How do you know if you need wide shoes?

Your width measurement is really critical to getting the perfect pair of shoes that actually fits you. If you find that you frequently try on shoes that are supposed to be your size, but they feel really tight when you walk around the store, then it’s likely that your feet are actually a wide width.

What is the difference between a regular size shoe and a wide shoe?

What Is the Difference Between Regular and Wide Width Shoes? A wide width or wide fitting shoe will have the same length as a regular-sized shoe, but the toe box and forefoot width are wider to accommodate a wider foot. Wide-fitting shoes often have greater depth because wider feet are usually taller or deeper.

How do I know if my shoe width is wide?

Normally a wide width shoe for women is indicated with the letter D; for men a wide width shoe is indicated with 2E. Women’s Extra-wide shoes for women are indicated with 2E and for men a extra-wide width shoe is indicated with 4E.

How do you know if shoes are too narrow?

If your toes don’t face straight ahead, seem crammed together, or are overlapping each other, it’s likely your shoes are too tight. When shoes fit properly, there’s space between each toe, and the toes face straight forward, not turned toward either side.