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THE IDEAL BOOT is something you can wear to the bodega, casual hangouts, or the worksite. Luckily, there are options aplenty, all of which get better with age and, before you know it, are the most perfectly-weathered, hyper-personal shoe in your wardrobe. If you've found your boot collection leaving you wanting more comfort and room to wiggle your toes this winter, though, it might be time to try the best boots for wide feet. Instead of suffering in your old boots that never quite stretch the way you needed them to, go for an option that actually fits. Don't despair, though, there are a ton of boots that come in wide fits—many of which are in our guide to the best boots you can buy.
Best for Wide Feet
Clarks Clarkdale Easy Beeswax Leather
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While not every boot comes ready made for a wide-footed guy, most of our favorite boots were originally built for big dudes hitting the work site, after all. So if work boots are your jam, we can almost guarantee you'll find your new favorite pair in this guide, even if you don't plan on wearing them to the construction site. If you're a of more laidback cat that just can't cope with the tight squeeze of narrow shoes, you're covered in that department, too. There are tons of chukkas, Chelsea boots, hiking boots and other silhouettes that come in wide widths. Hell, if you're looking for cowboy boots to add a little giddy-up to your step, you can get those in pretty much any width you can imagine, especially wider widths like E, EE and EEE.
Read on to find 15 of the best boots for wide feet, including hard-wearing work boots, four-season hiking boots, cowboy boots tailormade for two-steppin' and more—all of which come in a width suitable for even the most pancake-like stompers.
Best Overall
Danner Mountain Pass Hiking Boots
Best Overall
Danner Mountain Pass Hiking Boots
The Mountain Pass has to be one of the best-looking hiking boots we've laid our eyes on. An absolute classic from the Portland-based footwear fiends at Danner, these boots are the Goldilocks blend of hiking boot, work boot and casual boot, wrapped into a silhouette that you're bound to wear each and every day. It looks awesome with your go-to GORP-y hiking pants, a pair of perfectly worn-in Levi's 501s or those Patagonia Baggies you just can't seem to retire after each summer. Plus, it's made here in the USA.
| Materials | Full-Grain Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | EE |
| Sizes | 7-13 |
Best Everyday Boot
Thursday Boot Company Captain
Best Everyday Boot
Thursday Boot Company Captain
Thursday boots is all over our Instagram feeds, and after years of checking them out ourselves, we can see why. Not only does each boot check the multiple-width box, it's affordable, hard-wearing and gets better with each and every single wear.
| Materials | Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 6-16 |
| Widths | D, EE, EEE |
Yee-haw. We told ya there'd be cowboy boots. Tecovas has taken the cowboy boot world by storm, offering a DTC solution that keeps quality up and prices down thanks to the lack of a middleman markup. The Cartwright is just one of its cowboy-heeled boots that comes in wide widths.
| Materials | Goat Leather |
|---|---|
| Widths | D, EE |
| Sizes | 7-15 |
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Merrell has been a staple of the outdoor and hiking world for decades, with the Moab right at the front and center. The OG version is already a good width, but the fact that Merrell added a wide-width model makes it an even better option for anyone who wants to spend some serious time exploring.
| Materials | Recycled Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | Medium, Wide |
| Sizes | 7-14 |
Best for Wide Feet
Clarks Clarkdale Easy Beeswax Leather
Best for Wide Feet
Clarks Clarkdale Easy Beeswax Leather
Desert boots and their familiar crepe sole have been a staple since they found their way onto the battlefield in Africa during the first World War. Since then, they've been iterated to death, but Clarks still makes some of the best of the bunch. This version eschews the standard two-eye lace system in favor of a Chelsea boot upper that is equally adept in formal and casual situations.
| Materials | Waxy Leather Upper, Crepe Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | Medium, Wide |
| Sizes | 7-13 |
Best Rain Boot
L.L.Bean The Original Duck Boot
Best Rain Boot
L.L.Bean The Original Duck Boot
It's right there in the name, this is the absolute OG duck boots. Designed by L.L. Bean himself when he found his hunting footwear lacking, the Bean Boot is still a three-season, wet-weather staple that also happens to come in a wide width, ideal for people whose insteps are a bit wider or want to double up on wool socks this winter.
| Materials | Full-Grain Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | B, D, EE |
| Sizes | 7-14 |
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This moc-toe work boots is made with a hardy, weather-resistant Goodyear welt construction that is easily re-soled by a cobbler, which basically means this boot will last you a lifetime as long as you take care of it. Dress the Diplomat up or down, your choices are endless.
| Materials | Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | D, EE/EEE |
| Sizes | 6-16 |
While the Annecy, France-founded brand may be more well known for its sportstyle sneakers like the XT-6, it's still one of the best outdoor brands in the industry. The standard width X Ultra 4s are our favorite boots for backpacking, so it's no surprise that its wide-width brethren makes the list here. Fully waterproof and finished with super comfy midsoles, this is a no brainer for the backcountry enthusiast.
| Materials | PU coated leather/Textile Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | Medium, Wide |
| Sizes | 7-14 |
Don't worry, dress boots come in wide widths, too. The Higgins from Allen Edmonds takes cues from traditional workboots like the Iron Ranger, but classes it up a notch, meaning you can easily rock this on a night out, a Valentine's Day date or, dare we say, to your wedding (if that date goes well).
