carbonman556 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) I am looking for a pair of shoes for shooting USPSA matches. I am looking for a trail running/off road shoe that is light and wide foot compatible. The places I shoot have a mixture of grass, sand, dirt, and gravel. I have been looking at Salomon and Inov8 shoes. http://www.salomon.com/us/product/speedcross-3.html#bas http://www.inov-8.com/New/Global/Product-View-XTalon-212.html?L=26 Like these^^^^^ I'm not a big fan of baseball and football cleats so I thought I woud go this route. I dont have anyplace local to try them on...thanks for your help. Edited September 22, 2012 by carbonman556 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlock Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I am also a wide shoe wearer (11.5 6e). The best thing i have found is the New Balance MT series.. Specifically i bought the mt610. Lightweight, good traction and wide.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoleroJesse Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) I'd look at the Merrell Mix Master, the New Ballance MT110, and the Inov-8 X-Talon 190. You could also trying browsing the Running Warehouse trail running section. Also you should clarify, are you looking for 'support' or just wide fit. Some people think they are synonymous Edited September 22, 2012 by PistoleroJesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammar Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I find the Solomon's and inov-8 run narrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoleroJesse Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I find the Solomon's and inov-8 run narrow. I generally agree on the part on Inov-8s (I have medium width that just barely work with Mudclaws) but the X-Talon 190's are supposed to be a a bit more roomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Look at Red Wings.... They make some wide shoes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I found the Merrell (I think MOAB) at bass pro. Was able to try them on. They have wides but they are sized smaller. I typically wear a 11.5 wide I had to get a 12 wide. Very good, light, plenty of traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I am also a wide shoe wearer (11.5 6e). The best thing i have found is the New Balance MT series.. Specifically i bought the mt610. Lightweight, good traction and wide.. +1 on the NB MT series. I wear 13 4E. My foot size is 12.5 4E, but half sizes over 12 can be hard to find. If you do NOT have Morton's Toe (toe next to big toe is longer than big toe), check out the 5-fingers type shoes. If you need cushioning in your shoes, they won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammar Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I am also a wide shoe wearer (11.5 6e). The best thing i have found is the New Balance MT series.. Specifically i bought the mt610. Lightweight, good traction and wide.. +1 on the NB MT series. I wear 13 4E. My foot size is 12.5 4E, but half sizes over 12 can be hard to find. If you do NOT have Morton's Toe (toe next to big toe is longer than big toe), check out the 5-fingers type shoes. If you need cushioning in your shoes, they won't work. Five fingers are what I shoot in, and wear daily. Accommodate my wide feet fine and if you are a like being barefoot kind of person you will never want to put on another pair of shoes. Not for everyone, but work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 They're football cleats, but I've been pleased with my Adidas Turf Hogs. They work well on all surfaces, don't feel like cleats, and accommodate my wide skinny feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonman556 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I find the Solomon's and inov-8 run narrow. Thats what I was afraid of.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonman556 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'd look at the Merrell Mix Master, the New Ballance MT110, and the Inov-8 X-Talon 190. You could also trying browsing the Running Warehouse trail running section. Also you should clarify, are you looking for 'support' or just wide fit. Some people think they are synonymous The NB mt's look nice, I might have to try those.. Thanks for the help guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTew Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The new, New Balance 1010's look nice also. I like their Minimus line, these have a little better support and cushioning. http://www.footlocker.com/product/model:182226/sku:1010635/new-balance-1010-minimus-trail-mens/orange/blue/&SID=7111&inceptor=1&cm_mmc=SEM-_-Engine-_-Google-_-Plusbox#sku=1010100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Not for running but I use spikeless golf shoes for matches only. There are a couple of brands that make XW (I'm a EEE). They're waterproof, breathable and very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroe3 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I wear my golf shoes also, with spikes. Waterproof with excellent traction. Etonics for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex40 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Just tried these shoes in a match. ASOLO Ray MM, wide in the toe box. Comfy and very light weight. Great traction on the bottom sole. Edited September 22, 2012 by Rolex40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaute Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I'm a size 12 EEE. So far, the most comfortable trail/running/shooting shoes for me are the Inov8 Roclite 295. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangucci Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You could look into Keens. I have Fred Flinstone feet and they fit me well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonman556 Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 You could look into Keens. I have Fred Flinstone feet and they fit me well. Do the keens have wide sizes or do they just run wide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachvu Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Another Fred Flinstone here...just picked up a pair of the New Balance Minimus series, and I LOVE them!! I also liked that New Balance comes in a D, 2E, 4E, and 6E for those of us that would have previously bought a pair of shoes and just worn the box. The fact that Salomon doesn't offer anything in a wide was somewhat irritating to me, so I'm now a NB fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasley Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 As already mentioned, for super wide feet New Balance is the way to go. Some, but not all, of their shoes are made in the U.S.A. My foot is only a size 10 1/2 long but sometimes have to go to a 12 6E to get a decent fit. I tried on a pair of my brothers Keens and they do run very wide. That is another option. I also give my 100% recommendation to Zappos if you don't have a great shoe store near by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWard Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Vote number 50 for New Balance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 NB for me also. Most companies that make wide sizes aren't truly wide enough for me.....NB is. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 NB 790's...mid, light, aggressive and 4e width. not to mention not some ungodly wild colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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