Got Extra Wide Feet But Don't Know What Shoes to Wear Hiking?
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- Опубликовано: 2 дек 2020
- If you've wanted to go hiking but could never find the right shoes because your feet are wider than average then watch this video! Maybe your shoes are just fitting a lot tighter than they used to as you get older.
I've lived with extra wide feet all my life and when I got older I was unhappy with the choices of shoes out there. Everything was just too narrow! Since the early 2000s though I've been using Asics and have been happy but even happier once the perfectly fitting shoe sizes were consistently avilable online or through special order.
Since then I've been primarily wearing Asics for all the training and running of my 6 marathons, 13 half marathons, and countless smaller races. I've tried other shoes only to return to Asics since they were the only ones that reliably fit my feet comfortably.
With my trusty Asics 9.5 4E I've successfully thru hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018, a 2,650 mile trail from Mexico to Canada, and to this day still wear them throughout my other hikes.
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How high is your arch--
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Lacing your shoes--
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I was researching Altra Lone Peaks all week, was super excited to try em at REI and was sorely disappointed I couldn't find anything that fit.
I lookup "hiking wide feet" and if course the first video I find is an Asian dude with the same issue! I'm Japanese but never realized it was a common Asian trait 😅 thanks for all the tips!
Feels bad that I have ogre feet. size 12.5/13 4E. Shoe shopping is the most enraging thing I do in my life
Same. 12.5/4E. You are the first person I have ever heard of that also has this issue. I hate it for you but just know….you are not alone…😂
I’m in the same boat man. Size 14.. I honestly gave up& wear crocs or boots only now
what a good quality video. good info, very helpful to see the explanation on the lacing and all over a complete video, refreshing to see compared to other videos on shoes.
Wow fantastic video! I came here looking for running shoes and ended up becoming interested in hiking! I bought a pair of NB 410 trail shoes as my first hiking shoes. Living in Nebraska there aren't many thru hike trails that I know of but I'm super excited to try them out this summer during camping season. Jay, thank you so much for inspiring me to get outdoors through hiking (as opposed to just trying to run). Can't wait until the next (post-AZ thru hike series) video!
Semper Fi Jay! Thank you very much for sharing your wide feet experience and knowledge. I'm a 4E with bunions, who's been avoiding trail hiking for lack of locally supplied wide footwear. But now, after watching your video, and picking up your Asics 7 reference, I'm sure I'll be out on the trails again very soon. Best Aloha!
I hope the Asics work out for you! I've tried a variety of shoes and it's definitely my go to shoe even after all these years. I just hope Asics doesn't discontinue it at some point or narrow it down.
I can’t thank you enough for this video. I have been trying to find trail runners without success to fit my extra wide feet! Now, I know where to look.
Thanks Jay sooo much! I never heard of different ways for lacing shoes. I have very high arched wide feet. I combined 2 of the lacing techniques in the chart you shared and bingo!!! I wasn't wearing my Asics because even though it was very comfortable on the bottom of the foot with the gel and all it felt too tight everywhere else. Now with the different lacing method... tada!!! I owe you a big one 🙏🏼
Thank You, an excellent (best I’ve ever seen) extra wide shoe/insole discussion. Agree 100% with your comments. Similar walking/running background - several marathons, AT thru hike ‘19, retired Marine. Many shoes through the years & have also evolved to the 4E Asics. Thank you for your channel! S/F Steve
Lots in common! I think they're highly underrated in the hiking world when oddly enough they are very popular in the running world.
Thank you so much for the wonderful video and especially the lacing techniques 😊
Well done Brother! So needed this information for my son's wide feet. I have been buying his shoes all wrong. Never knew 4e shoes are seldom available at in person stores.
Thanks for posting the video. Good information
Very interesting, Jay! I never knew tying shoe laces could be so interesting.
Wow- you made this topic interesting - I’m about to invest in a new pair of good trail shoes , I don’t actually know my size . Glad I got this video to watch
Thanks Jay for the video - Merrell Moab size 11 W (wide) worked good for me on the AT in 2012
Thanks for the info, now I have an idea where I can find some good shoes. Nice example of how to tie your shoes. Always have to retie when they come loose.
VERY helpful! Thank you.
