Everyday trainers with wide toe box and arch support recommendations

[TheSkyRaisin]

Hello! I’m not completely sure whether this is the right place to ask, since ‘stylish’ may be a stretch, but I’d appreciate any advice.

I'm after some trainers for everyday wear (not sports) that have a wide toebox or preferably anatomical shaping, but aren’t barefoot shoes as I need support for high arches and I can suffer with plantar fasciitis. Does such a thing exist? And if they do, are there options that don’t look like othorpaedic shoes? Thanks in advance.

I’m looking for these too

F - Mode flow by fitflop. They're leather with suede too box. I have very sensitive feet and can walk miles in these. I paid £110 direct from their website.

I’ll have a look thanks ☺️

It’s good to know I’m not alone in my specific footwear needs 🤣

Could you go to a running shop for an assessment then once you know what to buy, buy online where they will be cheaper?

A friend did this before her holiday - she has a high instep. DH uses the same shop (Northern Runner) for his running shoes and says he doesn't know he's wearing them.

Go to a running shop with a set of orthotics. You're guaranteed to have multiple types, all with removable insoles and will get the correct size, rather than what you think is the right one.

Brookes are popular, I like On as well.

ETA: if it's an independent, buy the shoes from them. Don't put them out of business by going online after they've put the work and knowledge in; they may also consider offering a discount if you buy more than one pair as well.

Following: I also need a wide toe box and need to support my arches as I have suffered PF in the past.

I had these from Skechers that were great and felt stylish - arch support and already generous at the toes, but also come in a wide fitting. https://www.skechers.co.uk/arch-fit-arcade---meet-ya-there/177190_WHT.html

Thanks but after casual trainers rather than technical running shoes.

I like Fitflop in general but I've tried their trainers in the past and don't find the toe box is wide. It's worth a try though, returns are easy.

The only trainers I've had with a wide toebox are Vivo, but they are barefoot which you don't want. They do have slight arch support.

Fitville.

https://thefitville.uk/products/fitville-womens-cloud-wanderer-v8

I would be on the lookout for something similar too. What I wear is a pair of barefoot trainers with an orthotic insert for arch support and plantar-fasciitis protection. It's a bit silly as the insert totally negates the "barefoot" USP but the wide toebox makes a huge difference.

Birkenstock Bend. I am not a trainer person, but I seem to have acquired several pairs. https://www.birkenstock.com/gb/search/?q=bend

I'm loving my newest trainers by vionic. They have the ergonomic shaped insole, also removable for own insoles. I have plantar and arthritis in toes and they seem so comfortable. Silly price though even in the sale.

Fit flop kill my plantar. I pretty much only wear Vionic wide. They are super expensive but the only thing that has my plantar under control.

OP, I have walking boots and walking shoes that fit the bill from Keen. The walking boots take an orthotic insole. They do a limited selection of trainers.
https://www.keenfootwear.co.uk/collections/original-fit-footwear?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23623537336&gbraid=0AAAAA-A9bRiAHyslwD9eRItkEZACW22WH&gclid=CjwKCAjwsrbTBhAvEiwA0Bpp4YeZj-AXSseFxCMKGjWtUhBQzYV2aDWuE3nYs92GY2GrtXhTSd8RVBoCFl0QAvD_BwE

I find Nike Cortez surprisingly comfortable for my feet that need arch support and have a vulnerability to plantar fasciitis if I wear the wrong footwear. They have good room at the toes too and look gorgeous. I have them in 4 colours.

I have plantar facilitus and wide feet. As a teacher I find being on my feet all day a problem and causes a lot of pain usually with the plantar f. However, when the heat meant that everyone in my school was told they could wear shorts it also meant everyone was wearing trainers. I started wearing my Skechers arch fit and bobs to school. I had very few problems for the rest of the school year. So much so that I’m looking at smarter Skechers for September. Since term ended and I’ve been at home I’ve had more problems. Some of Skechers are wide fit but I’ve found that they are often wide enough in regular fit despite not fitting anywhere else so I’d recommend going into a shop and trying a variety.

Yes, I’ve wondered about this approach. It doesn’t seem too silly as some people need orthotics even in regular shoes (I don’t generally, as long as they have reasonable cushioning). Would you mind telling me which orthotics you use?

Ooh I like the look of these, thanks ☺️

I’d forgotten about Vionic @Thelondonone and @RaininSummer thanks for reminding me. I had some comfy slippers from them once so I’ll look at their other offerings. Shame about the price though as you say!

That sounds rubbish, sorry you’ve been in so much pain. I’ll check out your suggestions thanks. Hope you find something comfy for September x

New Balance.
Also consider orthotics - eg: Superfeet Green. In which case go up half a size.

New balance 327, half a size up. I never wear anything else anymore.

I have lots of problems with my feet and wear NB trainers with orthotics in them.