Women’s Wide Fit Walking Trainers: How to Choose the Right Pair

The toe box is one of the most important parts of a walking trainer.

A shoe may technically be labelled “wide” while still having a tapered toe shape. If the front of the shoe narrows too much, your toes may remain crowded.

Look for a toe box that is:

• Wide enough for your toes to spread
• Rounded rather than sharply tapered
• Deep enough to avoid pressure on the top of the toes
• Free from uncomfortable seams
• Compatible with your natural foot shape

Some modern walking trainers use anatomical or foot-shaped toe boxes specifically to provide additional room. Independent testing has found that certain models provide substantially more horizontal and vertical toe-box space than average walking shoes.

Choose the Right Width

Women's wide-fit trainers can come in several width options, although terminology varies between brands.

You may see terms such as:

• Wide
• Extra Wide
• 2E
• 4E

Don't assume that the same width label will fit identically across different manufacturers. Check the individual brand's size guide and, where possible, try the shoes on.

If your feet are very wide, an extra-wide option may be more appropriate than simply going up a shoe size.

Don't Buy a Longer Shoe to Get More Width