I have the Ascis venture 6&7 for me they took a while to break in but once they did there very comfortable. Nike does have some good shoes in 4E I’ve used. Spenco has some good insoles those are the only kind I use in all my shoes. It’s even harder to find a good pair of work boots too. Great video I’m glad I’m not the only one with wide ass feet.
Fantastic… thank you !!! Tomorrow I will be heading to UPS to return 3 boxes of trail runners that didnt fit for one reason or another. I to am a 9.5 4E. I finally gave up and decided that REI was my solution. I spent an hour searching their on-line inventory and realized it would be a wasted trip. Their inventory is as disappointing as Dicks. So, with your advice I gave Amazon another chance. This time I ordered a NB a bit more optimistically. Thanks for the information and inspiration. Good luck
Thanks for your tips on tying shoe laces. My Merrill’s wide are still a little tight. I did buy some superfeet insoles on the REI sale.
that lacing technique helped me alot thank you :)
Hello Jay, thank you for the shoe recommendation. I’ve been looking for a pair of trail runners for a while. My feet are on the narrower side, so I ordered the d width and they fit great, and the price was right.
Thanks again
Thanks! I'm a big dude at 6'2" 350 and have been looking for good trail shoes. I have flat feet and am a size 14, so hopefully the Asics will do the trick.
Thank you so much for this video!! I have wide, flat feet and have developed the start of a bunion that has been killing me
All the shoes to good will made me chuckle. I’m got my 4e new balance at the outlet store. They even had 6e available. I got the 1320 model in a 13 4e. I’m going to try the lacing your way. Thanks
Thanks for this video, especially the lacing tricks. I have a bunion that doesn’t need surgery yet, but even with shoes with a wide toe box I get burning discomfort on the bunion. I tried your lacing technique and had immediate relief!
I ust this lacing technique all the time on both shoes. I'm glad you tried it and it worked out for you! Play with it a little like starting the vertical lacing one hole down and such. You can only guess what will help until you try them and see which works best.
This man speaks the truth. thank you for saying these things. New balance is pretty much all I can wear nowadays. Gonna have to give asics a shot haven't worn asics since wrestling in high school 20 years ago. Keens wides are decent too. lol went to REI 2 days ago and they had nothing that fit me. even the wides were not wide enough.
Cool stuff about lacing and knots! I'm glad you provided links, too. I'm especially interested in that not where the laces don't come undone (I have a real problem with that regarding the shoelaces ((3 types, so far)) on one manufacturer's shoes coming undone just walking).
That place tying method can be slightly tricky to learn but it's easy once you get over the little hurdle. Have your shoes in front of you and try it out as you watch me do it. I filmed it from the 1st person viewpoint so it would be easier for anybody to mimic.
I bought new balance more v1 trail shoes in a size 16 4e. They grip really well hiking the foothills trail in south Carolina. I'm really impressed by them.
Thank you for actually talking about this, I have extra wide feet and I knew there was no way any of these common shoes would like the lone peaks would work for me. Like yea good for the toe box space but what about the rest of my foot lol.
I can really relate on what you said about the ability to hike in any shoe. One morning I woke up after a night of heavy drinking and roughly 5hrs sleep to be picked up by my mates to do a days worth of hiking (30kms estimated) in NZ.. but the silly part was I forgot to take my NB trainers and took my Nike Air Maxs (which when I bought them were too tight and blistered the crap out of my feet for the first month).
I completed the hike with zero problems or blisters surprisingly, so just goes to show it’s not all about the shoe.
Great stuff, very interesting vlog. I had worn NB because of the wide sizes for thirty years but hated their durability. Funny, I found Asics about four years ago after a runner suggested them. Drop is another important concern. 10MM and up my right knee starts to bother me. Zero drop and the world is spinning in the right direction!
Yes, I had two pairs of NB that felt super light and flimsy, almost too light. I didn't trust them for a thru hike so I abandoned that idea for those. It's always tough finding a good pair of shoes and hoping to keep finding more as they keep updating models.
Great video Jay. Very informative. May I ask what running shoe you are currently wearing?
Excellent video on tying shoes and wide/extra wide shoes! We have a difficult time finding good shoes for my hubby....due to some shoes rub his ankle bone, he also needs a wide forefoot because he has a neuroma, and a shoe that does not stretch out his Achilles’ tendon.....Altras work for hiking but still working on a shoe for running that does not cause plantar fasciitis problems......we have had many pairs of shoes going to Goodwill for both of us--my last pair were Salomon Trail shoes that were new and gave me horrible blisters on our Trans-Catalina hike....I had worn Salomon shoes before and they worked well for me.....shoes sure be areal pain to get perfect!
I know the Altras I had were flat so maybe with a supportive insole it could work out for him. Shoes really are a pain to get just right! It sucks that it takes time with a pair of shoes to see if they'll work instead of being able to tell right away. I also hate it when a model works but then a newer version of the model suddenly won't work.
I feel like shoes have gotten narrower! It's freaking frustrating! Most "wide" shoes are NOT wide... At least not wide enough for my fat Flintstone feet!
Thanks for the info!
BTW, do any of the Asics have rock plates in them?
From what I've seen Ascis do not have rock plates. Half of the Superfeet green is a sheet of plastic and I find it helps out a lot relative to the factory insole but even then rocks could become a pain. I've never used shoes with a full on rock plate so I have no comparison to see how much better they are.
Yeah I'm experience in the same thing..I brought a pair of shoes the other day that said 4wide I'm sending them back now where near 4wide ..
I normally wear 7 1/2-8 shoes length wise, but Asolo boots even 8 1/2 and WIDE model are still way too cramped for me. The insole width for 8 1/2 wide is only 3 6/11" in width, whereas i need like 4"...
Shoes are narrower definitely.
I never knew that my wide feet were an Asian thing. My mid foot is always hanging off the side of the sole… My favorite shoes so far for long distance hiking are Altra lone peak 5 in wide. I wish more of the companies that made shoes with wide foot shaped toe boxes made wide widths. Unfortunately every new version of the lone peaks altra puts out seems to be a different width and length and shape and it’s very hit or miss which models fit well. 😢
Great vid! We hike in Topo Athletic Ultraventures which are great trainers. Wide toe boxes, good grip and have plenty of cushioning.
Topos actually have a D midfoot and heel. It's a common misconception that Topo makes shoes for wide feet. They just give you a bit more room for your toes to splay.... If you're standard width footed person😂
I have ultra wide feet 9.5 inches 4E, both have ginormous bunions that need an ultra wide lens if I have to take pictures of them.
Most of my previous shoes wear out easily specifically on bunion area.
I didn’t know then that there were also shoe sizes beside what “average” people know until a specialist analysed my walking pattern and geometry of my feet. He recommended 3 brands and I picked the 4E shoes (New Balance) which fit perfectly. They are amazing and I use them for daily work which requires a lot of walking.
They have 4Es trail shoes as well but I prefer wide Salomon Ultra boots. They provide maximum support and comfort so you maintain balance and control even in a highly difficult terrain.
You may have changed my life. I've never had shoes that fit. I did have luck with Altras with lacing, but I have your feet. Extra wide in the mid foot with a left that has never once been comfortable. Shoes ordered from affiliate link. Wish me luck. Subbed also.
I hope they work out! I'm still wearing the same model. It's just too bad you can't find them in any stores so you always have to plan ahead a little. Lately I just wait for a good sale and buy another pair then long before I need another one.
@@JayWandersOut They came in this week and I've done a few miles on them. Fantastic shoes, especially for the price. I was getting ready to try Hoka One Ones for $219 knowing they wouldn't have fit. :D When they fit I found another pair on sale and ordered them as well. Thank you so much for the first pair of shoes that ever actually fit me. Finally retiring the Altras.
8.5 4E. That's me too!
Thanks for this, I have been buying brooks mens ghost 13 available in wide too from Amazon I tried Solomon’s and my foot wouldn’t even fit in the shoe, will have to give the ASICS a try
Thanks for the lacing tip. When I ran I used ASICS, then switched to Brooks Beasts because I was well over 200 lbs. I use whatever ASICS 13 4E shoe I can get for doing a 2 mile walk before lifting weights. For trail walking and light hiking I've went to Oboz Sawtooth low hikers in size 14. I feel that they give me good support and are wide enough across the forefoot not to need any innovative lacing. Merrell shoes in wide fit me but I don't think they are as sturdy as the Oboz. Thanks for the entire video, I have never seen another discussion about wide feet, I thought I was the only person who had paddle feet.
