Buying guide
Best wide fit walking shoes
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Wide GTX: low, leather
Wide is part of the product name, a dedicated wide version rather than a size up.
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Meindl Mondello GTX: more forefoot space stated
The listing says the Comfort fit sole gives more forefoot space and a natural foot position.
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Hanwag Torsby Low SF Extra GTX: listed as wide model
SF Extra in the name refers to Hanwag's roomier StraightFit Extra last, helpful for wide feet.
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If your feet are broad, going up a size is the usual mistake. A longer shoe still pinches across the widest part of the foot, and the extra length lets your heel lift and your toes slide on descents. The better answer is a shoe built on a wider last, so the width grows without the length. Few low walking shoes come in true wide versions, and Amazon listings are often vague about it, so this guide only includes shoes whose title, model name or bullet points state a wide, extra or roomier fit. It then compares the upper, the membrane and the cut, quoting each width claim as the listing gives it. Try shoes on in the afternoon when feet are at their largest, with your usual walking socks, and check the toe box as well as the overall width.
All products compared
- La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Wide GTX: low, leather
- Width as listed
- Wide
- Cut
- Low
- Upper
- Leather
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex (GTX)
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Meindl Mondello GTX: more forefoot space stated
- Width as listed
- Comfort fit, more forefoot space
- Cut
- Low
- Upper
- Suede leather and mesh
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Hanwag Torsby Low SF Extra GTX: listed as wide model
- Width as listed
- SF Extra (model no. Torsby Low SF Wide)
- Cut
- Low
- Upper
- Not stated
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Hanwag Banks Low Bunion Lady GTX: leather, Bunion model
- Width as listed
- Bunion model, no width figure
- Cut
- Low
- Upper
- Leather
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - La Sportiva Bushido III Wide GTX: wide trail shoe
- Width as listed
- Wide
- Cut
- Low
- Upper
- Mesh
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex (GTX)
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| Product | Width as listed | Cut | Upper | Membrane | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Wide GTX: low, leather | Wide | Low | Leather | Gore-Tex (GTX) | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Meindl Mondello GTX: more forefoot space stated | Comfort fit, more forefoot space | Low | Suede leather and mesh | Gore-Tex | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Hanwag Torsby Low SF Extra GTX: listed as wide model | SF Extra (model no. Torsby Low SF Wide) | Low | Not stated | Gore-Tex | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Hanwag Banks Low Bunion Lady GTX: leather, Bunion model | Bunion model, no width figure | Low | Leather | Gore-Tex | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| La Sportiva Bushido III Wide GTX: wide trail shoe | Wide | Low | Mesh | Gore-Tex (GTX) | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · La Sportiva
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Leather Wide GTX: low, leather
La Sportiva's Ultra Raptor II Leather Wide GTX is a low leather shoe with Wide in its name and an Ortholite insole. It suits wide feet on rough hill paths that need grip and protection.
In its favour
- Wide is part of the product name, a dedicated wide version rather than a size up.
- A leather upper is stated in the title, more durable than a mesh trail shoe.
- An Ortholite foam insole is listed, with a listed weight of 909 g.
Good to know
- The listing is unclear on water resistance despite GTX in the name, so confirm it.
- Italian brands often size differently, and the listing gives no width figure.
Listing title: LA SPORTIVA Men's Ultra Raptor II Leather Wide GTX Shoes
No. 2 · Meindl
Meindl Mondello GTX: more forefoot space stated
Meindl's Mondello GTX uses the Comfort fit sole, which the maker says gives more space in the forefoot. A suede and mesh Gore-Tex hiking shoe for forest and mountain paths.
In its favour
- The listing says the Comfort fit sole gives more forefoot space and a natural foot position.
- A Multi Trail Comfort Sole is named for cushioning and grip from forest to mountain paths.
- The Air-Active insole is listed as supporting the arch and absorbing moisture.
Good to know
- The listing does not state the cut, so check whether it suits you as a shoe or light boot.
- A suede and mesh upper is airy but less protective in deep bog than a leather boot.
Listing title: Mondello GTX Loden/Orange
No. 3 · Hanwag
Hanwag Torsby Low SF Extra GTX: listed as wide model
Hanwag's Torsby Low SF Extra GTX is a men's Gore-Tex walking shoe on Hanwag's roomier StraightFit Extra last. It suits wider feet on hill paths and long valley walks.
In its favour
- SF Extra in the name refers to Hanwag's roomier StraightFit Extra last, helpful for wide feet.
- PU foam cushioning is listed, a material that holds its shape over long use.
- Gore-Tex and a waterproof rating are listed, with shoe adjustability stated.
Good to know
- The listing does not state the upper material or outsole, so check Hanwag's page.
- The listed weight of 1.1 kg does not say whether that is per pair.
Listing title: Hanwag Torsby Low SF Extra Gore-TEX Walking Shoes - AW26
No. 4 · Hanwag
Hanwag Banks Low Bunion Lady GTX: leather, Bunion model
The women's Hanwag Banks Low Bunion Lady GTX is a low leather Gore-Tex shoe whose name signals a last shaped around the bunion area. Worth a look for women with bunions or broad joints.
In its favour
- Bunion is part of the model name, pointing to extra room at the joint.
- Leather upper and leather lining are both listed, with Gore-Tex in the title.
- Hiking, trekking and mountaineering are named as sport types in the listing.
Good to know
- The listing gives no width figure, so confirm how roomy the last is with Hanwag.
- This listing is a women's model only; men need the Torsby or the La Sportiva.
Listing title: W Banks Low Bunion Lady GTX Grey - Gore-Tex Comfortable Elegant Women'...
No. 5 · La Sportiva
La Sportiva Bushido III Wide GTX: wide trail shoe
The Bushido III Wide GTX is La Sportiva's trail running shoe in a wide version with a waterproof lining. Not a walking shoe as such, but a light option for fast walks on wide feet.
In its favour
- Wide is in the product name, a rare wide option for a waterproof trail shoe.
- The listing marks it as waterproof and slip resistant for trail use.
- A mesh upper is listed, lighter and quicker to dry than the leather shoes here.
Good to know
- It is built for trail running, with minimal cushioning listed, not for long walks.
- A mesh upper gives less protection on rock and scree than leather.
Listing title: LA SPORTIVA Bushido III Wide GTX, Men's Trail Running Shoe
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