7 Best Walking Shoes For Wide Feet in 2025

The Topo Atmos offers a well-balanced feeling in our walks with exceptional impact protection and accommodating dimensions, backed up by our lab results. This high-stacked workhorse is surprisingly light for the stability it offers, making it our top wide walking shoe.

We immediately enjoyed the roominess of the shoe during testing. Using our caliper, we found the base to be a wide 119.1/96.8 mm. With much more space than the 114.1/90.6 mm average, we had a confident stance and solid footing with every step. Our gel mold replica also shows that the ball of the foot measures 98.5 mm, 3.1% above average.

Compared to other walking shoes, the Topo Atmos' stack stands tall at 37.8/32.5 mm. Together with its near-average 20.0 HA cushioning, it focuses on dampening impact and providing comfort without compromising support.

Despite its height and width, Atmos only weighs 9.7 oz (275g) and was never a burden even during long hours on foot. However, it’s slightly stiffer than average, which may disappoint those who find comfort in flexible shoes.

Among the wide walking shoes we took to the streets, the Altra Via Olympus 2 offers the best cushioning. Lab-testing shows it has a plush and lively midsole, generous real estate for comfort, and a zero drop that keeps the ride stable.

Those of us with wide feet instantly felt at home in this shoe. We created a gel mold to replicate its in-shoe space, and measured the widest part at 100.3 mm, 5.0% wider than average!

The midsole effectively protected us from impact with its soft cushion and it gave off a nice rebound during takeoffs. Our durometer shows the foam is 14.5 HA, 30.6% softer than average, giving us boundless comfort for long hours on foot.

With a thick 35.0 mm forefoot stack, we measured the heel drop to be a virtually flat -0.2 mm. This setup offers a natural and stable ride. However, we warn that it’s not the most ergonomic position to be in and may involve more work for the lower leg muscles.

The Adidas Supernova Rise 2 offers an easy ride, through its light and flexible build and its springy midsole. Our feet enjoyed its effortless energy and our lab confirms it boasts the Dreamstrike+ midsole. Together with its generous dimensions in the forefoot, it’s our best comfortable wide walking shoe.

This shoe does not demand attention when on foot. It’s light, as our scales confirmed with a 9.1 oz (257g) figure, and bends easily with our feet. In our lab test, it took 37.6% less force to bend the shoe to a certain angle, proving its light and malleable construction.

Supernova Rise 2 has a relaxed fit, particularly near the ball of the foot. We measured our gel mold in this area, and it measures 98.7 mm, 3.2 mm wider than average. This makes it accommodating for those with wide or swollen feet.

Beneath us lies the responsive Dreamstrike+ midsole, which made the experience all the more effortless. It offers excellent impact protection and keeps us moving forward with its springy sensation. Our durometer confirms the midsole is a well-balanced 21.0 HA.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature a gusseted tongue, which may take away the shoe’s fuss-free and comfortable ride. Those who find this a nuisance should try other options.

The Hoka Gaviota 5 is our best stability wide walking shoe because of its reliable support, broad dimensions, and undeniable plush and refreshing comfort in our strolls. Our lab tests show it has several elements that contribute to our surefootedness: its spacious base, H-Frame, and dual-density midsole.

We measured the midsole to be 125.1/106.6 mm, which is way above the 114.1/90.6 mm average. This extra room allows us to find our footing securely, while the stiff H-Frame adds resistance so that we remain centered and aligned.

The midsole was a pleasure to be in! It has a plush sensation but doesn’t collapse unevenly. Our durometer shows a dual-density setup: a soft 12.9 HA main cushion for comfort and a firmer 22.0 HA layer in strategic areas for support and durability.

We’re also welcomed with a refreshing upper with a forgiving fit. Measuring our gel mold, the widest part of the toebox measures 99.7 mm, 4.4% above average, making it suitable for wide or swollen feet. We never felt like overheating thanks to the breathable upper that aced our smoke test with a 5/5 score.

Unfortunately, Gaviota 5 is 36.5% stiffer than average, which takes away the light and natural feel some people prefer. 

Our strolls felt silky smooth with the KEEN WK400 offering the most top-tier rocker experience among wide-walking shoes. Equipped with KEEN.CURVE technology and ultra-thick, pillowy cushioning—backed by our lab tests—the ride feels exceptionally comfortable and spacious, with extra room in all areas.

The KEEN.CURVE refers to the rockered bottom, which leads us to move forward every time we land on our heels. It works like a rocking chair and can maintain this motion through its stiff full-length nylon plate.

WK400 offers boundless comfort through its deep and plush cushioning, with a stack height reaching a sky-high 45.7 mm in the heel. Our durometer also shows the foam is 16.7% softer than average, keeping our feet happy and pain-free.

This shoe is massive on all fronts! Our caliper confirms an above-average midsole width of 115.5/97.0 mm in the forefoot and heel. Even those with broad or swollen feet will feel at home in the widest part of the toebox. It measures 98.7 mm, 4.4 mm wider than average.

Unfortunately, it’s hard to stand still in this shoe and only feels natural when moving forward. Those who need a more stable shoe for standing should try other pairs.

From our daily commutes to our gym sessions, the Allbirds Tree Dasher 2 kept up. Our lab results show its exceptional flexibility, allowing it to move seamlessly with our feet. It has a broad and firm base that stabilizes our steps and a breathable knit upper to boast, making it our most versatile wide walking shoe.

Cementing its status as an all-purpose shoe, the Tree Dasher 2 emerged 30.6% more bendable than average. This level of flexibility makes it suitable for other activities as well. Even torsionally, we could twist it with ease, so we rated it a low 2/5 rigidity score.

The base made us feel well-planted to the ground with its firm sensation. Our durometer confirms this with a high 27.0 HA reading. Plus, it offers generous space that enhances our control. We measured our gel mold at the widest part, and it measured 99.7 mm, 4.4% wider than average.

The plush and breezy knit upper enhances comfort for prolonged wear. In our smoke test, we couldn’t help but give it the highest 5/5 breathability rating. Surprisingly, it’s impressively durable too, with its 5/5 toebox durability score. The upper receiving two perfect scores happens once in a blue moon in our lab!

Unfortunately, its resistance to wear doesn’t apply to the outsole. Those looking for long-lasting shoes should find a pair with a more robust outsole.

The Altra Torin 7 is a zero drop daily trainer that can tackle pretty much whatever challenge we throw at it. The midsole is energetic enough to pick up the pace for tempo sessions with ease while also being well cushioned and protective enough to keep us going during longer efforts. It’s also pleasantly padded, lightweight and breathable to boot, making the Torin 7 a comfy yet reliable workhorse of a shoe that bridges the gap between barfoot minimalism and max-cushioned comfort.