Paddle feet! Yep. I used to take martial arts for years and the kids would poke fun of my wide feet. So Oboz wides are wide enough for extra wide if you go a size up? They seem durable but seem a little heavy for my preference. I'll look at more models.
Brook's beast was my go to shoes now I don't know looks like they're making them weaker ..I have a pair of Saucony redemption in 4wide I have to sell Bec it's not 4 wide more like 2 wide
You need to read up on "barefoot" shoes. Wider toe box ..... not just wider across the ball of your foot. I've had trouble finding wide enough shoes my whole life. Lems Primal Zen is what finally worked for me.
At the ball of my foot I'm actually a normal width, but my toes are a lot wider than normal. So a regular shoe box squeezes my toes together, and my pinky toe is squeezed just under the next toe, and that rubbing was causing the pinky toe buyons. Shoes with a wide toe box, and normal width heel fit me best, and prevent the bunyons. Asics Venture and Nike Flex Control in extra wides, give you that really wide toe, without also widening the rest of the shoe. Sketchers also offers several different variations of wide shoes. Although they are kinda a bit all over the place with wide fitting, so it's best to try Sketchers on first. I've tried several models of New Balance, but their extra wides tend to widen the entire shoe, which makes the heel to side for my foot.
I would like to share shoe lacing strategies I have pick up along the way. Love the knots which i will practice. I'm 8.5 EEEE
Thanks for the info. I got flat and wide feet. Tried the altra but to narrow in the middle by the arch. I’ll have to try your reference.
I am in love with my Asics 7 size 12 X-Wides. Knee pain much less because of your recommendation. THANK YOU!!!! Please tell me what kind of boot is extra wide? I can't find any Hiking boot low mid or high or winter that actually is in a X-Wide size so any boot is better than none at this point but waterproof is a plus
New Balance used to have an affiliate, Dunham Boots with extra wide sizes. I've been very successful with Merrell Moab shoes in wide.
WOW! I think we have almost the same size foot. I've never tried Asics, I have used New Balance and Merrell's for years. Last year went to Oboz and they have been the best out of the box shoe I've tried.
I just looked at the current Oboz models. Are they wide enough? I see they only have wides so am hesitant to try.
@@JayWandersOut They work for me but as you know every foot is a little different. I have a very tall arch with a wide foot . They are heavier and most of their shoes are water proof which I don't like. They feel more sturdy then my Merrell's and that is one thing I was looking for. I'm going to try the Asics you use since they are cheaper then Oboz.
I use 8.5 4E, that take about a month to stretch out a bit more. Generally, shoes only last me 3 months with just normal walking before my feet tear them apart. Tried Asics, running shoes as a workout pair... they only lasted 1 month before they tore open. Plus, every Asics I've tried feel tight around the front and top. Been trying to find something different. Nike Air Monarchs are comfortable, but they also only last 3 months. If I baby them.
Yes, New Balance my husband is actually a 6 1/2 shoe size, with 2 E It is so hard to find sneakers for him. New Balance is about the only place we can get sneakers for him. Before we found NB he would just go to Big box store an get a size up an lots of time they would tear up really fast. The Red Wing store is also a good source to order shoes we use to get his dress shoes from them. When he was in the military i think they were able to get him his boots...which was amazing.
My military boots were 9.5 2E because they never had anything wider so they had at least 1.5 inches of toe room in the front. It was the only way to fit the width though. Kind of crappy that way but I feel for your husband. We all had the same problems.
Yes I can't agree more. I'm asian with wide feet and I have never seen anyone with as nearly wide feet than me and my mom's side's relatives. Asics basically saved my feet. Jordans I can't even put on fully.
I have about 10 pairs of shoes at my house right now, i got the venture 6 and they are looser than 7 and 8. I wanted to try them since watching you on the AT. I do like lonepeaks, topo athletico. Will return most of them after i make my choice
I dont have wide feet i have in between narrow medium... the thing about trail runners... when doing a thru hike we are walking not running. Need something comfortfortable and long lasting
I happened on ASICS GEL-Ventures by accident and they've been perfect for me. And so cheap, too!
