What is a regular shoe width?

 

Regular shoe widths can differ depending on the manufacturer, but usually shoes that are about 2 inches in front and 3 inches behind are considered "regular". This can be seen in the photo below.

The best way to make sure shoes fit your feet properly is by purchasing them off of a reputable retailer that specializes in wide sizes. If you're not sure if a particular store has wider sizes, pick out some other styles of shoes and try those on until they feel good on your feet. If the shoes don't feel good on your feet, chances are that they won't fit you properly.

To get a better understanding of what types of shoes people with wide feet wear, check out the women's section at Caring.com , click on "Shoes" to browse the site and you'll see what type of shoes people with wide feet wear.

If you're having troubles finding wide shoes in your size, follow these steps:

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1) Try to find a store that works with left and right foot measurements; especially if they're not too difficult to measure. A good rule of thumb is that if a shoe is hard to get on and off, it's usually too small for someone who has wide feet.

2) Try to find a store that will give you a good exchange if the shoes are the wrong size. There are many online and offline stores that do this, but it may take some time to find them.

3) Try to find a store that offers free shipping and returns because it can make it easier for you to order shoes online. This can be useful if you're having difficulties finding wide shoes in your local area.

4) Try looking online for bargains; there are many online sites (like Amazon ) that sell wide shoes at discounts, so look around for them and see what's available in your size before making a purchase.

5) Try visiting shoe stores that specialize in wide sizes . One store that I recommend is Zappos . It's a very popular store and people with wide feet swear by it.

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6) Some stores may require you to order the shoes online and then pick them up in the store; make sure you ask about this when you're ordering from a retailer that does this. The advantage of doing this is that there's no chance of buying the wrong size, or getting the wrong color because they didn't have your size in stock when you went to pick up your order.

7) If possible, try going into stores once every week or two just for fun and to see if there are any new styles that would be good for wide feet.

8) Make sure to tell the sales person that you have wide feet, some of them may not know about this term and you'll have to give them measurements.

Also, make sure that you always try sneakers on for size in a store before buying them online. [ARTICLE END]

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Shoes for Wide Feet: Zappos' Large Selection of Footwear For a Wider Fit Zappos is one of the only places I found where they actually had a large selection of shoes for wide feet... AND they were running a special deal on shoes in their wide shoe section at the time.