Recommendations for wide cross-trainers? - Page 2

msladybug · 07-26-12, 09:58 PM

Hubby and I both have wide feet....New Balance for us.

Lucky Star · 07-26-12, 09:59 PM

Well that's a lot of votes for New Balance so I'm bound to order a few pairs from Zappos to test out. Thanks again!

Truth51 · 07-27-12, 06:45 AM

Really happy with Asics Gels. Much lighter than the NB's i was using and more comfortable. I would recommend finding a place to try a few pairs on if possible. Got mine at Dick's.

nyskier · 07-27-12, 07:10 AM

A website that could help you:
http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/

Laura S. · 07-27-12, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky Star

Looking at Zappo's site, has anyone tried New Balance WX20? I love its lightweight minimalist styling too.

I was just looking at those last week. The question I had about them, along with other minimalist shoes, is whether I can wear my orthotics with them. Does anyone know?

I wore Merrell cross trainers for years and now can't find them as well. So, I now have Avia cross trainers and they are working out well. I always buy ahead so that when my shoes go, I have a pair on the shelf. I just bought these Asics for when I need another pair. I have read so many raves on VF for Asics that I wanted to try them.

Lucky Star · 07-27-12, 08:00 AM

Again, thanks for your comments and ideas!! I'm definitely going shopping this weekend (finally).

sherry7899 · 07-27-12, 08:18 AM

Laura, I really like the Asics you bought! They have them on Zappos-they are a little more expensive there, but I may order a pair from there since I can use the free return shipping if they don't fit. Thanks for posting about them.

Sherry

Debbie S. · 07-27-12, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Laura S.

I was just looking at those last week. The question I had about them, along with other minimalist shoes, is whether I can wear my orthotics with them. Does anyone know?

Laura, I developed heel pain in my left heel over the holidays, and ended up buying the Dr. Scholl's from Walmart. It's the orthotics where you stand on the machine that looks like a scale. Yes, it weighs you, too.

Anyway, it was spot on. I couldn't wear my Vibrams, but can now. The inserts fit perfectly in my Vibrams and it my feet love it.

kitty12 · 07-27-12, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Debbie S.

I have to recommend New Balance also. They really are the only brand that I know of that really has wide widths for women. My daughter has wide/fat feet, and New Balance is the only brand that fits her feet.

I wear New Balance 6 or 6.5 in D Width. We have a New Balance store in our city which is nice so I can try them on there.

Laura S. · 07-27-12, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sherry7899

Laura, I really like the Asics you bought! They have them on Zappos-they are a little more expensive there, but I may order a pair from there since I can use the free return shipping if they don't fit. Thanks for posting about them.

Sherry - I got my Asics from Amazon. They have free returns as well. There's nothing wrong with Zappos; they're great. I just thought you might enjoy having another option.

Debbie - Thanks for the info on the inserts. That may be an option the next time I'm looking for the next pair of shoes.

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07-26-12, 09:58 PM
msladybug Join Date: Jan 2010	Hubby and I both have wide feet....New Balance for us.

07-26-12, 09:59 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Well that's a lot of votes for New Balance so I'm bound to order a few pairs from Zappos to test out. Thanks again! __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

07-27-12, 06:45 AM
Truth51 Join Date: Jun 2012	Really happy with Asics Gels. Much lighter than the NB's i was using and more comfortable. I would recommend finding a place to try a few pairs on if possible. Got mine at Dick's.

07-27-12, 07:10 AM
nyskier VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL	A website that could help you: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/

07-27-12, 08:00 AM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Again, thanks for your comments and ideas!! I'm definitely going shopping this weekend (finally). __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

07-27-12, 08:18 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Laura, I really like the Asics you bought! They have them on Zappos-they are a little more expensive there, but I may order a pair from there since I can use the free return shipping if they don't fit. Thanks for posting about them. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers