 100% leather
- Removable footbed
- 1.25 Inch heel
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- Leather outsole
- Padded footbed for ultimate comfort on your feet
- Heel measures approximately 1.75″
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium and wide widths
- Cushioned insoles
- Extra padding around the heels
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- Fully lined brush cotton linings and lightly cushioned insoles for all-day comfort
- Extra padding around the heels
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide widths
- 100% premium quality leather
- Insoles have extra cushion and padding
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium, wide, and extra wide feet
- Ortholite footbed
- Durable TPR Outsole
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Available in medium and wide widths
- 100% leather
- Padded insole
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
- Fits medium, wide, and extra wide feet
- Leather upper
- Removable footbed
- Block heel
- Order this dress shoe a half size larger than your longest foot size
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.
Are Any Other Shoe Choices Available?
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are having a hard time finding a different shoe style for your extra wide feet:
comfortablewomenshoes@gmail.com
If you happen to need a pair of summer sandals to fit the shape of your extra wide feet, you should take an article I wrote where I describe the best extra wide sandals for women. Go to the link below:
Extra Wide Sandals for Women – They DO EXIST!
Did you know that there is a soccer cleat that is available in extra wide widths? I have fitted this shoe style before and it fits women with extra wide feet and a high instep. You can find this soccer cleat in an article I wrote called:
Wide Soccer Cleats for Women – They Do Exist!
You shouldn’t refrain from getting a particular shoe style just because you think it will not fit the shape of your wide feet. If that is the case, you can let me know what you are looking for and I will help you find them.
I know there are other shoe styles such as boots, sports shoes, or fashion shoes that I didn’t cover, but you can always leave me a comment below and I will help you find these shoe styles in extra wide widths.
If you happen to have a child with extra wide feet and you can’t seem to find shoes to fit the shape of his or her feet, you should take a look at an article I wrote called:
Shoes for Extra Wide Feet – Stop Hurting Your Children’s Feet
Indeed, finding comfortable yet stylish shoes can be a complicated task, even more if you have extra wide feet. However, you should never settle for any pair of shoes. Thinking that you will eventually stretch them out or planning to wear them regardless of the pain and discomfort they may cause, is not a smart idea. Moreover, your feet will hurt, and you will end up wasting your time and money.
Another thing to consider is that there are several parts of your body that change as you grow older, and feet is one of them. The feet will most likely widen and lengthen as the years go by. It is highly important, to avoid foot pain and other possible health issues, so you need to find shoes that match the shape and size of your feet.
As always, I hope you found this article useful. If you have any recommendations for a good pair of extra wide shoes, please leave your comments in the section below, so we can all benefit from your experience.
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