Professionals with wide feet know the problem: standard safety shoes pinch at the sides, cause pressure points at the ball of the foot, or create a suffocating feeling that becomes unbearable after a few hours of work. Taking a larger size is not a solution because then the shoe becomes too long and the foot slides forward. The only real solution is a safety shoe that fits in width: a wide safety shoe in the correct width size.
Neskrid has been developing professional footwear since 1924 and offers safety shoes in five width sizes, especially for professionals with wide or extra-wide feet. No more compromises between comfort and functionality at work. The complete collection is exclusively available at Shaped4.
Why standard safety shoes don't work for wide feet
Most safety shoes are designed on a standard last that assumes an average foot width. For professionals with wide feet, this means the shoe is too tight at the correct length. Pressure points on the sides of the foot develop quickly and worsen as the workday progresses. Blisters on the ball of the foot and the little toe are a common problem for professionals with wide feet who wear shoes that are too narrow. Numbness in the forefoot after prolonged standing is a sign that blood circulation is being impeded by a shoe that is too tight.
A wide safety shoe in the correct width size solves all these problems, not by providing more space in the wrong place, but by widening the shoe in precisely the places where a wide foot needs more room.
Five width sizes for the perfect fit
Neskrid safety shoes are available in five width sizes, from W8 to W12. W8 is the narrowest version, W12 the widest. This means that professionals with narrow, wide, or extra-wide feet can always find the optimal fit, without having to choose between a shoe that is too tight or too long. W10 is the standard width size; if you have wide feet, go for width size 11. If you have extra-wide feet, go for width size 12.
The width size is independent of the shoe length; you first choose the correct length based on your normal shoe size and then the width size that matches the width of your foot. This ensures optimal fit in all dimensions.
Wide safety shoes for men and women
Both men and women can have wide feet, and Neskrid offers wide safety shoes in the correct width size for both. Wide safety shoes for women are available in the same models as the standard width, so women with wide feet do not have to compromise on style or functionality. The same applies to wide safety shoes for men, in a wide range of sizes with multiple width options.
View [safety shoes for women] and [safety shoes for men] for a filtered overview per target group.
Wide safety shoes with insoles
Professionals with wide feet often also benefit from an insole that supports the arch of the foot and distributes pressure more evenly. The [4Allbrands insoles] are certified for use in safety shoes without loss of standards and are available in three arch variants for flat feet, a normal arch, and high arches.
Size advice for wide safety shoes
For wide safety shoes, it is essential to choose both the correct length and the correct width size. Use your normal shoe size as a starting point for the length and then select the width size that matches the width of your foot. Use your normal shoe size as the basis, not a size larger, because a shoe that is too long will not solve the width problem. If you are unsure about the correct width size, please contact us for personalized size advice.
Also, check out the other models on our [safety shoes page] for the complete overview of all Neskrid safety shoes.
