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Best shoe brands for wide range of sizes UK
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| Wide boots with different calf sizes | Duo Boots, Clarks | …
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 25 October 2026
For the widest range of shoe sizes and widths in the UK, these brands are among the best choices:
- DB Wider Fit - One of the widest specialist ranges, reaching up to 8E; good for very wide or swollen feet, with smart, casual and outdoor styles. - Cosyfeet - Excellent for extra-wide and problem feet, offering women's shoes up to 6E and men's up to 3H. - Padders - Comfortable everyday shoes, with women's fittings up to 6E and men's up to K; available through high-street retailers such as Pavers. - Hotter - A good balance of comfort and modern styling, with women's widths up to EEE and men's up to H. - New Balance - One of the strongest choices for trainers, with many models in 2E and 4E widths. - Brooks - Particularly good for running and walking, with selected trainers available in 2E and 4E widths. - HOKA - Selected models come in 2E, with generous cushioning and room for orthotics. - Rieker - Offers wide-fit shoes in G, H and I fittings, covering casual shoes, boots and sandals. - Clarks - A reliable high-street option with wide-fit styles, fitting services and a broad choice of formal, casual and work shoes. - ASOS - Best for variety and fashion, with many wide-fit styles and some shoes available from approximately UK 2-11. - Skechers - Useful for casual and walking shoes, with wide versions across many models. - Sole Bliss - Strong choice for bunions and wide forefeet; shoes typically include deeper toe boxes, cushioning and half sizes, commonly from UK 3-9.
### Best by need
| Need | Best brands | |---|---| | Extremely wide feet | DB Wider Fit, Cosyfeet, Padders | | Wide running shoes | New Balance, Brooks, HOKA | | High-street shopping | Clarks, Hotter, Rieker | | Fashionable wide-fit shoes | ASOS, Sole Bliss, New Look | | Bunions or sensitive feet | Sole Bliss, Cosyfeet, Clarks | | Wide boots with different calf sizes | Duo Boots, Clarks |
Check each individual model rather than relying only on the brand: width labels such as E, EEE, H, K, 2E and 4E are not completely standardised, and availability varies by style.