If you have wide feet, you’ve been there: trying on one pair of running shoes after another, adjusting the laces, trying desperately to find something that doesn’t feel like it’s giving your big toe and your pinky a too-tight hug. As a runner and a mom who's always chasing after my unbelievably energetic seven-year-old, I get it. I grew tired of seeing the outer corner of the toe box on my running shoes wear out before the rest of the shoe (if you have wide feet, you understand), and I started prioritizing wide-toe-box shoes that feel comfortable and hold up over time.
To find the best wide-toe-box shoes, we tested 100+ pairs for comfort, fit, quality, design, and value. We worked closely with experts, including podiatric physical therapist Brandon Park, PT, DPT, and physical therapist Jared Einhorn, to develop a rigorous testing process that enabled us to identify the best wide-toe-box shoes on the market today. Our experts advised us on the importance of a mesh upper for comfort, as well as a wide design that goes beyond simply choosing a shoe in a wide size. With their guidance, our testing team put in thousands of miles to determine the absolute best options for every activity.