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Wide fit walking shoes
For people who want to walk further than their feet currently allow. Rocker midsole, cushioned but stable, and three fittings so the shoe is not the limiting factor.
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What makes a walking shoe work on a wide foot
Distance magnifies every fitting error. A shoe that is slightly narrow is merely annoying for ten minutes and is a blister at three miles. The forefoot needs room to spread on every step, the heel needs to be held, and the sole needs to be stable rather than merely soft.
The rocker profile matters more the further you go — it reduces how far the toe joints bend on each push-off, which is a small saving repeated several thousand times. There is more on that in the rocker sole guide.
Cushioning versus stability
Very soft shoes feel wonderful in the shop and let an unstable foot wander. What holds up over distance is a firm, supportive midsole with cushioning on top and a sole that resists twisting. The Everyday uses compression-moulded EVA with rubber outsole pods rather than a soft injected foam, which is why it still supports at the end of a long day.
Which fitting to choose
| Fitting | Roughly equals | Choose it if |
|---|---|---|
| EE (Wide) | About one fitting above a standard high-street trainer | Standard trainers feel tight across the ball of the foot but you can wear them |
| EEEE (Extra Wide) | Two to three fittings above standard | Bunions, a spreading forefoot, or you wear a custom orthotic |
| 6E (Ultra Wide) | The widest fitting sold in UK retail | Oedema, lymphoedema, bandaging, or feet that change size through the day |
What it is not built for
This is a walking shoe for pavements, parks, towpaths and everyday distance. It is not a hiking boot: there is no ankle support, no aggressive lug pattern and no waterproof membrane. On wet grass and loose ground you will want something with more grip. And it is not a running shoe, though people do run in it — see the running page for the honest version of that.
Common questions
Are these good for long walks?
Can I use them for hiking?
Are they waterproof?
Do they suit plantar fasciitis?
Where to go next
Not sure which fitting?
The width finder asks three questions about how shoes currently fail you and names the fitting to start with. If it gets it wrong, exchanges are free for sixty days.