# Best walking boots for wide feet Source: https://trailandlace.co.uk/best/best-walking-boots-for-wide-feet Publisher: Trail and Lace. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://trailandlace.co.uk/how-we-pick If your feet are wide, sizing up is the usual mistake. A longer boot gives more width but also more length, so your foot slides forward downhill and the flex point sits in the wrong place. The better answer is a boot built on a wider last: Hanwag's 2E and StraightFit Extra models, Meindl's wide and Comfort Fit options, Merrell's Wide versions and Hanwag's Bunion boots for a joint that needs more room. This guide compares six boots whose listings name a wide or roomy fit, using only what each listing states: the fit, upper material, membrane and lining. Width labels are not standard across brands, so one maker's wide can feel like another's regular. Measure your feet in the evening with walking socks, check the maker's size chart and try boots on a slope or stairs to check the toes do not touch the front. ## Products ### 1. Hanwag Tatra II GORE-TEX Men's Walking Boots (2E Width) - AW26 Fit (as listed): 2E width; Upper: Nubuck leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Lining: Leather Hanwag's Tatra II GTX in 2E width is a men's nubuck leather boot with Gore-Tex and a leather lining. It suits wide feet on hill paths, moorland and long trekking days. In its favour: - The title names a 2E width, a defined wide fitting rather than a vague roomy description. - Nubuck leather upper and leather lining are both listed, a durable build that takes wax well. - Gore-Tex in the title and listed as an all-season boot for wet UK weather. Good to know: - The listing gives 1.52 kg without saying whether that is per pair. - The outsole is listed only as rubber, with no compound or maker named. ### 2. Hanwag Banks StraightFit Extra GORE-TEX Walking Boots - AW26 Fit (as listed): StraightFit Extra; Upper: Nubuck; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Lining: Not stated Hanwag's Banks StraightFit Extra GTX is a nubuck walking boot on Hanwag's roomier StraightFit Extra last, with a Vibram Endurance Pro sole. It suits wide forefeet on long walks. In its favour: - StraightFit Extra is named in the title, Hanwag's roomier last for broader feet. - The listing names a Vibram Endurance Pro outsole with a continuous foam wedge. - Gore-Tex and a waterproof rating are listed, with all seasons stated. Good to know: - The upper is listed as synthetic in one field and nubuck in another, so check the colour you order. - The listing gives 1.5 kg without saying whether that is per pair. ### 3. Meindl Dovre Extreme GTX - Wide Field Boots Fit (as listed): Wide; Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Lining: Leather Meindl's Dovre Extreme GTX Wide is a leather boot with Gore-Tex, a leather lining and a memory foam insole, made in Germany. A traditional wide-fit boot for rough wet ground. In its favour: - Wide is in the title, so it is made on a broader last than Meindl's standard fit. - Leather upper and leather lining are listed, behind a Gore-Tex membrane. - A memory foam insole is stated, adding cushioning for long days. Good to know: - The listing describes it as a field boot, so it leans towards rough country use more than light walking. - The listed weight of 450 g looks like a placeholder, so check the real weight with Meindl. ### 4. Meindl Mondello GTX Loden/Orange Fit (as listed): Comfort fit, more forefoot space; Upper: Suede and mesh; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Lining: Textile 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. ### 5. Merrell Men's Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX Hiking Boot, Asphalt 1, 11.5 Wide Fit (as listed): Wide, roomy fit; Upper: Leather and TPU; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Lining: Mesh Merrell's Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX Wide is a lighter ankle-high Gore-Tex boot that the listing says has a roomy fit. It suits wide feet on lowland walks and good hill paths. In its favour: - The listing describes ankle-high waterproof protection in a roomy fit, with Wide in the title. - Listed as waterproof and lightweight with all weather grip as special features. - Moderate cushioning with a foam insole is listed, comfortable on hard tracks. Good to know: - The listed weight of 454 g looks like a placeholder figure, so check with Merrell. - A softer, lighter boot gives less protection on sharp rock than a leather mountain boot. ### 6. Hanwag Ladies Alta Bunion II GTX Boot Mocca/Black 8.5 Fit (as listed): Bunion last; Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Lining: Not stated Hanwag's women's Alta Bunion II GTX is a leather Gore-Tex boot on a bunion last, made for feet that need extra room at the big toe joint. It suits all-season walking. In its favour: - Bunion is in the model name, Hanwag's last with extra room at the big toe joint. - Leather upper and Gore-Tex membrane are listed, with all seasons stated. - The listing gives 1.05 kg, a moderate figure for a leather women's boot if per pair. Good to know: - A bunion last is a specific shape, so it is not the same as a generally wide boot. - The listing does not name the outsole or lining material clearly. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.