One tell-tale sign of wide feet is if your feet feel cased-in in every pair of shoes. Once you measure your foot, you can tell for sure. If your foot width is 4 1/16” in a size 9 shoe or 3 3/16” in a size 7, then you are considered to have wide feet (C/D).29 Mar 2019
Is there a big difference between wide and medium shoes?
The difference between a medium width shoe and a wide width shoe is very small, about 1/8 of an inch. But this 1/8 inch can make all the difference in the world when it comes to comfort. With wide width shoes, the entire shoe is wider, but especially in the area just before the toes.30 Jul 2019
Is there a big difference between wide shoes and regular?
Wide width shoes are variations of normal sized shoes where the overall length is the same, but the toe box and forefoot width is increased to accommodate wider feet. People with wide feet usually have a similar heel width, but have a wider forefoot and wider toes.
How much bigger is a wide shoe?
For most people requiring wider shoes, a wider shoe at the ball- of-the-foot and toe-box is most important. When measured at the ball-of-the-foot, the difference between shoe widths is approximately 1/4”. A wide width is 1/4” wider than a medium width and an extra wide width is 1/2” wider than a medium width.26 Jun 2019
Do I need wide shoe size?
Just remember that the need for wide shoes is about more than the width of your foot. For instance, if your foot is 3.75 inches wide and you wear a size 5, you'll need a wide fit. On the other hand, if you wear a size 8, you can opt for medium-width footwear. Additionally, men's feet are generally larger than women's.11 Apr 2020
Should I go up a size for wide feet?
Shoes should fit comfortably in the width as well as the length, but too often, we make up for a narrow fit by buying footwear that's a half or even full size larger. This is simply putting a Band-Aid on problem, rather than finding a solution.23 Sept 2019
How wide is a medium foot?
US Size Narrow (AA) (inches) Medium (M or B) (cm)
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5.5 2 7/8″ 8.3 cm
6 2 15/16″ 8.4 cm
6.5 3″ 8.6 cm
7 3 1/16″ 8.7 cm
Is medium the same as wide in shoes?
The difference between a medium width shoe and a wide width shoe is very small, about 1/8 of an inch. If you try a shoe on in the medium width, and the shoe feels too tight around the widest part of the foot, then opt for a wide width in the same size, instead of sizing up.30 Jul 2019
Should you size up if you have wide feet?
Shoes should fit comfortably in the width as well as the length, but too often, we make up for a narrow fit by buying footwear that's a half or even full size larger.23 Sept 2019