Wide Fit Shoes

If your shoes have suddenly started slipping at the heel or feeling strangely roomy after losing weight, you may not be imagining it. Significant weight loss can make your feet slimmer and reduce their overall volume, leaving shoes that once fitted perfectly feeling too big. The subject has recently attracted attention under the catchy name … Read more

If you’re hoping for a simple answer like “12 months” or “500 miles”, I’m afraid it’s not quite that straightforward. Some people replace them within six months. Others happily wear them for two years or more.Exactly how long they last depends on several things, including how often you wear them, the quality of the foam, … Read more

Can a wider fitting shoe really make that much difference? In many cases, yes. Not because wide fit shoes are magical, but because they simply allow your feet to do what they were designed to do — and the benefits, once you feel them, are hard to ignore. If your feet ache by the end … Read more

Not by very much. Going up a size mainly gives you extra length, not the extra width most people are actually looking for. If your shoes feel tight across the toes or the sides of your feet, a wider fitting is often a much better answer than a longer shoe. Now, let’s start with a … Read more

If your shoes pinch, slip, or leave marks — it’s not your feet, it’s the fit. I’m Sue Holland, and this is the no-nonsense guide to wide fit shoes that actually feel good.When I first started researching wider fitting shoes, I quickly realised they aren’t just for people with naturally wide feet. Conditions such as … Read more

When did you last buy a pair of shoes that were almost perfect? They looked great, they felt comfortable everywhere except one annoying spot, and you found yourself wondering whether a shoe stretching spray could rescue them.That’s exactly where I found myself.Yes, shoe stretcher spray does work, but only when it’s used for the right … Read more

Do shoe stretchers work? Well, they certainly have for me! I managed to gain at least half a shoe size in length, as well as extra width, in a pair of genuine leather Waldläufer loafers. It didn’t happen overnight, though. I spent three nights gradually expanding the stretchers, applying fresh shoe-stretching spray each time. The … Read more

For some of us, finding the right pair of shoes can feel like winning the lottery. But what happens when those shoes pinch a little too tightly across the toes or rub uncomfortably at the sides? Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may earn … Read more

Autumn and winter are made for getting outside: crisp air, golden trees, and that satisfying crunch underfoot. But if your boots pinch across the toes or squeeze the sides of your feet, the enjoyment soon disappears. The best wide fit boots for autumn and winter should give you genuine room across the forefoot and enough … Read more

Achilles tendonitis can make something as ordinary as walking surprisingly uncomfortable, particularly when the back of your shoe is rubbing or your footwear isn’t giving you the support you need. Shoes won’t treat Achilles tendonitis, but choosing footwear that feels stable, cushioned and comfortable around the heel can make everyday walking easier while you’re dealing … Read more