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I LOVE the roomy feel around the toes, one Altra reviewer wrote on the brands site.
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I wear wide [shoes] and rarely get to experience this nice roomy feel.
Most models are simply too tight, unless I size up, and then they are too long.
But these shoes are great.
I notice a HUGE difference when I wear these vs other sneakers that are narrower and less plush."
Ive never, ever slipped my feet into a more comfortable sneaker.
My jaw literally dropped when I first stood up in them!
She immediately fell in love with this sneakers marshmallowy cushioning, shock absorption, and impressively roomy fit.
The fact that it also kept her feet cool in the summer heat was a big bonus.
Instead, it provides a nice amount of support.
We also like that the Echelon has a seamless mesh upperDr.
Borchardt explains that shoes with seams around the toes can chafe or create hot spots.
Plus, it helps the sneaker feel more flexible and breezy.
Im usually an 8 but ordered them in a 7.5, one Dr. Scholls reviewer wrote.
SELFs senior commerce editor loves her pairspecifically in mens sizingfor how well it fits her wide, high-arched feet.
I tried the men’s version and never looked back, she says.
Theyre sleek, modern, and look great on my feet, our tester said.
Another tested loved how they fitwith a quick pull of the Velcro straps, theyre snug where it counts.
I need a wider toe box, but these shoes still fit perfectly, she said.
I felt very connected to the terrain and very much in control of every step.
Its also made of breathable, temperature-regulating Merino wool (nosweaty feethere).
Theyll be able to tell you if you should look for wide, extra-wide, or xx-wide shoes.
She recommends referring to that measurement when browsing brands sizing guides, to ensure you choose the right width.
Instead, they should hold your arches at their natural height.
Materials
Shoes made of stretchy, flexible materials like mesh will better accommodate wider feet, Dr. Albers says.
A more rounded toe box will give your forefoot more space to move and wiggle.
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