I REALLY need help finding Wide Width Shoes.

Cupcake343 · 11-04-2009, 02:09 PM

I have looked everywhere, top shelves and bottom shelves to find wide width shoes and I can't find them. I REALLY don't want to buy them online because I have to try them on first since my foot is VERY hard to fit. I wear anywhere from a 9W or 9WW to 11W or 11WW it all depends on the shoe and the make of it.
Do any of you have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Tad · 11-04-2009, 02:19 PM

I don't know what sort of shoe you are looking for--I think that makes a world of difference!

On the cheaper end of things, up here Payless generally has quite a lot of their shoes in wider sizes. (We've tended to stop buying them for my wife because we didn't like the quality, but for a short term fix it might help?).

If you don't mind the clunkiness, for a general walking, kicking around, doing stuff shoe, Doc Martens can be great. My wife has largely lived in them for years now (excellent comfort, great quality, and they are a good supportive shoe). But I admit that they are not stylish.

If you need an 'running shoe' type of thing, try to find a store that carries Sauconny or New Balance. They both make things in a wide variety of widths. But again, that is casual, not dressy or stylish.

For dressy/stylish, I've got nothing--my wife is the least shoe-interested woman I've ever met, so she doesn't go looking for that type much.

swordchick · 11-04-2009, 02:25 PM

You might want to check out Zappos.com. They have a great selection of shoes and they have fantastic return policy.

Smushygirl · 11-04-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cupcake343

I have looked everywhere, top shelves and bottom shelves to find wide width shoes and I can't find them. I REALLY don't want to buy them online because I have to try them on first since my foot is VERY hard to fit. I wear anywhere from a 9W or 9WW to 11W or 11WW it all depends on the shoe and the make of it.
Do any of you have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

The best way to find shoes that fit is to go to a high end (Department) shoe store. Get sized and try on shoes that you like in your size. Once you find that, what looks good, what is comfortable, you can easily order online where there is usually more choices. Never order online a type of shoe you've never worn. Unless you are a VIP at Zappos, or ready for heartache, lol!

Zappos has free shipping for delivery and if you are a VIP free shipping both ways. That makes it easy to "try on" shoes at home. I can recommend Ros Hommerson shoes. They come in W and WW and are stylish, well made and comfortable. I just got some SoftWalks as well.

cherylharrell · 11-05-2009, 02:33 AM

There is a store in my area that carries nothing but wide width shoes. You may want to see if there is a place like that in your area. Payless sadly doesn't seem to carry WW widths, only a regular wide. Sometimes that fits, other times it's too tight...

LillyBBBW · 11-05-2009, 08:00 AM

Also keep an open mind about possibly buying a pair of men's shoes. Some of the men's shoes out there are pretty nice and generally they are made wider. I buy a men's 9 regular or wide. Many times I've gotten compliments on boots, loafers or sandals I was wearing that were bought in the men's department.

NJz_BBW4Some1 · 11-09-2009, 11:00 AM

I would check out Kohl's. I bought a pair of casual/dressy shoes. They actually had wide widths. Who knew?!!

BeautifulPoeticDisaster · 11-09-2009, 12:33 PM

I can't say enough good things about mens sketchers. They are comfy, offer support and aren't like a million dollars. They also come in wide...and if you order a mens shoe (already wide) and a wide shoe....it's a big comfy shoe.

As far as dress shoes go, Im not sure....but I am sure if you google something like "drag queen shoes" something will come up. You know them boys got big feet and yet they all having stunning shoes!!!

11-04-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
Cupcake343 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 28	I REALLY need help finding Wide Width Shoes. I have looked everywhere, top shelves and bottom shelves to find wide width shoes and I can't find them. I REALLY don't want to buy them online because I have to try them on first since my foot is VERY hard to fit. I wear anywhere from a 9W or 9WW to 11W or 11WW it all depends on the shoe and the make of it. Do any of you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance! __________________ "We don't skinny dip, we chunky dunk!!! Lauren: (talking about chubby bunny) What fat girl doesn't love a game where she gets to shove marshmallows in her mouth? Meredith: Yeah... unmercilessly...

11-04-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
Tad mostly harmless Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,753	I don't know what sort of shoe you are looking for--I think that makes a world of difference! On the cheaper end of things, up here Payless generally has quite a lot of their shoes in wider sizes. (We've tended to stop buying them for my wife because we didn't like the quality, but for a short term fix it might help?). If you don't mind the clunkiness, for a general walking, kicking around, doing stuff shoe, Doc Martens can be great. My wife has largely lived in them for years now (excellent comfort, great quality, and they are a good supportive shoe). But I admit that they are not stylish. If you need an 'running shoe' type of thing, try to find a store that carries Sauconny or New Balance. They both make things in a wide variety of widths. But again, that is casual, not dressy or stylish. For dressy/stylish, I've got nothing--my wife is the least shoe-interested woman I've ever met, so she doesn't go looking for that type much. __________________ “I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity." --Eleanor Roosevelt

11-04-2009, 02:25 PM	#3
swordchick Deeeeeeeeeeeeez Nuts! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ¡ǝʇsɐʇ ssɐ ʎɯ ʍoɥ ǝɯ 11ǝʇ, FL Posts: 1,090	You might want to check out Zappos.com. They have a great selection of shoes and they have fantastic return policy. __________________ Rest in peace, Cinda and all the others that have passed. We will miss you sweet angels.

11-05-2009, 02:33 AM	#5
cherylharrell Always Mikes Big Girl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Here in VA Posts: 1,829	There is a store in my area that carries nothing but wide width shoes. You may want to see if there is a place like that in your area. Payless sadly doesn't seem to carry WW widths, only a regular wide. Sometimes that fits, other times it's too tight... __________________ "God Loves You"-- Arlo Guthrie ♥♥ I love you Mike forever. 1951-2009 ♥♥

11-05-2009, 08:00 AM	#6
LillyBBBW Executive Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 12,305	Also keep an open mind about possibly buying a pair of men's shoes. Some of the men's shoes out there are pretty nice and generally they are made wider. I buy a men's 9 regular or wide. Many times I've gotten compliments on boots, loafers or sandals I was wearing that were bought in the men's department. __________________ Expecting the world to treat you kindly because you are a good person is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian. He who asks a dumb question is a fool for five minutes. He who never asks questions remains a fool forever. You are not superior just because you see the world in an odious light. Have you hugged a fat girl today? @~;~~

11-09-2009, 11:00 AM	#7
NJz_BBW4Some1 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Jersey / NYC area Posts: 28	I would check out Kohl's. I bought a pair of casual/dressy shoes. They actually had wide widths. Who knew?!! __________________ "Anything can happen, if you let it." -

11-09-2009, 12:33 PM	#8
BeautifulPoeticDisaster Executive Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,057	I can't say enough good things about mens sketchers. They are comfy, offer support and aren't like a million dollars. They also come in wide...and if you order a mens shoe (already wide) and a wide shoe....it's a big comfy shoe. As far as dress shoes go, Im not sure....but I am sure if you google something like "drag queen shoes" something will come up. You know them boys got big feet and yet they all having stunning shoes!!!

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