Found: Wide Boots That Won't Squish Your Feet

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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.

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.

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.

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.

The Cartwright

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.

Moab 3

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.

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.

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.

Diplomat

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.

Ultra 4

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.

Higgins

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).

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.

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.

Cincinnati

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.

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.

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.

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.

How We Selected

At Men's Health, we take great pride in providing our readers with reliable and trustworthy product recommendations. We believe that our readers deserve the best, which is why we always make sure to conduct thorough research and testing before making any recommendations.

Our editors and writers are experts in their own right, using their informed opinions to select products and ensuring that our content is of the highest quality. They have been testing flannel-lined jeans during their morning commutes, casual outings, and other outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, camping and more.

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