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Width 8E trainers/running shoes

Tazzyxx

Tazzyxx

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Norfolk, UK
Type of diabetes
Family member
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I do not have diabetes
My other half (pre-diabetic) wants to start Couch to 5k but we can't find any trainers/running shoes in width 8E. Help please!

The obvious online wide fitting stores (widefeet, cosyfeet etc) don't do suitable footwear wide enough. I have tried asking Nike etc but no luck. Please can anyone point me in the direction of (men's?) size 7, width 8E trainers please? Thanks!
 
Tazzyxx said:
My other half (pre-diabetic) wants to start Couch to 5k but we can't find any trainers/running shoes in width 8E. Help please!

The obvious online wide fitting stores (widefeet, cosyfeet etc) don't do suitable footwear wide enough. I have tried asking Nike etc but no luck. Please can anyone point me in the direction of (men's?) size 7, width 8E trainers please? Thanks!
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If your OH is looking to be running, have you tried visiting a specialist running store? They do all manner of assessments, then footwear matching (to the feet, gait and proposed activity). The wrong shoes can cause as many injuries as they prevent, unfortunately.
 
DCUKMod said:
If your OH is looking to be running, have you tried visiting a specialist running store? They do all manner of assessments, then footwear matching (to the feet, gait and proposed activity). The wrong shoes can cause as many injuries as they prevent, unfortunately.
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We went into the Nike superstore, they really weren't very helpful. A specialist running store sounds a good idea. I wonder if they can source trainers wider than usual? Will get Googling Thanks.
 
I question if running is a good option for anyone who is overweight, we all know that diet, not exercise is key to losing weight. When I tried running, I damaged my body and could not walk for a few weeks, hence I diced that fast walking including up hills was a lot lower risk.

In a gym the treadmill can be set at an angle, so as much power is used when walking as you would use running on the flat. Swimming is the classic low-risk exercise.

Walking up stairs as fast as possible can also be a good option.
 
Is your partner overweight? Very wide fitting footwear can be needed for a variety of reasons.

I suggest googling Dr Comfort shoes. Their shoes and trainers are very, very wide and, as a person with a bunion, I was recommended to use them by my podiatrist. I have one pair of their trainers, eyewateringly expensive, but very comfortable .
 
Tazzyxx said:
We went into the Nike superstore, they really weren't very helpful. A specialist running store sounds a good idea. I wonder if they can source trainers wider than usual? Will get Googling Thanks.
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Would second the specialist running store advice. They are usually very helpful and have a wealth of knowledge.. Take the other half along though as they will probably want to video him running.
 
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