How much wider is 2E?

There is approximately a 1/2″ difference between widths (2A, B, D, 2E and 4E) and a 3/8″ difference between 4E and 6E width. This difference occurs across the ball of the foot and is the maximum difference in width. There is less of a width difference as you move toward the tip of the shoe and toward the heel.

Is 2E the same as extra wide in New Balance?

“2E” equals “Wide” according to their sizing chart. Here is a full sizing chart from New Balance’s web site.

What’s considered a wide foot?

One tell-tale sign of wide feet is if your feet feel cased-in in every pair of shoes. Once you measure your foot, you can tell for sure. If your foot width is 4 1/16” in a size 9 shoe or 3 3/16” in a size 7, then you are considered to have wide feet (C/D).

How do I know my shoe width?

Wrap a tape measure around the widest part of your bare foot. Place a foot on the ground as if you were standing normally. Mark the width of your foot in millimetres on the tape measure. Use this measurement to determine the shoe width you need.

Should I go a size up if my feet are wide?

If the shoes you want only come in one width, then for narrow feet it is recommended that you size down and size up if your foot is wider.

What size should I get if I have wide feet?

A ‘D’ width fits most men and is considered their Standard/Medium, but for women is a wider fit. ‘E’ sizes are wide sizes for both men and women.