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I am looking to buy some hiking boots - are there any companies that have wide width? Are there any companies whose normal width are wider than average?

Thanks

A few make boots made for wider feet. I went to REI, and they pointed me to Asolo. The pair I bought has made a BIG difference for me.

And for athletic shoes, New Balance shoes come in wide sizes, too. (I believe there is a second brand, but can't remember it right now.)

I am so happy with both those brands -- In the past, I had to buy shoes a size or two larger to accommodate my wider feet. But no more!

I agree with Steve too.I'm a big guy,6'3",275,with big size 13 canoes.My favorites are my Asolo's and I also have New Balance trainers that give me plenty of room and comfort.If you check the REI website it shows you what they have in wide sizes also.I also have boots that are regular width and they fit fine,like my Salomon's.

Find a copy of Backpacker Magazine's Gear Guide. It has what is avail in wide widths. Vasque, Dunham and Raichle come to mind as companies with wide offering.

Hi,

I've been using Keen Targhee II Mid's and they run a little wide. I have 100+ miles on them so far and really like them. My wife just bought a pair to replace her old HiTec's. In fact we both used them today in about 3 1/2 hours of down pouring rain..

If you do try them start out with a 1/2 size bigger than normal, or even a full size up. The wife and I have a full size bigger than normal because they run short.

Good Luck!

I have wide feet and found La Sportiva's to work well. Last summer, I also got a pair of Garmont light hikers and they felt great on a 25 miler out of the box.

I've had good luck with HiTec's. I find they don't rub my toes the wrong way and they break in easy.

I've used LL Bean's Cresta hikers for the width, comfort and other features. Really like them.

I am surprised at the Asolo recommendations.

I had a pair once, and unhappy, and was told by others that they tend to have a medium "toe box" at the most. The Raichle (or REI house brand made by Raichle) seem to be wider.

I don't know if Asics shoes come in wide sizes, but their regular sizes have very wide toe boxes. I am very wide at the toes (for example, Asolo wides are too narrow for me) and have medium-to-narrow heels, but the Asics fit me well.

I have been running in the Asics Gel Cumulus 9. It is available in 2E and 4E. Great shoe for neutral or supinator. Medium heel with roomy toe box. Zappos has them for $93, with free overnight and return shipping.
I have tried Sportiva Glacier and Makalu, but found them too narrow in the toe box. The few boots available in E width have increased heel volume. Really liked the Garmont Dakota, but the toe box was too narrow. The Dakota felt like it could be worn without any break-in. Have not tried the Asolo boots yet.

I have wide feet too, especially in the forefoot. After many failed experiments with boots (including Asolos), these Kaylands are making me very happy both for long mileage and rougher terrain:

http://www.bentgate.com/vehihibobyka.html

-Brent

No matter the width of the boot, it is also the shape of your foot vs the shape of the boot that determines fit and comfort. My feet are square and straight, with no curve at all. Most boots curve inward near the toes. Even if the toebox is wide and roomy, my outer toes will bump into the side of a boot that curves. I like the New Balance models with the straight last (SL-2) and also the Dunham Waffle Stomper boots. Dunham is made by New Balance, I think.