Yes, they are! Over 5 pairs of shoes I probably spent the same many hikers did with just 2 pairs of shoes.... well, I did buy Superfeets so I guess that made up for it. Our feet are our babies though so we have to do whatever it takes to take care of them.
In the UK Asics only sell what they call standard - narrow. You are lucky to have the choice of wider versions. Enjoy.
I was so excited that someone was talking about 4 e wide finally. However the shoes you suggested still don't come in my size. I need 7.5 in men's I think. I am a 8.5 in women's. And none of the brands you mention make them in the 7.5 extra wide. I am just going to become a cobbler and make my own shoes. Also I am part native American I hear that every wide feet are common with the first nations people. My feet are 24.5 cm x 11.3 cm.
I struggle with finding the right wide shoes too. I just shop on Zappos now since they have an amazing return policy.
Been buying these for myself and My 2 sons for years
Thank you for the video, I'm a 4E club member also, I've been wearing Asics for 8 years now, Starting with Gel-Nimbus 15, and every number to 23. like you I cant find a good 4E boot so that is my go to shoe for hiking, work, motorcycle and winter/snow, because of this I wear them out fast and have to buy a new one every year. it was the only the shoe that I could find that fit well till they changed the Gel-Nimbus 23 4E and narrowed it this year and they no long fit which is a huge huge bummer. Have you tried the Venture 8 4E, did they narrow that as well this year?
I picked up a pair of Wolverines from Shoe Carnival in a wide and I've been pleasantly surprised that they actually fit my 4E feet! Apparently boots are just naturally wider or something.
Thanks for posting on this topic. I have found that Altras fit pretty well because of toe box shape. The problem with them is the mid sole is so soft that the zero drop becomes a negative drop which, if used long enough changes your gait. I have found that any shoe with a 5 mm drop or greater destroys my hips and back. Any suggestions?
There are heel lifts available at Amazon, so you can add drop. Just need to make sure you still get proper heel lockdown.
just found this video .. as a person that has a 10 1/2 to 11 4e wide foot and in need of ankle support it is almost impossible to find hiking boots/shoes . the best I have found is Merrill boots / shoes .. and that is about all I can find besides wolverines but that is a heavy boot at 2 pounds each .. if you have a wide foot Merrells are the way to go
I'm a new balance 10 4E, i go to the big and tall store. Destination XL, they have a whole catalog to choose from. I also use propet 5 E, both fit well. I also like to see there face in the store when i go in. Im 5'7" 130 pounds max, with my belt buckle. You can order your size and have them ship to store. Try them on and return if they don't fit:-). Its worth seeing there face.
My feet still feel cramped in some 4E shoes. I also have very flat feet and very few shoes are wide enough in the midfoot to fully support my custom orthotic. It ends up cutting holes in my shoes. It really sucks when you have to spend $100+ on shoes for them to wear out in a few months.
I have wide forefeet but narrow heels which pronation makes even wider in the toes. Unfortunately wide size shoes are wide all the way.
After searching for Widest Toe Room, Salomon Quests worked best for me. Second were Merrell Moabs.
i came to the same conclusion, extra wide Gel Venture 7. Does anyone know of a wide trail running shoe with maximum cusion.. I tried the HOKA SG4, but just does not feel as good as the gel venture 7 or 8.
Jay is the Alton Brown of hiking. Big fan.
I love Alton Brown! I binged Good Eats when I first learned about it and I barely even cook. I love learning and the science behind the often mundane things. Thanks! That's a big compliment
Why don’t you try realfoot brand? It’s from check republic. And in USA lems boot.
I currently start running without shoes. Because all shoes I feel narrow.
My last two winter Himalayan hike I not even find a single winter waterproof boots hot hiking. So I rent Lowa boot , two size bigger!
Summer hike I can manage with custom made sandals or minimalist boots. But I suffer in my winter hikes. I desparately looking for a wide mountaineering boots. Any suggestion?
Are you using the Venture 6/7s now? Or have you moved to a newer/different model?
