Shoe recommendations for wide feet

[rakamkram]

I know they're phasing out the Provision 2 in favor of the 2.5 (Also have a pair of those, they're just as good if not better).

Sound like you're all set, but if anybody else is looking for a pair and knows their size, there are a few good online sites where you can pick these up. The one site I have used has some 2.0s in a yellow and blue color scheme for $60 (the black and reds are $79 for some reason). Signing up for Active GearUp is free, but if you wanted a referral, we would both get $10 credits. They also have lots of other footwear, clothing, and all sorts of athletic apparel deals all the time

 

[Mike C]

Sound like you're all set, but if anybody else is looking for a pair and knows their size, there are a few good online sites where you can pick these up. The one site I have used has some 2.0s in a yellow and blue color scheme for $60 (the black and reds are $79 for some reason). Signing up for Active GearUp is free, but if you wanted a referral, we would both get $10 credits. They also have lots of other footwear, clothing, and all sorts of athletic apparel deals all the time

I'll check that out, thanks! My 2.5's were over 100$ and I like the 2's well enough that I'd prefer saving 40$.

 

[pjhayes7]

I'll check that out, thanks! My 2.5's were over 100$ and I like the 2's well enough that I'd prefer saving 40$.

So as I think I mentioned earlier in the thread, my only concern with Altras is the sole holding up to the wear disc golf would put on them, especially at the price they typically are (comfort was never a concern). Now I know disc golf puts torque and stress on shoes that they are not really designed for, but how do the Altras hold up compared to other brands you have used?

 

[Mike C]

So as I think I mentioned earlier in the thread, my only concern with Altras is the sole holding up to the wear disc golf would put on them, especially at the price they typically are (comfort was never a concern). Now I know disc golf puts torque and stress on shoes that they are not really designed for, but how do the Altras hold up compared to other brands you have used?

On the Provision 2 the soles have held up good, but they've needed super glue.

The problem with them is the sole is a lot of smaller pieces of rubber, instead of one or two big pieces like most shoes. So sometimes those individual pieces start peeling, and you need to super glue them back down.

That's the one downside to them, but for me the comfort is easily worth it. Plus I've got a piece of the heel peeling off right now that I noticed two weeks ago. I've biked over 300 miles, jogged over 20 miles, and played 5 rounds of disc golf since then. Still haven't glued it. So its not like one hard drive is going to rip chunks of the sole off.

I think as long as you don't mind doing that, they'll work great. Obviously if you value durability and ruggedness over comfort, these are not the shoes to wear. I have heavier waterproof leather walled Merrell's for that. But for every day comfort in moderately wet to good conditions I always pick the Altras.

 

[Um...]

I used to always recommend Altras, but not so much anymore. They've become considerably less wide in the toebox and the quality and durability of their materials has noticeably degraded. In their prime, they were awesome. Fortunately I stockpiled a bunch of the older model that I like to wear (Lone Peak), but I don't see myself shopping Altras in the future unless they can return to their more original form.

One of their shoes that I did like, and you can still find on discount, is the Superior 2.0. Built to be a rugged, yet lightweight trail runner, it has a removable rock plate and good traction that I've found to be beneficial for disc golfing. Only real issue I had with them is the sole wore out 2x as quickly as my old Lone Peaks. Was not stoked on that, but I might consider grabbing another pair if the pricing falls under $50.

 

[Lynn LeFey]

Hey all.

While I'm not the OP, I just wanted to thank everyone for their input, particularly in recommending the Merrell Moabs. I have freakishly wide feet for a woman, and often have a terrible time finding anything that fits, in either men's or women's shoes, but I just went to a local place to try on the Moabs (men's, wide). They didn't have my size, but I tried on the 'one size too small' and 'one size too large'. I ordered the size that should be the right ones and I'll know in 3 days or so.

My hubby wears Merrells and has been very happy with them. I just never thought about them, or that they'd be available in wides.

Thanks again, from the duck-footed noob!

 

[Reniger]

In looking for some waterproof winter boots, I stopped by my local Merrell outlet store and HOLY SMOKES! MOAB Mid FST Ice + Thermo's on clearance from $150 down to $50!!!! Evidently, they had a run that wasn't "up to snuff" on the waterproofing and I was warned that they may leak a little. So, I tried a couple on to find the size I needed and snagged 'em. As I've previously mentioned in this thread, my toebox is particularly wide, shaped more "V" shaped than the typical shoe that's rounded at the toe. I typically were a size 11/11.5 and found the MOAB FST in a 12 fit perfectly. Snug, but no pressure points in any area. A quick treatment with some Sof Sole and an overnight sit and they were good to go.

So Monday night I went to a notoriously wet course in the area after getting 3" of snow Sunday and a full melt off Monday afternoon - point is, it's wet. No problems at all walking through the mud, some standing water, and some slush. So, after one of my shots caught a tree and went waterbound, I decided to test the boots a little. Stepped into about 3" of water, up over the base of the tongue and covering about 1/2 the laces. Nothing. Not a drop of water nor cold was felt. BRILLIANT! These things are not only super, super comfortable, they have amazing grip! I mean, epic level, standing in a combination of ice and mud, not sliding a bit! Love it. I'm super happy and will continue to buy Merrells.

Dat grip doe!

