Women's Extra Wide Shoes | 2E, 4E, 6E, 9E (2024)

FAQs

Is extra wide the same as 4E? ›

2E and 4E are two of the most common 'E' letter sizes, and similar to 'A' letter widths, adding more Es will increase the overall width. For men, a 2E is considered a Wide shoe, while a 4E or larger will be considered Extra Wide. For women, a 2E or larger is considered an Extra Wide shoe.

While there is no Shoe Manufacturer standard on shoe widths this is the most widely used Shoe Widths. Men's shoes Widths: Narrow (B), Medium (D), Wide (EE, 2E), X-Wide (4E), (6E), and some styles (9E):

About Shoe Widths

4A being the most narrow width and 14E being the widest width. Also, men's and women's shoe widths use the same letter system to indicate the width size, but the letters used to indicate the width differ. For example, a women's narrow width is "AA" or "2A" and a men's narrow width is a "B".

The next width fitting up from a D, is an E, then an EE and then EEE (3E). The widest fitting you will find on the high street is only an E fitting.

A: These are a way of designating size widths. In Men's sizes, D means Medium; 2E is Wide; 3E is Extra-Wide. Thank you for your feedback!

Half sizes differ by about 1/6 of an inch, which is about the width of a penny. This may not seem like a big deal, but for people with wide or narrow feet or who are in between sizes, this small difference can make a big difference in how well a shoe fits and feels.

Wide fit shoes, on the other hand, will usually measure in the region of 10cm in width, while extra-wide fit shoes will measure around 11cm across or more. If you are unsure of what your size might be, you can easily measure the width of your feet with a tape measure or ruler.

A: XW is X-Wide or 4E width. W is Wide Width or 2E. XXW is extra extra wide or 6E.

Should you size down in wide-fit shoes? If the shoe size width charts above suggest you should get a wide-fit shoe, then stick to your usual size. If your feet are only slightly wider, visit one of our stores and try on a size bigger – this might give you the extra room you need.

6E Fit – The 6E shoe looks like a standard shoe, however they are extra wide and deep inside allowing comfort for people who require more room due to extremely wide feet or swollen feet. 8E Fit – These are the deepest and widest fit available from DB Shoes allowing more foot room.

Is it OK to wear extra wide shoes? ›

Yes, individuals with normal feet can wear wide fit shoes, but there are considerations to keep in mind. While wide fit shoes offer extra room and can be beneficial for added comfort, swelling, or accommodating orthopedic insoles, they might also cause the foot to slide if there's too much space.

Begin by wrapping a tape measure around the widest part of your foot (make sure you don't have any socks on, as this will affect your measurements.) Place the foot you're measuring on the ground and put weight on it, so you're standing normally. You can then take your measurement in millimeters from the tape measure.

Wide fit shoes, on the other hand, will usually measure in the region of 10cm in width, while extra-wide fit shoes will measure around 11cm across or more. If you are unsure of what your size might be, you can easily measure the width of your feet with a tape measure or ruler.

AAA, AA, A, B, C, D, E, EE, EEE is the typical North American system and follows the brannock device standards, per the system B is narrow, C is regular, D is medium, E is wide, EE is extra wide and so on.

Up until now, we offered D (Normal Width) and EE (Extra Wide). With the addition of EEE (Triple Wide) we allow those with wider feet to find their perfect size. With each width increment D > E > EE > EEE the shoe last grows in volume, allowing the fitting of wider bridge / instep.