Comments on: Your Feet in Wide vs. Narrow Shoes: Great Visual From Altra Running!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 23:16:24 +0000

In reply to Leanne.

If you have a narrow foot, then I would avoid a wider fitting shoe. As long as the fit matches your foot width you’re probably fine regarding power. If you want a trail shoe with a somewhat narrowish fit but decent grip, check out the Salomon Sense line – Pro or Mantra might be good options. And cheers to the fellow unusual use of the PhD!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:09:05 +0000

What does a wide toe box do for the power you get from your toes? I have a forefoot strike and have always preferred a narrow midfoot and somewhat narrow toe. I am currently in Brooks pure flow 4 which I love but they have zero grip on wet, pine needle covered side walks. I am sliding and losing my power therefore running slowly whenever it has rained (frequently here).

My question is if I get a trail shoe with better grip but a wider midfoot and toe, won’t I just slip around in my shoe thus decreasing power anyway?

P.S. I also recovered from a similar situation. I was a government scientist (biophysics). People ask me why I no longer use my Phd and if I get bored being a stay at home mother. Of course not! I run :-)

By: Cody R.

Cody R. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

the altra shoe foot isn't properly fit, he needs a thumb width from his longest toe, his big toe, which isn't at thumb width, just up a half size maybe

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Peter Sendelius.

Perhaps this is all a massive conspiracy to make us all buy new, wider shoes :)
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By: Richard Ayotte

Richard Ayotte — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Peter Sendelius.

Have you tried the Trail Glove Wide? It's the only running shoe that fits me properly.

By: FernandoL.

FernandoL. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff.

I think K-Swiss maybe a good choice for you; they are pretty roomy. The only problem is that they have either normal drop (10-12mm) or zero drop (the K-Swiss Blade foot run). You may also try a wide zero drop shoe and remove the insole replacing it with a footbed with a heel lift.

By: Peter Sendelius

Peter Sendelius — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Old shoes doesn't fit. Now even toe box Merrell Trail Glove is to tight. They were roomy last.year but to tight this.year. I am using Vivobarefoot 100% when I need shoes.

By: Pierre

Pierre — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hello Pete,
My foot shape also changed: about 2 years ago I remember my big toe touch my second toe all the time. Now they are clearly separated.
here is a study about foot shape in India you might find interesting. But I think you already heard about it.
http://webh01.ua.ac.be/funmorp…

By: Gary S

Gary S — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

I believe that there is a definite anatomical change in your feet. I purchased a pair of Unshoes Pah Tempe sandals at the start of my barefoot adventure (you have to send a tracing of your foot to have them made), but now, they no longer fit. My feet have become too wide for the strapping, and now it looks as though my feet are squeezed together, where when I first got them, they didn't. My feet have definitely become wider over the last year.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pierre.

Yep, wrote about that one in my book :)

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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff.

The adidas Gazelle/Motion have pretty roomy toeboxes, as do Newton shoes. Inov-8 Road-X series also worth a look. none quite as roomy as altra though.

By: James

James — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Richard Ayotte.

+1. Trail Glove wide is the only running shoe that fits me too. Just wish Merrell would make some of its other shoes in wide so I had some cushioning for rougher trails.
If it is a shoe company conspiracy to get us to buy new wider shoes, I wish they'd actually make some wider shoes!!