| Materials | Chromexcel Waterproof Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | D, EE, EEE |
| Sizes | 6.5-15 |
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Best Cloudy Day Boot
Xtratuf Ankle Deck Boot
Best Cloudy Day Boot
Xtratuf Ankle Deck Boot
Alaska's most trusted rain boot brand, Xtratuf is the go-to for fisherman plying their trade on the harshest ocean conditions. After all, it only takes one episode of Deadliest Catch to see that Xtratuf is king on the Bering Sea. But while those guys and gals fight life and death in search of this season's catch, landlubbers are rocking Xtratuf's Ankle Deck Boot. Easy to pull on and off, this is ideal for wet commutes, shoveling snow or stomping through puddles.
| Materials | Waterproof Rubber |
|---|---|
| Widths | Medium, Wide |
| Sizes | 7-14 |
Best Smart Casual Boot
Cole Haan ØriginalGrand Chukka
Best Smart Casual Boot
Cole Haan ØriginalGrand Chukka
For those looking for a wide fit boot that's a bit more of an everyday, casual, comfy-out-of-the-box option than some of the previous picks, check out this Chukka from Cole Haan. Cole Haan is a master at smart casual footwear and this fit that description to a tee. Its leather upper will wear in with time and looks great with a suit, while the sneaker-style sole ensures that it doesn't look out of place at the bar for football on Sunday. If you're spending any days of the week in the office, this is an excellent pick.
| Materials | Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | Medium, Wide |
| Sizes | 7-16 |
When we were on the hunt for wide-width boots that get the job done, we didn't know that Keen, maker of some of the outdoor world's favorite water sandals, would have a pair of work boots that quite literally get every job done with aplomb. Its carbon fiber toe keeps you safe from drops while the heavy-duty welt and waterproof leather keep your dogs dry, whether you're spending a day at the barn, building cupboards in the garage or laying sod in the backyard.
| Materials | Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | Regular, Wide |
| Sizes | 7-15 |
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Best Versatile Boot
Wolverine I-90 DuraShocks® Moc-Toe Work Boot
Best Versatile Boot
Wolverine I-90 DuraShocks® Moc-Toe Work Boot
Wolverine on the other hand—well, let's just say we did expect excellent wide fit work boots from it. With the 1-90 moc-toe boot, we found exactly what we were looking for. Not only does it come in multiple widths (including wide, obviously), but it has multiple toe options (soft and carbon), and is finished with soles resistant to water, oil, chemicals and heat, ensuring that you always keep your feet.
| Materials | Full-Grain Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | Medium, Extra Wide |
| Sizes | 7-14 |
Best Heritage Boot
Red Wing Iron Ranger
Best Heritage Boot
Red Wing Iron Ranger
The Red Wing Iron Ranger is a bonafide icon of American workwear, and it's now an icon of menswear, period. The silhouette will never go out of style, even as trends come and go. Case-in-point: look to any number of pap photos of Austin Butler or Jacob Elordi and you won't have to scroll far to find a pair of Iron Rangers on their feet.
| Materials | Full-Grain Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | D, EE |
| Sizes | 6.5-14 |
Best Upgrade Boot
Grant Stone Brass Boot Black Chromexcel
Best Upgrade Boot
Grant Stone Brass Boot Black Chromexcel
These leather boots from Grant Stone just ooze style. Something about the black upper, brass hardware and brown leather on the sole is just really doing it for us—we could easily see us copping a pair of this and passing it down to the next generation. Every bit of material Grant Stone uses is of the finest quality, from the steel shank to the leather insole and the hard-wearing, patina-loving Chromexcel made from Horween leather.
| Materials | Chromexcel Leather Upper, Rubber Sole |
|---|---|
| Widths | D, E, EEE |
| Sizes | 6-13 |
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Will Porter is an Associate Editor on Gear Patrol's Growth team. He cut his teeth as GP's first commerce writer, where he developed a knack for tracking down the best deals on the web. He loves putting the latest cycling and running gear through the wringer and is always searching for the next style x outdoors crossover.
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The article discusses a variety of boots suitable for different occasions and foot sizes. It highlights the best boots for wide feet, including options for everyday wear, hiking, work, and formal occasions. The article also emphasizes the availability of wide-width boots in different styles, such as chukkas, Chelsea boots, hiking boots, and cowboy boots.
The featured boots include:
- Danner Mountain Pass Hiking Boots
- Thursday Boot Company Captain
- Tecovas The Cartwright
- Merrell Moab 3
- Clarks Clarkdale Easy Beeswax Leather
- L.L.Bean The Original Duck Boot
- Thursday Diplomat
- Salomon X Ultra 4
- Allen Edmonds Higgins
- Xtratuf Ankle Deck Boot
- Cole Haan ØriginalGrand Chukka
- Keen Cincinnati
- Wolverine I-90 DuraShocks® Moc-Toe Work Boot
- Red Wing Iron Ranger
- Grant Stone Brass Boot Black Chromexcel
The article also mentions the selection process, emphasizing the expertise of the editors and writers in choosing the best products for the readers. Additionally, it provides recommendations for other types of shoes, such as steel toe shoes, winter boots, work boots, rain boots, duck boots, dress shoes, and motorcycle boots.
The author, Will Porter, is highlighted as an Associate Editor with expertise in tracking down the best deals and testing cycling and running gear.
This comprehensive coverage of various boot types, suitability for wide feet, and expert selection process demonstrates a thorough understanding of footwear and a commitment to providing reliable product recommendations to the readers.