Still using Venture 6.
Hello Jay thank you for this video about the Asics venture shoes. I am normally a new balance 880 guy. 10.5 2E is what I normally wear. lately I have felt like I need to go up to an 11 in my shoes my right foot especially feels like it has less room anymore in the toe box and above the foot or midfoot. So anyway I wanted to get a roomie pair of shoes. I thought at first about getting just a 11 2E in the New Balance. But I went ahead and bought a pair of the Asics Gel Venture 7 in 11 4E. Because my experience with Asics before was that they are quite narrow. I got them and they fit great I actually have plenty of toe box room and midfoot room I think I actually could have went with a 10.5 4e. I tried a pair of them in a store and 10.5 2E just seem too snug or too tight. Anyway I was going to put a pair of the Superfeet blue inserts in. But the insole is not removable in the shoe it is glued down tight. How do you put your inserts in ? do you just put them in right on top of the original insole in the shoe or do you tear the insole outt of the shoe that's in there and put your Superfeet orthotics in? Any helpful information would be great I am sitting on a pair of shoes right now that I can't wear because I feel like they're just too flat and don't have enough arch support. I have medium 2 medium low arches but not flat feet at all but I cannot handle super arch support it hurts my foot. Again any information would be great on how you do your inserts with your gel Venture 7 shoes look forward to hearing from you thanks
I just pull the old insoles out. It's a weak glue and it has always come out in one piece with no residue. Good luck finding the right shoe!
@@JayWandersOut thank you Jay!!
@@JayWandersOut I think I will order the Superfeet Blue. So I wear 10.5 ee but bought 11 XW in the Gel Venture. Because Asics can be narrow. Although I was pleasantly surprised at the width in the Gel Venture XW.. plenty of toe box and foot room.. anyways would you order the inserts to size 11 or go up to 11.5 or where it supports my foot in the shoe? They can be cut in the front and I heard that helps
Thanks Jay.
I have Asics venture 8 and its perfect for my feet. Only issue i found is these sneakers are not waterproof and your socks become so wet easily.
They get wet easily but they dry quickly as well. Once you get waterproof shoes wet they take forever.
@@JayWandersOut never thought about it from this point of view. Cheers Jay!
Try Jim Green shoes Jay..You will be glad.
Thanks for the advice. I'm guessing northern Europe, probably one of the low countries, e.g. Belgium or Netherlands. Maybe UK. Background doesn't look like a Slavic country.
Did asics made its 11.5 size to 11 size?
What size are you? I’m 8 4e would you recommend me getting 9 4e. I have always struggle to find shoes that fit
20 years ago running marathons I wore 8.5 4E but these days I just wear 9.5 4E for everything.
You can also SKIP the first eyelet, much better relief than making it loose
i didn't realize i had wide feet until I was an adult. Wore 9.5 regular widths. Turned out I was 7.5, 4E
Asics to narrow in the middle for me ..super feet are kind of hard but very stable and last long ..
I’m desperately looking for extra wide shoes, for years I’ve been suffering and it’s getting worse, I will try these shoes since I’ve never had ASICS, do you recommend to go half size up or true to size?
I used to wear 8.5 4E when running back in 2018 but for hiking I now wear 9.5 4E. I think lengthwise 8.5 may still fit but I always go up a size for that width. These days I wear 9.5 for everything and been happy.
@@JayWandersOut got them and now they are my favorite shoes, also my left foot is a little wider like yours lol.
You should get British army issue boots they do all their sizes in S,M and W. I'm a 8W.
Tell me why I've just come across this now. And why don't people talk about wide FEET more.
How heavy of a pack do you carry while thru-hiking?
On the AZT I never really weighed it but without food and water and camera gear probably 18 lbs or so. I had 5 lbs of camera based weight though. It would be even lighter but I carried a slightly heavier backpack in order to hold all the weight from the water I was expecting to carry as well, which in this case was 6L several times.
Just ordered venture 8
How much time or miles till they collapsed?
They usually lasted between 500-700 miles. 700 was probably pushing them though. On the AT with 2200 miles I went through 4 exactly. Started with new ones and threw out the last ones once done.
Just saw a video about the new Altra Lone Peak 5. Apparently, they now come in an extra-wide.
