Wide Fit Shoes: Complete Width Guide
Width is a separate axis from length. Going up a size to fit a wide foot often creates a shoe that is too long; wide feet need the right width grade and brand.
Width recommendation tool
Width is its own axis: D, 2E, 4E and 6E are not the same as simply adding length. If the toes have length but the forefoot is squeezed, try a wide width or a different last before sizing up.
Width grades in millimetres
Width is its own axis: D, 2E, 4E and 6E are not the same as simply adding length. If the toes have length but the forefoot is squeezed, try a wide width or a different last before sizing up.
| Widths | Fit bias | D |
|---|---|---|
| AAA | smaller | -19.2mm |
| AA | smaller | -14.4mm |
| B | smaller | -9.6mm |
| C | smaller | -4.8mm |
| D | true to size | 0.0mm |
| 2E | Wide fit | +4.8mm |
| 4E | Wide fit+ | +9.6mm |
| 6E | Wide fit+ | +14.4mm |
Which brands offer wide widths
| Brand | B/C | D | 2E | 4E/6E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike | Not offered | Available | Limited (FlyEase) | Not offered |
| Adidas Wide fit | Not offered | Available | Available | Not offered |
| New Balance Wide fit | Available | Available | Available (6E) | Available (6E) |
| ASICS Wide fit | Not offered | Available | Available (4E) | Available (4E) |
| Brooks Wide fit | Not offered | Available | Available (4E) | Available (4E) |
| Hoka Wide fit | Not offered | Available | Available | Not offered |
| Saucony Wide fit | Not offered | Available | Available | Not offered |
| Salomon Wide fit | Not offered | Available | Limited | Not offered |
How to measure foot width
- Measure both feet while standing, ideally late in the day when feet are at their largest.
- Width is its own axis: D, 2E, 4E and 6E are not the same as simply adding length.
- After the formula, check the brand and model page because fit offset can move the final size by a half size or more.