The Top 3 Best Sneakers for Women with Narrow Feet – Narrow Toe-Box and Narrow Heel Counter!

Do you always have a hard time finding shoes to accommodate the shape of your narrow feet? Do you feel like every single shoe style that you try feels too wide and gaps too much around your ankles? If the answer is yes, I’m here to tell you that I will share with you my list on the top 3 best sneakers for women with narrow feet.

Do not settle for shoes that simply “run or fit narrower” than others. If you are shopping at your local shoe store and the salesperson tells you that they don’t have shoes in narrow widths, don’t many any rush decision about buying their shoes. There are sneakers available in narrow widths and I have found them to be the most effective ones when it comes to fit the shape of a woman with an extra narrow foot.

It is a fact that women with narrow feet have the hardest time finding shoes that fit. Certain shoe companies manufacture sneakers in narrow widths (“N”) (“2A”) but buying a shoe that is labeled as narrow width doesn’t guarantee that it will fit the shape of your narrow feet.

There is only a small selection of shoes that are capable of accommodating the shape of women with narrow feet, but the good news is that I know exactly which shoe styles these are, and I will describe them shortly.

My Role in Fitting Women’s Shoes – Over a Decade of Shoe Fitting Experience

Based on the data I have been collected and the feedback received from women who have actually worn the shoes, I have put together a selection of the top 3 best sneakers for women with narrow feet.

Never settle for shoes that feel too wide on your feet. Wearing shoes that are too wide usually leads to too much foot movement inside the shoes, and that constant friction between the feet and the shoes can create discomfort and foot issues such as blisters, calluses, or corns.

Finding a pair of sneakers for a woman with narrow feet can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience. I have been contacted by several women from all over the world who were about to give up their quest for narrow shoes.

Most women explain to me how they have “extra narrow feet: and they can’t find a single shoe style that fits. If you are tired of wasting time and money from having to constantly return your shoes, then you came to the right place.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the top 3 best sneakers for women with narrow feet. These shoe styles can be used for everyday walking as well as running long distances.

Consider that these are all shoe styles that I have fitted before, since that is the only way for me to tell how supportive the shoes are as well as how they fit. Disclosure: Note that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases, this allows us to create free content and resources.

The Top 3 Best Sneakers for Women with Narrow Feet: Option 1

I have found that most Asics shoe styles fit on the narrower side, and this shoe brand seems to be women’s favorite when it comes to fit the shape of their narrow feet. However, some of their shoe styles are actually available in narrow widths.

Women with narrow feet have reported that the Asics Gel Kayano 25 is the best fitting shoe for narrow feet. This style comes with a narrower toe-box and a narrower heel counter that is going to prevent your feet from sliding out of the shoes.

I have fitted women with the narrowest feet in this shoe style. In addition to fitting narrow feet, this shoe style has infused gel that is going to minimize the impact that your feet take when they come in contact with the ground, which basically means that the shoes protect your joints.

This shoe style is made from seamless materials that keep women who enjoy running safely from annoying pressure points or chafing.

I summarize the advantages and disadvantages of this shoe style below:

Pros:

➡️ Narrow Heel Counter

➡️ Narrow Toe Box

➡️ Supportive

➡️ Durable

➡️ Breathable

➡️ Lightweight/Flexible

Cons:

❌ High Cost (Update: Shoe is on sale on Amazon).

Number 1: Asics GEL Kayano 25 

What Shoe Size Should You Order?

To prevent your toes from rubbing against the front or side part of the shoes, I highly recommend that you order the shoes a whole size larger than the size that your feet measure. This translates to 3/8 of an inch or 0.8 centimeters of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoes.

Let’s see what other women who already have tried this shoe style have to stay:

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The Top 3 Best Sneakers for Women with Narrow Feet: Option 2

This shoe style is the second most popular choice for fitting women with narrow feet. The shoe provides a narrower toe-box and a narrower heel counter, which is going to prevent your feet from moving too much inside the shoes.

Women prefer this shoe style over the Kayano 25 because it’s more affordable, but keep in mind that it doesn’t provide the same amount of support. There is infused gel in this shoe style but not as much as the Kayano 25. The more gel the shoes have, the more expensive the shoe becomes.

I summarize the advantages and disadvantages of this shoe style below:

Pros:

➡️ Narrow Heel Counter

➡️ Narrow Toe Box

➡️ Affordable

➡️ Durable

➡️ Breathable

➡️ Lightweight/Flexible

Cons:

❌ Less Support than the Kayano 25

Number 2: Asics 

What Shoe Size Should You Order?

To prevent your toes from rubbing against the front or side part of the shoes, I highly recommend that you order the shoes a whole size larger than the size that your feet measure. This translates to 3/8 of an inch or 0.8 centimeters of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoes.

Keep in mind that even though this shoe style is less supportive than the Kayano 25, you can always fit an insole/orthotic for extra support.

Let’s see what other women who already have tried this shoe style have to stay:

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The Top 3 Best Sneakers for Women with Narrow Feet: Option 3

This shoe style is the third most popular choice for women with narrow feet, and will fit the shape of your narrow feet at an affordable price. Women love how comfortable and lightweight and flexible this shoe style is.

One of the best features of this shoe style is the Heel GRID® system, which gives dynamic heel strike cushioning.

I summarize the advantages and disadvantages of this shoe style below:

Pros:

➡️ Narrow Heel Counter

➡️ Narrow Toe Box

➡️ Affordable

➡️ Durable

➡️ Breathable

➡️ Lightweight/Flexible

Cons:

❌ Less Support than the Asics Kayano 25 and the Asics Torrance

Number 3: Saucony Cohesion ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What Shoe Size Should You Order?

To prevent your toes from rubbing against the front or side part of the shoes, I highly recommend that you order the shoes a whole size larger than the size that your feet measure. This translates to 3/8 of an inch or 0.8 centimeters of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoes.

Let’s see what other women who already have tried this shoe style have to stay:

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If after trying any of these 3 shoe styles you still feel like the shoes are too wide for your feet, then please proceed to try one of the techniques below. I recommend that you start by trying to adjust your shoelaces first since it’s the faster and most cost effective option:

How to Lace Shoes for Narrow Feet — The Most Effective Way to Prevent Your Heels from Slipping Off the Shoes!

If that doesn’t work, then you can try placing a tongue pad inside the shoes to make the shoes feel and fit better. I explain what a tongue pad is and how to place it inside your shoes here:

Which is the Best Tongue Pad for Shoes? – STOP Heel Slippage!

Women contact me daily wanting to know which are the best shoes for their narrow feet. I want you to remember one thing: It doesn’t matter how narrow your feet are, there is always at least one particular shoe style out there that will fit the shape of your feet perfectly, and I will help you find it.

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