I am new to minimalist shoes, but I would really like to try them out and I am not sure where to start. I would like to be able to find a pair that works well for hiking trails as well as running on pavement. I have a wide foot and I typically have to pick shoes that are either 2E or 4E. Does anyone have any recommendations for me? Thanks!
Posted Jul 7, 2020, 11:02 PM UTC
Xero. All their shoes are wide. Prio, hfs, speed force. Speed force are my current go-to. Like not wearing shoes. So light and comfortable.
Yeah the HFS and Speed force sound the best so far. I read that the prio can be a bit tight on the mid foot. Do you know how the HFS differs from the Speed force?
Hfs has a thicker sole than speed force i think
And a bit more padding.
Altras are very wide
Xero PRIO
Softstar all the way :)
I would go with lems almost all their shoes are 2e or wider. xeros might be a little narrow, be sure to print the templates from the website just to be sure.
Xero speedforce. Nice wide toe box.
Either these or the HFS seem to be the top contenders right now. Thanks!
Altra Superior 4 for Trails
I wear size 2E width and those are a little more wide than Altras
I would suggest shamma sandals. I've had Xero's sandals and shoes and they either didn't fit right or looked unpleasant to me. Can't go wrong with sandals from Shamma to hike in because of its look and durability. However, you will be getting blisters at first.
I have Joe Nimble and think they are wider than for example Vivo Barefoot.
Xero Speed force.
Prios were my daily pair before the speedforce came out can't go wrong with either!
Take a look at Altra. Not really minimalist, but an extra wide toe box and zero drop.