Shoes for wide, flat feet with high instep

Ruby Vee, BSN · Sep 5, 2014

Try New Balance -- they make wide shoes, and some of them come in black without the wild, multi-colored accents. You may need to use your own orthotic, but they have removable inserts so you can.

CoffeeGeekRN · Sep 5, 2014

My feet love Crocs!

kalycat, BSN, RN · Sep 5, 2014

My feet aren't wide, but I definitely have the high instep issue. I second the vote for New Balance; also, I like Adidas' trail running shoes. I've also found that trail running shoes (in any brand) tend to have darker colors, a more aggressive sole for better wear, and really give great support. I'm a Zappos addict - a great option for finding black or understated colors after you try on/get fitted for a good style somewhere locally!

I have also had great luck with Ariat's professional shoes - they have wide widths and a variety of quality leather styles, but don't bother my instep as much as Danskos can. Good luck! Happy feet always help me have a better day! ?

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jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B · Sep 5, 2014

My feet are ultra wide--and flat. (too many years wearing not so great shoes!! HAHA) In any event, I really love reebok "princess" sneakers. They come in black, are really soft leather, can hold an insert--but the best part is that they are soft enough to mold to your foot, regardless of how wide one's foot is. And they come in wide widths.

runsalot · Sep 5, 2014

Try a man's shoe. They are naturally wider. Go 2.5 sizes smaller.

abiklags · Sep 5, 2014

Thanks for the info! Currently wearing croc shoes (not classic crocs) and those are the ones that are killing my feet. I will look at trail running shoes-I tried Sketcher's sneakers recently and wore through the treads quickly.

The problem with many sneakers is that they don't look as professional as a regular shoe or clog. so does anyone make nursing shoes with support like a a sneaker but looks like a shoes besides for Dansko?

kalycat, BSN, RN · Sep 5, 2014

The problem with many sneakers is that they don't look as professional as a regular shoe or clog. so does anyone make nursing shoes with support like a a sneaker but looks like a shoes besides for Dansko?

Ariat does. They have several clog styles (some just like Dansko, some not). Some people also swear by Sanitas or Klogs. I personally could not stand the Klogs; they had tons of stretch and softness but that totally killed the support. I love Ariats. I have a pair of their professional shoes and several pairs of their riding boots - they're pretty darn good.

ps: edited to add - I have these. This one doesn't have a wide width listed, but Ariat in general comes in tons of widths.

http://m.zappos.com/ariat-sport-clog-black?ef_id=U8XicwAABVRpUz4S:20140905190518:s

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Muser69 · Sep 5, 2014

Thanks for the info! Currently wearing croc shoes (not classic crocs) and those are the ones that are killing my feet. I will look at trail running shoes-I tried Sketcher's sneakers recently and wore through the treads quickly.
The problem with many sneakers is that they don't look as professional as a regular shoe or clog. so does anyone make nursing shoes with support like a a sneaker but looks like a shoes besides for Dansko?

I LOVED crocs since they first hit the market. Now my feet are horrible . Those orthotics are tremendous. On a pain scale I went from a 8 to a four after getting them from the podiatrist. Take that JACHO. :yes:

SDALPN · Sep 5, 2014

I like danskos and new balance. My podiatrist told me new balance was best for me. I have wide, flat feet. You could see about orthotics or learn some taping techniques that may help.

abiklags · Sep 7, 2014

Thanks for all the suggestions on different shoes to buy. Besides The Walking Company, where else is there to try on these types of shoes?

SeaH20RN, BSN · Sep 8, 2014

Go to a local Running store. we have a Fit 2 Run store. They sell running and walking shoes. They measure your foot and help you find something that will work for you. They have a 30 day return policy that is great. I like Altra shoes. They are made for wide feet with a "box" /square toe. The colors might be a little "'loud", but you will find something you like. Good luck!