Trainers: walking/hiking/trail running

Yes, I wore them for 2 days helping with a Bronze DofE expedition a few summers ago in scorching heat and was quite comfortable.

@Phineyj , they look good. Are they nice and light like other Hotter shoes?

I have some walking shoes from Hotter and they do a wide fit.

I have wide feet and sore ankles so csnt wear boots. I’ve had these for ten years or so and they are still going strong. Admittedly I don’t wear them daily but I use them for probably 4 weeks of hiking a year plus some day hikes.

www.asolo.com/en/approach/1787-eldo-evo-lth-gv-woman.html

I have awfully wide feet and I find buying shoes of any kind a momentus pita.

For things that can be unisex like trainers, I simply buy mens in my size which always fit far better.

@67eleven , Shop around - they'll be cheaper
Women's Running Shoes | Neutral & Cushioned Trainers – Start Fitness are usually good and will add a free pair of socks.
Altra Running & Trail Shoes | SportsShoes
Sportsshoes.com offer 20% discount - EASTER20 checkout code.

Blue Altra Women’s Olympus 6 Trail Running Shoes – GO Outdoors
Also try SportsShoes.com, Johnny Lewis, Start Fitness and your local running/outdoors shops.

My merrell walking shoes have been brilliant, on last legs now at 10 years old, but I highly recommend

@VividDeer- Start Fitness or local running shops should stock them - depends where you are in the country?

I am a wide footed 50 something.
My trail running trainers are waterproof! I have Goretex Saucony Phoenix - in my second pair. I have started to wear theses more and more for “light” walking, but will always wear boots (Scarpa) for longer/higher/steeper/rougher stuff due to an old ankle injury.

Apparently they don't make many waterproof running shoes as they need to breathe to stop feet getting sweaty and manky. I wanted waterproof ones and our running shop said it's a tricky balance. I do have some waterproof Seal Skinz socks but you'd be surprised how sweaty they got even at parkrun, and I don't sweat much or feel the heat.
For grip I like my Saucony Peregrine trail trainers. I have some Altra's too, with the wider toe box.

I've never seen altra. Can these be tried on anywhere on highstreet?

just throwing Altra into the mix - they have a wide toe box across all their styles but I find the Olympus range really good for my buniony feet

I have a similar foot injury that means my hanwag walking boots (which ironically were bought because they were perfect for my other foot which had suffered from plantar fasciitis) were now the cause of pain.

After a few false starts, I settled on On Cloudsurfer Trail, although the originals appear to be in the process of being discontinued 😩

I was going to try some Hoka waterproof shoes, as they allow you to return trainers for no reason and experience has told me I need to do a proper walk before I can judge whether a trainer is ok or not. Not taken the plunge yet.

The other option is waterproof socks in “normal” trainers, these have the advantage of keeping your ankles dry in boggier ground, but can feel a bit weird. Plus a shoe dryer to dry the trainers out!

My shoe “universe” is now so small, I can barely wear anything without causing pain the next day, so you have my sympathy!

I have arthritis in my toes so need a wide fit. Best brand I have ever found is Altra. I have the trail running shoes (for walking) and some boots now too. You can get goretex ones so waterproof. Not cheap and the colours can be a bit ‘interesting’ but if you don’t mind that then I would 100% recommend. Comfortable and blister free straight out the box and absolutely no pressure on my toes.

Keen have many styles that are good for wide feet and with a wide toe box

I love Nike Pegasus trail 5. They are very comfy.

I have walking shoes for dog walking in woods, think they're Saloman and they are waterproof. Chunky soles like a walking boot.

I also have Brooks trail running shoes for running in wooded/leafy paths, these are great grip but definitely not waterproof!

Also have a look at Hanwag - they design specifically for bunions and wide feet. I've never had bunions but my boots are Hanwag and a really comfy fit. They were recommended by the fitter at George Fisher in Keswick. Not cheap, but look after them, clean them properly, and they will last you years.

Hanwag Bunion Fit Walking Shoes

Salomon GTX shoes. I can't recommend a women's style as I'm a 9.5 bigfoot and wear mens, but they'll do women's equivalent. I do miles and miles over trails and up fells and I've been seriously impressed. Apart from tricky technical stuff I've ended up wearing them more than my traditional hiking boots.

Friend is a serious fell runner who actually works in the outdoor industry and will only ever wear Salomon too.

I have wide-ish feet and like inov8 and Scott for trail running. Hoka and Solomon are far to narrow

These are brilliant - good thick sole, plenty of cushioning, really good grip. If you want waterproof you have to check you’ve ordered the GTX (Goretex) version, and they come up very small so you need to order a size bigger than normal.

You can usually get them cheaper on Sportsshoes etc.

i use them for trail running, coast path and woodland walks etc as well as tramping around cities sight-seeing.

www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/gel-sonoma-8-gtx/p/1012B770-004.html

Asics trail runners, usually buy a pair every year. Not sure why, but I bought a cheap pair of walking shoes in Decathlon instead of the Asics last time and they have held up really well.

Got a set of these on their third year of abuse and they’re still looking good. A little bit chunky for a trail shoe but comfy and good waterproofing too around the base of the shoe.