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Any runners with bunions? Looking for shoes for C25k

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PandoraRocks · 12/10/2022 23:54

I want to try C25k. I already walk 10k steps nearly every day but want to improve stamina. However, my feet are really wide due to bunions. I have failed to find any running shoes wide enough in the high st sports shops.

I don't have any pain from the bunions. I was wondering if there are any runners here who are similarly afflicted and where you buy your shoes.

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LadyAstor · 12/10/2022 23:57

Nike funnily enough. Massive toe box.

Also, New Look extra wide.

Go for a soft material upper and stretch laces.

LorthernNights · 13/10/2022 10:49

I have exactly the same issue. Best I’ve found are the Brooks Adrenaline. They used to do a woman’s extra wide but I couldn’t find those last time I needed new ones so I went for a man’s wide fit which are really good with plenty of room .

Think you might need a running shop for those , plus they will give the best advice on which style will suit your running gait .
It is more expensive than the high street but will be worth it to prevent injuries,

Good luck

Marshmallow12345 · 13/10/2022 11:00

I've had success with Brooks and Nike in the past, and barefoot style shoes over the years as they have wider toe boxes.

Going into a sports shop on a quiet day, finding a sympathetic assistant and trying on two dozen pairs in one go is the only way to do it really.

I recently got some bunion specific hiking shoes from a brand called Hanwag so you could see if they do running shoes too.

Chocolateteabag · 13/10/2022 20:22

Hoka wide fit and half to one size larger than your normal size (they run small)

lifeis48 · 03/11/2022 15:11

Brooks Adrenaline for sure!

jeffersonsam · 08/11/2022 15:09

I always like to puma and Nike shoe for my running workouts. Really both shoes are comfortable to my foot.

florenceandthemac · 08/11/2022 15:48

I have On Cloudflyer. I bought half a size up, and they are really comfortable, roomy yet supportive. However, I've just looked and they now do a Cloudflyer Wide
Link here On Cloudyflyer Wide

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