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Yet another running shoe question

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by The Big Ragu, Aug 29, 2011.

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  1. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    New Balance are known to run wide.

    I don't know about women's shoes, but Asics come in EE and 4E size -- not that I need them. I'd imagine other brands are made in wide sizes too, but don't know for sure.
     
    The Big Ragu, Sep 6, 2011
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  2. HC

    HC Well-Known Member

    New Balance offers a full range of widths, from 4A to 6E. As my podiatrist explained, they also create a new last for each size of shoe where a lot of other companies will use one last and add a percentage to increase the size. He's a big fan of NB.

    Didn't know that Asics offered a choice of widths. Will definitely check them out.
     
    HC, Sep 6, 2011
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  3. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Yeah, but what I meant was that even the medium width New Balance shoes tend to run wider than other brands. I think a good chunk of their business comes from the fact that they cater so well to people with wider feet.
     
    The Big Ragu, Sep 6, 2011
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  4. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    I've been running in a pair of New Balance Minimus while training for an off-road duathlon. They were my first pair of "barefoot" style sneakers. I love them. Prior to that, I'd run barefoot on a treadmill to get my feet and calves used to the new motion.
     
    Inky_Wretch, Sep 6, 2011
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  5. SF_Express

    SF_Express Active Member

    Bought the Newton MV2s today, but they gave me pause after running through the parking lot in them. Talk about minimalist -- sheesh. 5.6 ounces. But I've found the more minimal the shoe, the more I do what I supposed to in them. Will give them a whirl Wednesday before racing in them on Saturday. They're basically an upper (very wide mesh) and a very slight sole with the Newton lugs. That's all. We'll see.
     
    SF_Express, Sep 6, 2011
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