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Wide Fit Running Shoes

Wide fit running shoes are designed to help people with wider feet, ‘flat’ feet, or conditions like bunions to enjoy running in complete comfort. Many people find that regular running shoes are simply too tight, and this causes rubbing, foot pain, and damage to the uppers of the shoes. The best wide fit running shoes offer all the same cushioning and features as regular width running shoes, but simply give you a little more room. 

Who needs wide fit running shoes?

Many people can benefit from a pair of wide fit running shoes. These include anyone with:

• Naturally wider feet: Most running shoes are designed for the average width foot for a specific shoe size. However, many people have wider feet than average, so they benefit from wide fit running shoes. 
• Flat feet: The arches on many people’s feet ‘collapse’, leading to ‘flat’ feet. It can be more comfortable to wear wide fit running shoes as their feet may spread more than other people’s. 
• Bunions: Bunions are bony lumps that can develop on the side of your feet, and make wearing narrow shoes uncomfortable. 
• Hammertoes and similar conditions: If you develop hammertoes, then a pair of wide fit running shoes could make working out much more comfortable

Features of ASICS wide fit running shoes:

Hundreds of thousands of people around the world wear ASICS running shoes with wide fit. Through our experience designing footwear for all kinds of people, we’ve designed wide fit running shoes that give you:

• Additional width in the midfoot and toe box, allowing you extra room to move
• A secure and stable heel counter, that stops your foot moving around too much
• More space in the upper area, allowing your foot to fit more comfortably without rubbing
• Wider lacing area, to allow you to put the shoes on more easily
• Extra cushioning all along the sole and in the heel

At ASICS, we’re proud to offer some of the best wide fit running shoes available, which allow you to enjoy your exercise to the full. If you’re unsure about which pair to buy, read our guides to shoe width and shoe size for more information.