 

[maRsh74]

I wear old school vans high tops. I had the same issue as the OP with rolling my ankle with my regular new balance running shoes. I find my vans very comfy and solid footing. The high top gives me a bit of ankle support. Won't really help with water, but....

 

[Micquebec]

I can only talk for myself, but since a wear LOWA, my feet are extatic and can't thank me enough.

I am an elementary teacher and work standing up and kneeling beside my students all day long. My shoes get some beating. They are both comfortable and sturdy.

The ones I wear presently are the Renegade LL.

They are my third pair in 9 years. Each pair lasting me around 3 years. I also wear them outside work and on the disc golf course, evidently . Must I add that I have wide feet? hihihihihi

Cheers

 

[gradium]

I love the Moab for my wide feet. Best disc golf shoe ever! :thmbup:

 

[specsman]

For my wide feet, I've been wearing shoes from minimalist shoe companies, and my feet have never felt better. I'm wearing these, from Vivobarefoot over the summer months:
https://www.amazon.com/Vivobarefoot-Mens-Ultra-Sport-Shoe/dp/B00LVSEIHQ
Most people think they look funny, but the toe box on them is shaped more like the shape of your foot and not crazily tapered to a point where it smushes your toes together. They look kinda like Crocs and have held up surprisingly well to concrete teepads. I've had mine for a few seasons now without any crazy wear on them. I'm not sure how their boots would hold up on the course, but I've been thinking about getting a pair of Lems boots (another wide toe, minimalist company) for winter rounds.

I've been wearing a pair of vivobarefoots fancier shoes for casual wear for the past year and love them; so you mentioning this made me look into them last month when it became clear I needed a new pair of DG/running shoes. I went with:
https://www.amazon.com/Vivobarefoot-Motus-Cross-Black-10-10-5/dp/B00N43EOF2/

Definitely wide enough, pretty darn sturdy feeling. I've only wore them disc golfing once so far but I like em and think they will hold up well.

 

[rakamkram]

I've been wearing a pair of vivobarefoots fancier shoes for casual wear for the past year and love them; so you mentioning this made me look into them last month when it became clear I needed a new pair of DG/running shoes. I went with:
https://www.amazon.com/Vivobarefoot-Motus-Cross-Black-10-10-5/dp/B00N43EOF2/

Definitely wide enough, pretty darn sturdy feeling. I've only wore them disc golfing once so far but I like em and think they will hold up well.

That's awesome! Let me know the motus works out for you. I'm very interested in how well they hold up. They're marketed for parkour and other similar activities, so hopefully they would take the twisting motion well.

I was hoping to find a pair of boots that work well, but I'm not a fan of the Vivo boots. I found some incredible boots from a different company, but the soles are rather soft. I doubt they would hold up very well

 

[JMONEY]

Keen run wide careful when you select the style cause some are made in the USA and others elsewhere

 

[pjhayes7]

Keen run wide careful when you select the style cause some are made in the USA and others elsewhere

As to running wide, I am not sure I agree. I have wide feet and their wides are not terribly wide. I can't speak to how Keen mediums compare to other brand's mediums, but only from the perspective of someone who cannot wear Keen unless they are actually wide. They are not uncomfortable to me, but they certainly don't feel any more wide than the same from other shoe companies. Granted, they are only 2E. They are basically as wide as I expect in something that is not a 3E or 4E.

 

[jk629]

I have Brian Atwood shoes, and it can be good for wide feet as well.

 

[JMONEY]

As to running wide, I am not sure I agree. I have wide feet and their wides are not terribly wide. I can't speak to how Keen mediums compare to other brand's mediums, but only from the perspective of someone who cannot wear Keen unless they are actually wide. They are not uncomfortable to me, but they certainly don't feel any more wide than the same from other shoe companies. Granted, they are only 2E. They are basically as wide as I expect in something that is not a 3E or 4E.

I am no expert on the shoe and lets just say they were wide for me, they look wider?

 

[Casey 1988]

Wide feet get the wide in a New Balance Trail shoe made for a serious trail runner, they also make some barefoot options too. Just get a more sturdy trail shoe then a Cheep one unless you find the same model online but an older one. My Brother wore a New Balance back in the 2000's as they were the only ones that fit his Flintstones like feet. Most of the NB shoes go up to a EEE if needed or a really skinny shoe too. Though my dad and I use Brooks Cascadia models for Running Shoes well my dad as most of his trail running shoes, me for everything except Road Racing Have some Asics Flats as they have stability too and old Nike Cross Country shoes for track stuff if I ever do that. I need to start running again this year.

 

[crazykrug]

ditto on Merrell's, I have 2 pairs (low and high tops) and have lasted a good 2-3 seasons already

I did receive a free pair of Keens from Worlds last year and happened to find a wide size shoe but haven't had a chance to see if they will work or not

 

[zenbot]

I have very wide feet. My in-laws gave me these for Annual Gift Giving Day. I thought I would not be a fan but I've never felt more stable walking down the hills at my course. Super big toe box.

They're very light so I wonder how long they will last.

Altra Men's Superior 3.0

 

[dysmike]

I like altra's, for running. I'm not sure I dig the zero drop for disc golf. I agree, I feel stable, but the lack of drop seems to mess up my balance on the tee.

They are super comfy.