The Best Boots for Wide Feet This Autumn

Finding the right pair of boots is crucial for comfort, especially if you have wider feet. Ill-fitting boots can lead to discomfort, blisters, and long-term foot issues, making daily activities painful and challenging. Choosing boots designed specifically for wider feet ensures the necessary space and support, providing comfort during prolonged wear. Prioritising the right fit not only enhances overall foot health but also allows you to enjoy your activities without the distraction of pain or discomfort. Ultimately, choosing the right boots is not just about style; it's about taking proper care of your feet. So, whether it’s classic boots for everyday wear, dress boots, sporty boots or ankle boots for smart casual needs, read on to learn more about what separates our boots from high street options and why, once you find your perfect fit, you’ll never look back. NEW TO OUR SHOES? Find out more about how we can help!

Wide and extra wide fitting boots can be a godsend for people with wide feet. Unlike standard high street boots, our boots offer the extra width and depth required for a comfortable fit for wide and extra wide feet, alongside many features designed to accommodate a variety of foot health issues, like arthritis, bunions, diabetes and lymphoedema, to name but a few. We know that wide and extra wide fit boots require different levels of support in the right places, and our clever designs ensure that you have the support and stability you need to remain keep you active through autumn, winter and beyond.

Whilst length and width are very important, they’re not the only factors at play. Amongst other things, foot shape plays a key role and most people have one of three common toe shapes: - Rounded - known as "Roman" - Square - known as "Egyptian" - Tapered - known as "Greek" When choosing your footwear, it is important to take your toe shape into account, as well as your size and fitting, to ensure ALL your toes have enough space. Pressure on your toes can cause bunions, hammer toes and many more serious problems. The ultimate comfort is achieved by taking all these factors into consideration. To accommodate different foot shapes, we offer wide-fitting boots in FOUR different toe shapes: 1. Square – Allows more room for your toes, particularly for people with square toe shape or with round or tapered feet who need the extra room 2. Round – Round toe shape and deep toe box gives plenty of room for your toes, especially for people with round toe shape but also for people with tapered feet who need the extra room 3. Almond toe – Shaped for comfort. Slightly pointed at the end for a stylish look, especially suited for people with tapered foot shape. 4. Asymmetric – Our asymmetric shoe shape is designed to follow the natural shape of your feet for a more comfortable fit. With an even wider toe area than you’ll find even in our round or square toed shoes.

Although we offer shoe styles with a pointed toe shape, we do not offer any boot styles in this shape.

Knowing the correct size boots to order is easy; simply measure your feet using a fabric tape measure and input the measurements into our simple online Fit Finder. You’ll then discover your size and width fitting, whether that’s wide 2V(EE-4E) or extra wide 6V(6E-8E) and be directed to styles suitable for you. Watch the handy video below for simple tips to ensure accurate measurement of your feet.

5 Top tips for measuring your feet: 1. You’ll need a fabric tape measure and a sheet of A4 paper 2. Wear your usual socks or tights and, if you wear orthoses, measure while wearing them 3. Measure your feet in the morning and again in the evening, when your feet are more likely to have swollen to ensure you get a good idea of your needs 4. Measure standing up on a hard floor 5. Ask someone to help if you can

People think the only important thing about your shoe is how long it is. But it's not, it's about fitting you lengthwise and also over the width of your shoe. ~ Sara Davies MBE We all know that having the correct length footwear is important, but wearing the correct width is also vital. Wearing shoes and boots that are too narrow can cause rubbing and blisters, squeeze and pinch skin, and press toes together causing changes to the physiology of our feet. Wearing the correct width boots will not only help to alleviate these issues but will also bring with it a huge increase in the level of comfort you experience. Let’s face it, over the autumn and winter months, you might find you’re wearing your boots all day and, therefore, comfort is queen! One benefit of the correct width boots that might surprise you is that, if you’re wearing the wrong width of boot, you might also therefore find that you’ve been wearing the wrong length. We often hear from our customers that, when they move to our shoes and boots, they found they came down a half, full or even 2 full sizes! This is because they’ve been wearing shoes that are longer in order to get the width that they needed. Learn how to get the perfect fit for your feet >>

Footwear that is too long can have serious consequences, especially for people living active lifestyles, or for the elderly, as they can be dangerous trip hazards. Learn more about falls prevention through correctly fitting footwear.

Wide-fitting boots can also help with a variety of foot health issues. By providing the extra room, wide-fitting boots can accommodate bunions, swollen feet caused by conditions such as arthritis, lymphoedema and diabetes, and the extra depth, along with soft materials like soft leathers or stretch fabrics can accommodate hammer toes too. You can browse by foot health condition on our website. Just choose women’s or men’s shoes in the main menu, then choose from the list of foot health issues listed.

The best wide-fitting boot for you will depend on a variety of considerations, including the size, fitting, toe-shape and features that make it your perfect fit, but don’t forget to take into account the activities you intend to wear them for and the weather you’ll be wearing them in!

Almond toed high-top trainer Flat combines style with comfort and support for active feet. In soft suede, the ankle boot design offers increased support for ankles without restricting movement, whilst the lace-up design ensures a secure fit with adjustability. Once you’ve set the laces to your preference, simply use the twin zips for easy foot entry.

Heeled demi-boot Carrie offers the comfort and support of a wide-fitting boot in a boardroom to bar style. Dress up with dresses or skirts, or pair with jeans for a smart casual look.

