The Best Women's Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet

The Best Women's Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet
The best women's wide hiking shoes will be comfortable, lightweight and water-resistant and will provide ample support. There are several brands that make great wide walking shoes but the overall market availability is limited when compared with regular hiking shoes. Many cities have shoe stores that specialize in wide feet and there are several on-line resources when you are ready to purchase a new pair of hiking shoes.

Propet

This company makes the Summit Walker model for women with wide feet. It is a stylish mid-level shoe with good customer reviews. It has thick padding for comfort, a removable insole, and a rubber outsole. The shoe is water-resistant with a suede exterior and has a breathable mesh lining. It is available in sizes as wide as 5E and is a well-built, durable shoe.

New Balance

This company has a large selection of wide shoes and boots, with the 977 Country Walking model being a top seller. It has great reviews on Cabela's website and is a nice fit for wide feet. The shoe has ample cushioning in the heel and around the ball of the foot. It is lightweight at 15 ounces and has a waterproof Gore-Tex lining. The style is basic with a brown color and leather upper.

Columbia

The Ashlane Mid Omni-Tech model is a stylish shoe built for rugged walking and moderately wide feet. The shoe has good reviews from Zappos.com because it is comfortable and lightweight. As a mid-level, it weighs only 14 ounces and has a waterproof suede design. The rubber toe provides durability, while the shoe is flexible and provides plenty of ankle support. It also has an antimicrobial layer for neutralizing odor. The shoe is also available in a low model.

Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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