Extra Wide Hiking Boots Guide - Extra Wide Hiking Boot Tips

Extra wide hiking boots have proven to be a difficult for outdoor enthusiasts to find, although this useful extra wide hiking boot guide will offer some help for those with foot problems.

Many foot problems exist that prevents Hikers from buying the most popular Hiking boots that we all know perform well, making it much more difficult to choose a pair compared with the average Hiker.

Hiking with the wrong footwear without foot problems or extra wide feet will cause a lot of discomfort, sprained ankles, blisters and possible long term problems in the future, so foot care is a priority for all.

We have done our research on this subject hoping to find 3 or 4 hiking boots we could recommend for you to take a look at, but the research had little success (everyone's feet, especially with foot problems are unique), so we put together a guide for finding a pair of Hiking boots and points to consider.

Finding Suitable Extra Wide Hiking Boots

The boots we choose will be based on many factors which will include the type of hiking we do (terrain), how often we Hike and the planned distance. For the serious Hiker they will need to choose very well, compared to the day Hiker walking maintained trails.

• Foot measurements: If you haven't had your feet properly measured, now is probably the best time. Check out a foot measuring service to help you get the right fit. They will measure your feet and give you the readings which you could then use to match you feet with the right sized shoe.
• Buying Boots: Choosing an extra wide hiking boot online is difficult, although options do exist you may find using the internet a useful resource to find out about a particular boot from a manufacturer or retailer then visit the offline store to try them on. This could save yourself time and prevent visiting lots of stores until you find the right pair, by narrowing down choices before you check out the retailers.
• A useful store: Cabela's is a store that offers extra wide hiking boots that you will find here FOOTWEAR at Cabelas.com!. If you take a look at the description of a pair of boots you may find extra width sizes offered (look for EE widths after entering shoe size in the search box first).
• Boot stretching: We are not sure how advisable shoe stretching is, although some people do this with success. Wooden shoe stretchers can be bought and a method can be used by freezing water inside boots with the water inside bags which stretchers the boots because water expands once it's frozen. Note: We do not have enough information or evidence to support how effective stretching hiking boots is, so please do your research to prevent damages.
• Width Measurements: This is three examples (below) of how width measurement can be found. More information about this can be found at Wikipedia-Shoe size

1. A, B, C, D, E, EE, EEE, EEEE, F, G
2. 4A, 3A, 2A, A, B, C, D, E, 2E, 3E, 4E, 5E, 6E
3. N (narrow), M (medium) or R (regular), W (wide)

Custom Made Hiking Boots

Custom hiking boots is the best option we have found for people with any type of foot problems. If your needing extra wide hiking boots and have found it difficult to find a suitable pair, you may want to consider the custom made option.

Hiking boots that are custom made are supplied by a handful of very good bookmakers. You may be able to find one suitable that you can visit offline or take a look at our custom hiking boots guide with links to some of the best suppliers online.

Custom made boots are a much more expensive option when deciding which extra wide hiking boot type is best for you. However, they could be the best option overall, especially if you're a serious hiker wanting proper foot care and comfort.