Stylish twin-zip mid-length boot Acre features a square toe shape, chunky, flared, air-bubble sole for comfort and lace-up design for secure fit. The padded collar adds comfort and helps keeps calves and ankles toasty on cold nights! The seam-free toe-box ensures no rubbing and makes them ideal for people with bunions or diabetes.

If you’re a fan of the "nature-form" or "foot-shaped" boot, then look no further than zip-fastening Spalding. A cosy knitted ankle collar makes this mid-length boot super cosy all winter long and it’s not only bunion-friendly but, made from imitation leather, it’s vegan-friendly too! Discover our full range of asymmetric toe boots, including biker boot Buckingham, strap-fastening Hitchin, classic boots Buckfast and Ludlow and more.

Water-resistant wide-fitting biker boot Pershore features a round, deep, seam-free toe box and chunky rubber sole. Available in soft black leather or floral print suede and is the perfect year-round boot. Wear for wintry walks with friends or perfect your summer festival vibe by pairing with shorts! The laces fastening ensures a secure fit and the inside zip allows for easy foot entry. It’s bunion and diabetes-friendly too!

Waterproof wide-fitting walking boot Nebraska 2 is the widest and deepest walking boot on the market. Complete with waterproof stitching and bellows tongue for total waterproofing, the rugged, grippy rubber sole will keep you sure of foot on wet, wintry walks.

Laces aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you suffer from arthritis or limited hand dexterity – or if you just prefer the ease of access that comes with a strap fastening! We design a large range of wide and extra-wide fitting boots with strap fastenings and have to highlight new asymmetric-toed Hitchin as a top choice. The wide, adjustable strap allows wide opening for easy access and adjustment, the wedge heel adds height with stability and the seam-free asymmetric toe box allows plenty of room and unparalleled comfort. And they look great!

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For the gents, a boot style can add a touch of class and a little extra support when needed. Our leather boot range may be small, but it’s perfectly formed!

Brand-new classic leather boot Ronnie features our new lightweight, super-cushioned sole which make it a pleasure to wear all day. The lace-up design bring a secure fit and the padded ankle ensure comfort. Bunion and diabetes-friendly. Solomon includes the same features, with a twin adjustable strap fastening instead of laces, combining a secure fit with easy access and adjustability, making it an ideal boot for men with arthritis.

Classic leather boot Douglas is a super stable, super-stylish option for the discerning gent. A secure, lace-up style with padded ankle, seam-free toe box and extra stable sole makes the perfect companion.

Sport leisure boot Tilbrook has all the support you need for leisure activities, with a flexible, grippy rubber sole that keeps you sturdy as you keep active.

Men’s waterproof walking boot Colorado 2, like its sister style Nebraska 2, is the widest and deepest walking boot on the market. Fully waterproof and with all the same features of its sister style, Colorado 2 will have you heading for the hills in total comfort.

Browse all men’s wide-fitting boots >> In conclusion then, investing in the right boots for wide feet is a game-changer for both comfort and foot health. Our extensive range, designed with various widths, toe shapes, and special features, ensures a perfect fit for every foot. From sporty ankle boots to elegant dress boots and rugged waterproof options, each style is crafted to accommodate wide feet without sacrificing style or support. Whether you need extra room for medical conditions or simply seek all-day comfort, the right pair of boots can make all the difference. Discover your perfect fit and step confidently into comfort and style this autumn and winter.

We know that it’s really difficult to order footwear online and find the perfect fit, but we want to make it as easy, risk-free and stress-free as possible. That’s why we offer free postage on returns and exchanges on all UK orders so that, if you’re in the UK and have ordered from us and the shoes aren’t right for whatever reason, you can give us a call to discuss the problem and return them to us, unworn except for trying on to exchange for a different size, style or fitting without paying a penny more in postage. Once you’ve found your perfect fit, you’ll never look back! We hope that you agree that our wide-fitting shoes, trainers and sandals offer the perfect fit for every wide, deep or problem foot!

Did you know, if you need 6E, 6V or 8E fitting footwear and have a qualifying condition, that you might be eligible for VAT relief? This means that you could essentially benefit from a discount of 20%. And what's more, our promotional discount codes still apply, meaning you can gain further savings. We make it easy to claim your VAT relief by clearly listing the VAT exempt price against qualifying products, and provide a very short form to fill out as part of the checkout process when ordering your 6E, 8E or 6V fitting shoes. Qualifying conditions for VAT free purchases include physical or mental impairment that affects your ability to carry out everyday activities, for example, blindness; conditions treated as chronic sickness, such as diabetes, arthritis or lymphoedema; and long-term illnesses. Look out for the link underneath our available fittings on each product page to claim your VAT exemption.

If you’re unsure about anything at all to do with our styles, features or fittings and whether they’re right for you, please do contact us on +44 (0)1933 311 077, Monday to Friday, 9-5 to speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable UK based customer services team, who will be delighted to help. OR would you like some in-person help to find the perfect fit for your feet? Then why not book an appointment and visit our Fitting Centre in Rushden, Northamptonshire. We offer a traditional, personal service to help you find the perfect shoes either for naturally broad feet, to accommodate orthotics and or for foot health issues such as arthritis, lymphoedema, diabetes, bunions and many more. Our appointment system ensures you'll receive our team's full attention and there's no obligation to buy. Check out our Fitting Centre details today for further information. *The strap can be cut to the correct length. Please note, once cut the shoes cannot be returned. Why not check out some of our other blog posts to help you with you feet. Why the right shoes is important for diabetes sufferers » 8 reasons why it's worth paying more for quality wide fit shoes » Best shoes for Arthritis »