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About Wide Fit Shoes

Taking pride in our shoes

A family-run footwear specialist making it easy for wider feet to feel comfortable, with shoes and sneakers in widths from E to 8E.

Wide fit New Balance 574 sneakers
Since 1965Footwear specialists
1,500+Wide fit styles
E–8EWidth fittings
500,000+Customers worldwide
Why width matters

Most stores are made for fast fashion. We're made for your feet.

Mall and department store shoes are designed to move quickly, with new styles every season and almost all of them in a single standard width. It's easy to spend hours going from store to store, trying on pair after pair, helped by staff who were never trained in fitting.

And the usual advice? "Just go up a size." But a longer shoe isn't a wider shoe. Going up a size moves the flex point away from where your foot bends, lets your heel slip and still leaves your toes feeling snug.

Going up a size

  • Extra length you don't need
  • Heel slips as you walk
  • Still snug across the widest part of your foot

Choosing your width

  • Your true size, with room where you need it
  • A secure, comfortable heel
  • Space for toes to spread naturally

Your feet deserve more than one option. Width is the future of footwear, and it's all we do.

Who we are

Wide fit specialists for every shape and size

What started as a family shoe store in London has grown into a leading destination for wide and extra wide footwear. We're still family-run, and still just as passionate about helping every customer find a pair that feels right.

The latest styles, every season

New releases from New Balance, Skechers, Nike, On and more, in the wide and extra wide fittings you won't find at the mall.

Women's new arrivals →   Men's new arrivals →

Expert fitting help

Our experienced shoe fitters can help you find the right shape and size. Just email us at info@widefitshoes.com.

Find your width online →

Comfort built in

What makes our shoes so comfortable

Wide fit New Balance 574 sneaker

Designed around your feet

Lightweight soles that are flexible and hard-wearing, plus removable insoles on many styles so you can fit your own orthotics.

Wide fit On Cloudsurfer sneaker

Cushioned, lightweight soles

Modern cushioning absorbs the impact of every step, so even long days on your feet feel light and easy, like walking on air.

Comfort features to look for

  • Seam-free, soft padded uppers
  • Deep toe boxes with extra height and width
  • Removable insoles for orthotics
  • Adjustable laces and straps
  • Cushioned, supportive wide fit sneakers
Comfort for every foot

Gentle on sensitive feet

Whether your feet tend to swell, you have bunions or you'd simply like a little more room, our wide fit shoes and sneakers are made to feel kind from the very first step. Explore our picks for:

Find your perfect fit

Wide fit shoes and sneakers for men and women, in widths from E to 8E.