I have worn New Balance shoes for decades, but the last few pairs I have tried are cut too small, and too narrow as to rated width, where before they seemingly fit to size/width for a very long time. Too narrow a toe box is really a big problem, as is the sole too small for the upper; a lot of my foot bulges over the sole, and it feels like I'm walking on ice skates.

Maybe I'm not finding the right NB shoe, or perhaps there are much better choices to consider? I don't run anymore, just walk pavement if that helps. Thanks for your suggestions.

Brooks makes excellent running/walking shoes for folks with wide feet.

They also have different models specifically for those with high or low arches.

I wear a 12.5 3ishE, and have flat feet.

Good info...11.5 x 4+E

I joke I have dock pilings for feet...

quote:

Originally posted by RogueJSK:
Brooks makes excellent running/walking shoes for folks with wide feet.

They also have different models specifically for those with high or low arches.

I wear a 12.5 3ishE, and have flat feet.

I was going to say Brooks too. I have a wide foot, and I didn't even have to buy their wide size for a good fit. They run wide.

Keen.
They have a wide toe box and several styles that work great for walking.

Another Brooks fan. In Brooks, I wear a 14 and there is plenty of room in the toe box.

quote:

Originally posted by P-220:
Another Brooks fan. In Brooks, I wear a 14 and there is plenty of room in the toe box.

Brooks-the ghost 9 is on sale right now and they are a great cushion shoe. You don't have to be a runner to enjoy the comfort.

quote:

Originally posted by Minnow:
Keen.
They have a wide toe box and several styles that work great for walking.

I bought a pair of Keens a couple months ago and I'm still trying to get used to them (how big the toe box is).

I work in a shoe store, if you use to like New Balance, try the 928 version 3, they had complaints when they changed to version 2 so they just came out with version 3 at the beginning of May. The pedorthist & I were comparing them & while they look almost identical, they do fit "roomier" & you can get them up to 6E (super wide), they come in black, white, or brown. The new Brooks Ghost 9 does seem to fit a lot of people well too. Or try an OrthoFeet sneaker, or the SAS Tour Mesh.

http://www.bignwideshoes.com

They have shoes for my elephant feet.

10.5 9E.

I've been 100% satisfied.

quote:

Originally posted by 2tonicP220:
I have worn New Balance shoes for decades, but the last few pairs I have tried are cut too small, and too narrow as to rated width, where before they seemingly fit to size/width for a very long time.

I agree. All my shoes (walking, running, boots, slippers), including New Balance, are size 9.5 D. I tried some NB running shoes recently and had to get 9.5 2E.

Sorry, I don't have a recommendation on wider shoes/brands.

I have the Brooks Dyad 8 in 13 4E. First pair of Brooks and I'll be getting another. They've held up for about a year but definitely need to be replaced now. I'm pretty hard on shoes so I'm happy they've held up well.

You know that New Balance has different lasts (that fit differently), right? And they sometimes change lasts between model updates?