7 Best Walking Shoes With A Wide Toebox in 2025

The Topo Phantom 3 offers a one-of-a-kind fit with its exceptionally roomy space, both horizontally and vertically, making it our top wide toebox walking shoe. Besides its accommodating fit, it offers a fluid yet surefooted ride that keeps our wandering strolls fuss-free, as proven by our lab results.

Phantom 3 features a rounded silhouette, offering a massive 82.1 mm big toe area. Being 11.4% wider than average, it assures us it can accommodate very broad feet. Besides its width, it offers a generous vertical clearance of 29.2 mm vs. the 27.1 mm average. Even those with high-volume toes will feel at home in this shoe.

The platform made us feel confident and secure in our steps. After cutting the shoe in half, we unveiled two foam densities: a balanced 19.7 HA top layer and a denser 24.7 HA bottom layer to stabilize us.

What boosted the shoe’s comfort besides its spacious fit is its highly flexible build. In our bend test, it emerged 19.6% more adaptive than average, which means it takes less effort to move with the shoe.

We think the upper still has room for improvement. Besides its disappointing performance in our durability test (2/5), it also offers subpar breathability (3/5).

With its soft and springy platform, spacious fit, and durable outsole, the Altra VIA Olympus 2 is a reliable companion for long hours on foot and multiple trips. We measured its foam in the lab, and its forefoot is thick and lush, making it our best cushioned wide-toebox walking shoe.

While the heel is average at 34.8 mm, our caliper shows the forefoot is at a massive 35.0 mm. The resulting heel drop is essentially flat at -0.2 mm, which naturally stabilizes the ride. The midsole feels plush and lively, evidenced by its low 14.5 HA durometer reading, 30.6% softer than average.

This pair also features the brand’s Altra FootShape, boasting generous space in the toebox. Using our gel mold, the big toe area measures 81.7 mm vs. the 73.7 mm average. We had no unwanted pressure points, and all our toes had wiggle room.

VIA Olympus 2 also ticks all the boxes in terms of durability. It performed excellently in our Dremel tests with high durability scores of 4/5 and 5/5 in the heel and toebox, respectively. Meanwhile, the outsole showed significantly less wear of 0.6 mm vs. the 1.1 mm average, cementing its resistance to damage.

Unfortunately, the shoe lacks agility and feels very stiff, both longitudinally and torsionally. Those who find comfort in more flexible shoes should try alternatives.

The Adidas Supernova Rise 2 keeps our walks cool and easy with its light and flexible build we’ve proven in our lab tests. It boasts a roomy toebox and a breathable upper, delivering unmatched comfort among all the wide-toebox walking shoes we've tested.

Supernova Rise 2 never burdened us on foot. Our scales reveal it’s only 9.1 oz (257g), 9.2% lighter than the average walking shoe. Plus, it offers minimal resistance to our natural movement. Our bend test backs us up with a flexibility score 37.6% above average!

Our toes had a lot of wiggle and breathing room, which kept the experience pleasant even during long hours of walking. Thankfully, there was no unwanted pressure, and even our pinky toes could breathe. Using our gel mold, we measured the big toe area at a massive 77.7 mm, which is 4.0 mm above average!

The light upper kept us feeling refreshed. In our lab test, the smoke we pumped into the shoe could escape, so we rated it with a high 4/5 breathability score, making this shoe suitable for all seasons.

This shoe offers a good amount of impact protection but those who equate comfort to a very plush midsole won’t find that here. We recommend looking for more cushioned alternatives.

Among wide-toebox walking shoes, we felt the most secure with the Hoka Gaviota 5. It’s our best stability pick, offering steadiness and comfort like no other. In the lab, we found that it features a dual-density midsole, a stiff H-Frame, and a highly accommodating fit.

Gaviota 5 boasts a generous base that offers solid ground contact and steady balance. Using our caliper, we measured it at 125.1/106.6 mm, much wider than the 114.1/90.6 mm average! Not only that, it features a wide toebox which enhances control and comfort. There were no pressure points during our wear tests.

We also discovered the rigid H-Frame that adds structure to the shoe, helping keep our feet aligned and preventing excessive movements.

We uncovered the secret to this Gaviota’s plush yet secure feel: through its dual-density midsole. The main foam is soft at 12.9 HA, while there is a firmer 22.0 HA layer in high-impact areas to stabilize the ride.

Unfortunately, this shoe is much stiffer than the average walking shoe. Those who prefer a more relaxed experience should find flexible shoes.

With the KEEN WK400, there’s no way but forward with its exceptional rocker standing out among wide-toebox walking shoes. Besides its spacious room, it features a soft, springy, and massive stack, offering boundless comfort as proven by our lab tests. The WK400 makes the miles melt away with its effortless ride.

WK400 can maintain its KEEN.CURVE, or its rockered bottom, through its stiff nylon plate. Every time we step forward, we’re smoothly assisted from our heels to our toes, making the shoe feel lighter than it is.

Cushioning is on another level as our caliper reveals an outlier heel stack measurement of 45.7 mm, which is 13.4 mm above average! Its cushion is 16.7% softer than average, keeping us away from harsh ground impact.

To get a more accurate measurement of the toebox, we used our gel mold. In the big toe area, it emerged at 74.7 mm, 4.9% wider than average. With this extra space, we didn’t experience any unwanted pressure and could easily relax all our toes.

However, the discomfort arrives when the weather becomes too hot and humid. With its subpar breathability score, those seeking maximum ventilation will be disappointed with the WK400.

During our wear tests, the Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 proved it could do it all, making it our best versatile walking shoe with a wide toebox! From daily errands to gym workouts to walking our dogs, it delivered the comfort and support we needed. Plus, it has a roomy and breathable build that’s the cherry on top, backed up by its impressive lab results.

The Tree Dasher 2 moves as one with our feet, which makes it comfortable for various activities. In our bend test, it emerged 30.6% more flexible than average, proving it’s a do-it-all companion.

The shoe offers generous internal real estate, giving our toes more than enough room to settle in. Using our gel mold, we measured the big toe area at 79.9 mm, much roomier than the 73.7 mm average.

Its comfort was raised to another level when we felt the breeze on our toes! In the lab, we pumped smoke into the shoe, and it escaped instantly, receiving the highest 5/5 breathability score. Another bonus? The knit upper is exceptionally durable, proven by its 5/5 toebox durability score, a rare feat in our lab.

However, it features a firm base that may not appeal to some. Those seeking a plush experience should look for alternatives.

Among the wide-toebox walking shoes we put to the test on the streets, the Xero Shoes HFS II offers the best barefoot experience because it really feels like we have nothing on! Through lab tests, we discovered it embodies minimalism through its light weight, low resistance, and low profile, which explains its subtle presence.

HFS II doesn’t demand attention, especially since it only weighs 8.6 oz (244g), 7.9% below average. What makes it feel even lighter is its highly bendable midsole. In the lab, we discovered it needs 62.6% less force than average to reach a designated angle, validating its free-flowing nature.

We attribute its malleable build to its minimal stack that magnifies ground feel. With only 13.1/12.1 mm cushioning between our feet and the streets, it almost feels like we don’t have shoes on since the average is a much higher 34.2/25.6 mm. The 1.0 mm low heel drop also makes the ride feel more natural.

The spacious toebox contributes to its soothing presence. Our toes felt relaxed because the shoe barely tapers to the big toe area. We measured it at 86.7 mm, much more generous than the 78.4 mm average.

Since the cushion is so thin, we could barely feel any bounce to enhance the ride. Those seeking a spring in their steps should check alternatives.