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Shoe selection for a runner girl with wide feet.
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noneoftheabove
Sep 2, 14 13:19
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Hi to all-

I've been having difficulty with lowering my run times b/c I feel confined to the heavier/bulkier "trainer" shoes.

I would like to move to the next level, but my feet are wide so that I feel most comfortable in size D shoes.

When I shop online, ALL of the flats and lightweight racing shoes are offered only in size B. I wore the size B for years until two years ago I began having plantar fascitis (which is resolved now) and the podiatrist and physical therapist recommended a wider shoe.

Anyone with a similar situation, or ideas on how to get into a lighter shoe?


Thanks!
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Dr. Tigerchik
Sep 2, 14 13:52
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check New Balance - you can order different widths. They are made in my hometown!
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blackthugcat
Sep 2, 14 19:36
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Have a look at Altras.

I just got a pair of the trail shoes and I can't believe how comfortable they are. Minimal cushioning, really wide toe box but a nice snug heel and I feel like I'm running in slippers. My road shoes have felt like mattresses on my feet when I've gone back to them. They feel really lightweight but I've done a trail half marathon in them in supreme comfort.

I think their road shoes are built on the same principles with multiple cushioning options so worth checking out.
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noneoftheabove
Sep 3, 14 5:04
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I had looked there, but checked again… their lightweight/racing options are available only in size B.
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determination
Sep 3, 14 6:10
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Try a men's racing flat? I believe the default men's width is D? I think....

Though, the Altras suggested to you are REALLY WIDE in the forefoot. I have a pair. My husband says they make my feet look like Donald Duck's.
Get them from somewhere that makes returns easy if shopping online.
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mistressk
Sep 3, 14 11:44
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I have wide feet as well. I dig the K-Swiss K-Ruuz (original red, white & blue version - don't know about the 1.5 or later), New Balance shoes (mostly trail shoes but they make nice lightweight stuff), Brooks Launch are my go-to training shoe, and for tri I like Zoot's shoes.

As previously suggested, try the men's version. They tend to be wider by default.

Good luck - cheers!

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Tri3
Sep 3, 14 12:43
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Although the Altras do not some in a "wide" size, they have a very wide toe box. Although I wear a women's D in Asics, the Altra "B" fir my short fat foot very nicely.

I do find though that the shoes run small and that I have to order a half size up. As others said, very comfy shoes.

A warning though--they are zero ramp shoes, so if you're running in "traditional" shoes, you'll need to make a gradual switch.

BTW, theclymb has limited sizes on clearance.
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scrumhalfgirl
Sep 4, 14 18:23
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A number of the Saucony shoes come in widths, including the kinvaras which are very light weight.
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kathy_caribe
Sep 8, 14 7:20
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i wear men's shoes, shop only online adn if you watch Ebay you can get men wide shoes. i used to use Brooks Ghost until I started wearing Hokas.
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noneoftheabove
Sep 9, 14 5:06
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scrumhalfgirl wrote:
A number of the Saucony shoes come in widths, including the kinvaras which are very light weight.

I think that I did not know that the Kinvara is available in multiple widths. Thank you.
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misko
Sep 13, 14 12:33
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You might try mens shoes as they tend to be a bit wider. Something that has worked for me is to remove the insole and in its place use a 3/4 length insert, with nothing under my toes. This gives support for heal and arch and generates extra room in the toebox.

Insole options:
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Sof_Sole_3_4_Orthotic_Performance_Insoles/descpage-SOFMC.html


http://www.amazon.com/Birkenstock-Blue-Footbed-Heeled-39/dp/B002Y47JO0/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1410636755&sr=8-12&keywords=3%2F4+cork+insoles




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