My local running store told me that the wide Altra Lone Peak 5 will be available in the spring of 2021.
Thanks. I tried to find news but only saw info for 4.5. I wonder how wide they will be and if they will be wider throughout or just sections.
@@JayWandersOut youtube channel Run Moore has a new video about the new Lone Peak 5s.
@@JayWandersOut My store told me that a wide version is coming out for the Lone Peak and only this model will come in a wide version. The Run Moore site states that they will be available on 1/1/2021 letsrunmoore.com/altra-lone-peak-5-shoe-review/
@@JayWandersOut The Extra W Altra's didn't fit me properly. I'm a 4E (I have bunions, bunionettes), narrow in all the wrong places. I can't fit into any ASICS. Too Narrow. I have yet to find any hiking boots that fit me. I've tried dozens. Totally agree about REI. They do not carry 4Es. The boxes say W but it means 2E - if that. I was just at REI. Supply chain issues aren't helping. I have only found two sneakers that fit me (not for hiking): Hoka Bondi 7 4E and Ghost 14 4E (wish it had as much cushioning as the Glycerin which only comes in 2E). I have to remove the insert. I have an orthortic with a pad I have to add for proper fit for metatarsalgia/neuromas....You're so lucky you found something. Jealous. Love you're tying options. But doesn't work for me if the base of the shoe is too narrow (like the Asics and Moab 2s). Great video.
So what are good extra wide wide shoes ?
I've found ASICS work really well for my 4E feet. New Balance is good but my running shoes are Asics Cumulus 24s and my daily walk around shoes are Asics Gel-Excite 8s. It's nice because I know how Asics will fit so I just change the model for whatever the need is. New Balance are close but just a tiny bit more narrow than I would like vs. Asics.
@@mdsmith1019 my toes makes holes Iin ASICS shoes their quality is bad
I have extra wide feet too, 4E. I also have very flat feet, my podiatrist said I would be in the flat foot hall of fame. ASICS never fit me right (10 years ago) so I stayed with New Balance and Brooks. Brooks is what my doctor recommend. Roadrunner sports do carry 4E from my experience, not a lot, but they do have them. Big 5 in my area has the Venture 8 on sale all the time for $46. I might have to give them a try. Have you tried Hoka? I’m getting old and thought I’d look for something with more cushion.
I am amazed that asians have wider feet. I got my luggage lost in Hong Kong and could not find shoes at all that fit and my feet are not that big.
Well ASICS has ruined my favorite shows with version 9. Wide toe box is gone. Sole is cheap and the price increased. Hope it will still work for you Jay
I'm 5e in most but Skechers I'm a 4e.
fitville shoes are made for wide feet/give them a try
I'm not Asian but I wear 6e 7.5. can't find shoes easy.
Such a hard time to find x-wide shoes that do not look like old people diabetic shoes or Mars space shoes why is it so hard to make a traditionally styled shoe? .. ASICS VENTURE-6 were great but they stopped making them. The 8's are horribly made, so small ans narrow compared..
All the new balence offerings claim to be x-wide but are all super narrow. You can tell by the bottom soles.
Asics Venture 8 and 7 are narrower than Venture 6....
Get double EE and triple EEEs
Solomon are slender the wide is normal.
How do I nicely tell my wife she needs to watch this video ?
Haha. First I take no responsibility for any outcomes. I guess if you know she's coming to you have the video ready and you watching it out loud. Maybe.
Wide is Not wide.
At Trekking Boots wide goes with more or less strong feet incl. wide heel-bone.
How wide your feet is you can Tell wearing e.g. Ballop SkinFit Triangle V1 until the feet are raising Up again. Just put for the first 1...2 weeks the insoles Hamann Active X4 in the shoes. Then wear the Original insoles and then leacmve the insoles away.
Then you will See that Joe Nimble nimbletoes Addict and Trail Addict are good shoes.
Topo has No sickle-shaped last. Bär / Baer and Joe Nimble does like adidas (e.g. Terrex R3, Skychaser 2.0 and the new Speed-Series incl. Speed Pro and Speed SG).
Asians must be descendent from Hobbits.
It's our time walking bare foot so often, nothing to bind our feet.