Wide Shoes for Women: How to Find the Best Fit for Comfort

If your feet change size during the day, look for:

• Stretchable uppers
• Adjustable straps
• Wide or extra-wide sizing
• Extra depth
• Removable insoles
• Soft interior materials

It's often helpful to try shoes later in the day, when your feet may be at their largest.

Don't simply purchase a much longer shoe to compensate for swelling. Additional length can cause your foot to slide forward.

Wide Shoes for Women With Bunions

Bunions can make narrow shoes especially uncomfortable because the joint at the base of the big toe may press against the shoe.

A wide toe box can provide additional space around the bunion area.

Look for flexible uppers that don't create concentrated pressure over the prominent joint. Avoid pointed shoes or rigid materials that force the forefoot into a narrow shape.

If a bunion is painful or worsening, footwear changes should be combined with appropriate professional advice.

How Should Wide Women's Shoes Fit?

The shoe should feel comfortable while you're standing and walking—not just while sitting.

When trying on wide shoes: