Womens Wide Fit Shoes

Q: Are wide fit shoes only for women?

No. Hush Puppies also has a men's wide fit shoes collection.

Q: How do I know if I need wide fit shoes?

If standard width shoes regularly feel tight or leave marks across the widest part of your foot, wide fit is worth trying.

Room where you need it, without giving up the style. This is the Hush Puppies wide fit collection for women: court shoes, ballet flats, loafers, trainers, sandals, heels and boots, for feet that standard widths simply don't fit properly.

Finding the right fit is harder than it should be, especially if your feet are wider. We don't think you should have to choose between style and comfort. The range uses quality materials and technologies like our Bounce™ comfort insoles, which give exceptional cushioning and support for all-day comfort, even for wider feet. Many styles also use water-repellent WorryFree™ suede and leather, to keep your feet dry and protected from the elements.

A boot for winter, a sandal for summer, a heel for a night out: there's a pair here made to be comfortable for wider feet.

What counts as a wide fit shoe?

A wide fit shoe is made with more room across the width of the foot, giving proper space without the shoe gaping at the heel the way a bigger size often does when width, not length, is the real problem. It solves a different problem to sizing up, which is why it has a collection of its own.

What styles are available in wide fit?

Court shoes are the polished everyday option, and ballet flats and loafers give a smart finish for work and weekends. There are trainers for easy comfort, and sandals from casual slides to elegant dress styles, with comfortable footbeds and adjustable straps for a secure fit. Heels and wedges come in a selection of heights for nights out, and boots, from ankle and knee-high to rugged combat styles, take you through autumn and winter.

Which wide fit style should you start with?

For work, a court shoe or loafer is the polished option. For every day, a ballet flat or trainer is the easiest to live in. For winter, an ankle boot. For a night out, a heel or wedge. If you're trying wide fit for the first time, start with the style you wear most, so you notice the difference straight away.

Does wide fit mean giving up comfort technology?

No. Bounce™ comfort insoles give exceptional cushioning and support for all-day comfort, even for wider feet, and many styles use WorryFree™ water-repellent suede and leather. They're the same technologies used elsewhere in our footwear, so choosing a wider fit doesn't mean losing the comfort features you'd find in standard styles.

Can wide fit shoes still look smart?

Of course. That's a big part of why this collection exists. We don't think anyone should have to settle for a style they don't like because of the width of their foot. Court shoes, ballet flats, loafers and heels all have a smart finish, and the leather and suede uppers dress up as easily as they dress down.

How do you know if you need wide fit?

If a standard width regularly leaves marks across the widest part of your foot, or you keep sizing up just to get width and end up with a shoe that's loose everywhere else, wide fit is worth trying. It's a different fit, not just a bigger shoe, and it suits anyone whose feet are wider than standard allows for, whatever the reason.

How do you find the right width?

When you're browsing a style, check the width options shown on its product page to find the fit that suits you best. The degree of extra room can differ between styles and shoe types, so it's worth reading the details for each pair rather than assuming every style is identical. Our size guide helps with the length. Try shoes on later in the day when your feet are at their largest, and wear the socks or tights you'll actually wear with them. Stand up, walk around and check there's room across the widest part of your foot with no pressure or rubbing. If you're between two options, the one that feels comfortable straight away is usually the better choice than one you hope will stretch.

Is wide fit a permanent need or can it change?

It can be either. Some people always need a wider fit. For others it comes and goes, with swelling later in the day or during certain periods, so it's worth revisiting standard fit occasionally alongside wide fit. If standard styles have always fitted comfortably, there's probably no need to switch.

What if a shoe still doesn't feel right?

Check the width option listed on the product page before you order, and use our returns and exchanges process if a style doesn't work for your foot, checking the conditions on that page first. Delivery is free over £50 on the saver service, and express is £5.99. Men can find their own range in our Men's Wide Fit Shoes collection.

How do you break in new shoes comfortably?

Gently. Wear them around the house for an hour or two first, on carpet if you can, so you can check for rubbing before you head out. Build up to a full day over a few wears, and wear the socks or tights you'll actually have on. If a pair pinches or rubs after that, it may not be the right style for you.

Why does fit matter as much as comfort?

Because comfort only works if the shoe fits. A beautifully cushioned footbed won't help if the upper is pinching across the widest part of your foot. That's where wide fit comes in, and why we want everyone to find a pair that feels made for their foot.