The Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet in 2024

Whether you are a beginner runner, a seasoned elite, or at work on your feet all day, nothing is more important than finding the right pair of shoes. And if you have wide feet, this quest becomes all the more challenging. Since one size does not truly fit all, running shoe companies have heard the call for the need for wider-width shoes. At Running Warehouse, we understand the importance of finding the best shoes for each of our customers and offer various size options to help keep you comfortably moving.

The Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet in 2024:

• Best Wide Shoe for Cushioned Comfort: New Balance Fresh Foam X More (Men's | Women's)
• Best Premium Running Shoe in Wide Widths: ASICS Nimbus (Men's | Women's)
• Best Wide Running Shoe for All-Around Use: HOKA Clifton (Men's | Women's)
• Most Stylish Running Shoe in Wide Widths: Brooks Ghost (Men's | Women's)
• Best Fast Running Shoe in Wide Widths: New Balance FuelCell Rebel (Men's | Women's)
• Best Super Trainer in Wide Widths: New Balance SuperComp Trainer (Men's | Women's)
• Best Wide Shoe for Motion Control: Brooks Beast/Ariel (Men's | Women's)
• Best Natural Trail Running Shoe in Wide Widths: Altra Lone Peak (Men's | Women's)
• Best Marathon Racing Shoe in Wide Widths: New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite (Men's | Women's)

The New Balance Fresh Foam X More is an incredibly comfortable option for wide feet, as it offers an accommodating upper and comes in wide-width sizing. As one of the most cushioned shoes on the market, the More delivers a high level of underfoot protection to keep your feet and joints feeling good, whether running long distances, walking, or standing on your feet for extended periods of time. Plush cushioning at its best, it's no wonder why the New Balance Fresh Foam X More is a staff favourite here at Running Warehouse Australia.

The ASICS Gel Nimbus 26 is a premium running shoe boasting high levels of soft yet bouncy cushioning that will make you feel like you are running on clouds. Available in wide widths, this daily trainer has a lightweight stretch knit that provides a soft and adaptable fit and a knit tongue construction that extends around the ankle for a secure and comfortable hold.

A classic model in HOKA's lineup, the Clifton delivers the comfort and versatility to get you anywhere you want to go, and its lightweight feel and fit will bring smiles to your miles. The Clifton is a neutral everyday running shoe that many have come to know and love thanks to its soft underfoot feel and smooth ride at any pace. While the medium-width is not too roomy, this shoe is available in wide-width sizing, allowing wider-footed runners to experience this popular model for themselves. Overall, the Clifton is a solid choice for those who want versatility without sacrificing comfort and performance.

With great looks and reliable performance, the Brooks Ghost leads the way as one of the top-selling running shoes year after year. The Ghost's 3D Fit Print Mesh upper gives an attractive appearance while enhancing the lockdown fit, and the adaptable upper is available in a wide range of widths, making this shoe accessible to wider-footed runners and walkers alike. The Ghost remains an iconic workhorse that delivers the goods while looking great.

The New Balance FuelCell Rebel excels as a lightweight daily trainer, effortlessly navigating from your speediest sessions to your most enduring road runs. In the 4th iteration, the Rebel features an advanced PEBA blend FuelCell foam in the midsole to maintain that lively and responsive performance it is known for. A bit wider base with enhanced cushioning underfoot and a lighter engineered upper makes for a fast and enjoyable ride.

The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer is a next-level trainer that uses technology from the world's top racing shoes to make running faster and longer feel easier without sacrificing comfort. In its third iteration, this shoe features a new supercritical PEBA blend FuelCell midsole foam with an embedded forked carbon fiber plate, which gives it a surprisingly soft underfoot feel while delivering efficient energy return and a smooth ride. This unique blend is perfect for daily training and long runs but also gives the Supercomp Trainer the potential to be your next marathon racing shoe. Available in wide widths, the lightweight and breathable FANTOMFIT mesh upper has a secure and comfy fit to keep your feet happy no matter the pace or distance you go.

The Brooks Beast (and the women's version, the Ariel) is a premium, everyday, motion-control running shoe suitable for the most severe overpronators. The latest iteration answers the trend of a softer underfoot experience while meeting the need for solid guidance to reduce excessive foot movement.

Streamlined to be fast and nimble, the Altra Lone Peak is a versatile trail running shoe and is perfect for the trail runner who likes a natural, connected-to-the-ground experience. Lively and flexible underfoot, the Lone Peak has a roomy forefoot that allows toes to splay and is available in wide widths. And, for maximum confidence on any trail, the MaxTrac outsole provides superior grip and durability on rugged terrain.

The New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail is a fresh take on handling whatever all-day adventure you have headed your way, whether on a smooth trail or rocky terrain. With supreme cushioning, exceptional outsole traction, and a breathable upper mesh that offers an accommodating yet secure fit, this shoe really has it all! One of the most comfortable trail shoes on the market (and available in wide widths), the More Trail delivers solid underfoot protection and is perfect for those days when your legs need a little pep in the step.

The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite shoe is our top-tier choice for runners with wider feet seeking a balance of high cushioning and responsiveness for full and half marathon distances. The SC Elite is constructed with New Balance's reformulated, ultra-responsive, and softest FuelCell foam and a curved carbon fiber plate in the midsole that produces exceptional energy return while providing a softer, more cushioned, underfoot feel. The shoe is topped off with a light, breathable synthetic mesh upper featuring FantomFit technology for a secure fit and a fast racing experience.

The sizing guide for widths has a number/letter right after the shoe size length (2A, B, D, 2E, and 4E). The difference between width sizing is approximately 1/4" inch per increment. For men's shoes, the standard width size is D, 2E for wide sizing, and 4E for extra wide. Women's standard shoe sizing is B, with D for wider width and 2E for extra wide.

Women looking for more wide options can shop men's shoes with their desired width letter since the sizing aligns with the gradual width increase (a women's D width aligns with a men's D width). Just keep in mind that you would go down 1.5 in length size for a women's (Men's size 9 = Women's size 7.5).

In helping you find the right fit, let's break down what you need to look for in a running shoe that will suit your specific needs.

A properly fitted running shoe will offer cushioning and support while meeting your training needs for the type of running you will do, such as trail running or speed work. Other factors to consider in targeting the best shoe for you are breathability, durability, and whether you wear orthotics or need pronation control or arch support. With running shoes, there are many different types and models to choose from, so we have provided our expertly crafted top picks below, breaking down each factor to consider when looking for the right wide-width shoe for you. Unsure if you need a wide width? Check out our guide on How To Identify If You Need a Wide Width Running Shoe.

Our team of experts reviews almost every new running shoe that we carry, and when making this list, they came together to discuss the best running shoe options that are actually wide. From shoes with wide widths to footshaped toe boxes and even shoes with naturally roomy fits, our wide footed testers know how painful it can be to run in shoes that are too narrow and have put together a list of shoes THAT actually work for their wide feet.