Most comfortable shoes for wide feet?

Question

I'm applying for jobs where I'm going to be on my feet for 8 hours at a time. I've had jobs like that before and I always quit because at the end of the day I was fine, but my feet hurt sooooo bad, because I have wide feet, and most shoes arent comfortable on me.

whats a great pair of comfortable shoes, for wide feet/ long standing periods??

Answer 1

Vans

Answer 2

Naturalizers and Nuture. Also, Ecco which give you room in the front and actually fit you in the rear/heel of your foot. They are expensive but well worth the invest. Any expensive shoe built for comfort usually is comfortable, depending on the foot and cut of the shoe. Cheap shoes from P(#$&^# or J*$%##@$ are not worth the $14.99 clearance price, I don't care what the salesman said so that they can get 2% commission, at least pay $100, for the quality. Most elderly women have had surgery because they wore beautiful but painful shoes all their life. Ask for a European comfort shoe. American/Canadian shoes are crap as far as comfort. Dillards has a good selection is there's anyone around. I noticed someone said crocs, they are made of rubber, or some crap, they do not absord the energy you put into the 1000s of steps you take a day, it is sent to your feet, ankles, knees, and back. Buy something with polyurethane soles which absorb the energy you put into your steps. Notice many of the people who have crocs, not all, are obese and cannot aford, nor would ever think of buying something over $100 dollars. p.s. I once sold womens' shoes in college and Grad School, now I am working for a major computer company.

Answer 3

I just recently saw some cute comfortable shoes especially made for wide feet. They are flat or a small heel and kind of a cotton or suede combination flat and sandal. they have a strap going across the foot about one inch below your toes. All the shoe stores have them and also there are those gel soles you may put in your shoes. Don't ever wear a pointy toed shoe with hi heels or you will start getting bunions which are extremely painful. those you can wear to a wedding or when you won't have them on all night. The first shoes I mentioned for you come in all patterns, solids and pretty prints. Good luck to you.

Answer 4

Buy a good pair of leather shoes that fit great. A nice pair of clogs, flats or loafers will do. Then, go get some supportive inserts such as Superfeet. If nobody will see your feet, get Birkenstocks.

It would take me around 2 weeks for my feet to stop hurting after starting a new standing job. Your feet will probably get used to it, so just mentally prepare yourself for that. Then, set aside time after work to put your feet up and relax. If you lose a little weight, it will help.

While you are at work, try to walk around, and flex your leg muscles instead of standing still. Keep the blood moving.

If you feel like your foot pain is more than soreness, don't ignore it. You could have plantar faciitis or some other problem. You might have to take a desk job for a few months to let them get better.

Good luck at your new job!

Answer 5

Without knowing what dress code your prospective employers will require, I can answer only from my own experience with duck feet.

New Balance are fabulous shoes for the wide-footed, as are anything with open toes. Cole Hahn's Nike Air collection would be good for your purposes. I imagine those Dansko clogs are comfy otherwise large amounts of people wouldn't subject themselves to their less than appealing aesthetics. Frye boots are great, I have the "harness" style. Taryn Rose makes ultra comfortable shoes that are actually somewhat attractive, however they are quite expensive because she, Taryn Rose, is a former foot doctor. Nordstrom has a huge selection of shoes in just about every size possible...you could go there after you find out your dress code.

Good luck!

Answer 6

If you need dressy shoes Hush Puppies and Clarks make comfortable shoes for wide feet. If you can wear sneakers New Balance make really comfortable shoes - they also have styles that don't look like sneakers - a lot of retail workers swear by these. There's a good site to find comfortable shoes called:
http://www.Most-Comfortable-Shoes.com

Answer 7

My podiatrist recommended good tennis shoes, he likes New Balance brand. But since I am not allowed to wear tennis shoes to work, he also recommended Birkenstocks. They have closed in shoes as well as sandals, and they are very comfortable. And I've got crummy feet... :)

Answer 8

1] get feet professionally measured - you may need a bigger or wider size than last time
2] I am a nurse, and have wide feet - off duty, I wear New Balance, loafers, Minnetonka moccasins, loafers, and ballet flats.
3] get correct size, make sure soles have cushy padding, and try to move around a little - standing is worse than walking.

Answer 9

New Balance have a variety of shoes with different width sizes and they are pretty comfortable and affordable. I have four of them, two for exercise and one for casual wear and one for work.

Answer 10

get skater shoes-aka etnies, dc's, vans, etc. they are made wider than normal shoes. if they aren't comfortable then get gel inserts. i have wide feet too, and skater shoes work well.