You often hear the term wider fit shoes, but what does this actually mean? When it comes to width, people usually categorise their feet as simply narrow, standard or wide. Wider fit is a general term to describe anything that would be a wider fitting than the shoes you typically find on the high street. Wider Fit Shoes Range From An E Fitting to an 8E Fitting Technically, standard width shoes are classified as a D fitting. Wider fit shoes range from an E fitting to an 8E fitting. The difference between an E-width fitting (a little wider than high street shoes) and an 8E fitting (extremely wid ..read more

Skechers have become one of the best selling footwear brands in the UK, but sadly, they only offer a small range of styles in wide fittings. We only sell the widest fittings in the Skechers range. They are hard to come by, and we usually have to import extra wide fittings from overseas. When we find them, we stock up as they sell out quickly. Skechers are popular because of their focus on comfort, and their insole technology is amongst the best in the industry. We have just taken on two new Skechers running trainers from their GoRun collection. They are great for running or general fitness tra ..read more

We have come across an interesting study confirming what many of us already thought - that your feet get wider as you age. The in-depth study was conducted in the Netherlands, and examined how a woman's foot shape changed with age. They looked at a wide range of metrics: foot lengths, ball widths, ball circumferences, low instep circumferences, high instep circumferences, and heel instep circumference. They took detailed foot measurements of 160 women between 20 and 8,. and corrected their findings so a lady's body mass didn't affect the results. They found the width of ladies' feet increased ..read more

Slippers are a lovely Christmas gift, and are always well received. Much better than a novel gift which often ends up in a drawer somewhere, or the local charity shop! WIth energy prices still high, a warm pair of slippers will keep your feet warm and cosy, and help with the gas bill. We have lots of extra wide slippers that your loved one can wear on Christmas day as they relax and enjoy the festivities. All the slippers in our collections are extra wide fittings (6E fittings), and will accommodate swollen feet, uncomfortable bunions and hammertoes. We have a range of styles to suit all perso ..read more

Check out our in-depth slipper guide for Oedema and very swollen feet.  It can be very challenging to purchase slippers that are wide and deep enough to accommodate swollen feet. In addition, slippers need to be easy to put on and not irritate sensitive skin which may be stretched, due to the swelling. We list all the features you must have in your next pair of slippers to ensure your feet are comfortable and supported, and give you our best sellers list of recommended slippers for swollen feet. You can read our complete guide here: Recommended Slippers For Swollen Feet 2023 ..read more

We know you love our wide-fit Skechers trainers, so we've stocked up on some lovely new styles for Spring.         Our Skechers range are wide fit, so wider than the Skechers models you find on the high street. They all come with Skechers super comfy insoles. And of course they look fab. Check out our range of Ladies Wide Fit Skecher Trainers   ..read more

We are delighted to announce we have added a range of non-metallic toe safety boots to our Wide Load range! Wide Load make the widest safety boots currently available in the UK. All our Wide Load styles are a 6E width fitting and come with a wider and deeper toe cap. Their toe caps are 6mm deeper and 16mm wider than a normal work boot. A blessing if you have wider feet or foot conditions such as gout, hammertoes, swelling or bunions. We probably receive more thank you emails from customers of the Wide Load boot than any other style we sell!  Well now we have added a composite toe v ..read more

If you suffer from bunions, you will know that buying comfortable work boots can be a very frustrating experience, especially if you need a safety boot and a steel-toe cap. Larger bunions can press against the rigid toe cap causing discomfort and pain.  There are a lot of companies advertising 'wide' work boots, but often they aren't much wider than standard work boots you could buy from the high street. If you have a bunion, it is essential the toe cap of the work boot accommodates the wider fit that you'll need to keep your feet comfortable. We stock a range of wider fitting work ..read more

Gout is a type of arthritis which occurs when high levels of uric acid create crystals that accumulate in the joints. The symptoms are usually sudden, with severe pain, redness and tenderness in the affected joint. Gout typically affects the big toe joint, but it can affect any joint in the foot. The body creates Uric acid when it breaks down a substance called purine, which is found in many foods. In most people, the body produces a manageable amount of uric acid, and the kidneys eliminate any excess through the urine. However, those with Gout don't have sufficient control over the amou ..read more

What Is Haglund's Deformity? Most people haven't heard of Haglund's deformity until they are diagnosed, yet it is a relatively common ailment. It was named after Doctor Patrick Hagland, who discovered and described it in 1927 It is more common in middle age and affects women more often than men. It usually appears on both heels. Haglund's deformity is a bony bump on the back of the heel bone, where your Achilles tendon attaches to your heel.  Unlike some podiatric conditions, Haglund's deformity affects the bone and the tissue. The bony bump on the back of the heel bone agitates the ..read more