Wide shoes for men

For most people, buying men's hiking shoes is easy as you just have to pick the style and colour you like then purchase it in your size. But many men need a wide fit with extra room due to the shape of their feet and it can be difficult to find the perfect style as well as the comfortable fit wider feet need.

We believe that nothing should stop you from experiencing the great outdoors so we’ve designed many of our most popular shoes with the added comfort that comes with a wider fit. You might prefer a casual look in leather or suede with flexible outsoles, or an all-terrain shoe ideal for short day hikes as well as longer more arduous mountain hiking activities.

Browse the entire Columbia™ collection of wide shoes for men and we’re sure you’ll find light hiking shoes and boots that will open the doors to new adventures.

When you’re looking for a wide fit shoe, it’s not just the hiking boot size that is different as you might expect. Wide fit footwear designed specially for larger feet whether it’s the width of the foot, toe shape, or even ankle size.

These hiking shoes are crafted with comfort in mind whether you wish to wear them on lighter hikes with flexibility of movement in the footwear or boots with hiking soles that are lightweight but provide high levels of traction on the roughest terrain.

On wide fitting shoes you’ll discover lots of unique and innovative solutions to keep the footwear lightweight but stylish and functional whether you want a boot, loafer or moccasin style. Larger shoes are often easier to slip on and some have hook-and-loop fasteners instead of laces. However, if you plan on trekking long distances you really need to choose hiking shoes that lace up and hug the foot to provide stability on rocky terrain.

Many of our waterproof shoes for men are available in a wide fit for men, but it’s not just about the exterior water-repellent technology on the upper shoe. We design our wide fit footwaer with cushioned insoles that can provide an additional layer of support if you have bunions or oedema.

A bonus when hiking in these wide fit shoes is that they also benefit from shock absorption qualities in both the sole and insole, working together to make every step light and smooth. When selecting a wide fit shoe, always go for the softer materials such as leather and suede that aren’t going to rub in the same way harder plastic parts of it will.

Whether you want a formal shoe for work or wide fit leather hiking boots to explore nature, there are some top hiking tips to ensure you get the best experience from your new footwear.

If you haven’t already, measure your foot to determine the exact size of wide fit shoe you need. Sometimes it’s possible to just buy one or two sizes higher if you have a longer foot with an average width, but more often than not, you’ll need to know your width for a wide option that fits perfectly.

Shoe length is measured in numbers, but you also need to determine your ideal width and depth which can range anywhere from a standard D up to an 8E fitting size. Don’t forget that you need to factor in hiking socks too if you’re going to be buying long hiking boots, a low hiking shoe with a wider fit, or women's hiking boots for different types of hiking.

If you’re buying winter shoes then these are usually already quite roomy inside and might not even require you to purchase a specialist size. Waterproof hiking shoes on the other hand often come in a standard size and you might not be able to easily choose a pair from the range.

It’s not just shoes and boots that you can buy in a wider size. Wide hiking sandals for men and hiking sandals for women are available too and because they have hook-and-loop fasteners, allowing for easier adjustments compared to laced footwear. Children can also have wider-than-average feet too, so you’ll need wide fit kids waterproof shoes for them if they’ll be taking part in fun outdoor adventures too.

Browse the online store today and pick up your perfect pair of wide fit shoes for men as well as hiking jackets in larger sizes and hiking clothes for women of all shapes and sizes.