A ‘wide’ shoe may be good for the front of the foot, but be too wide in the heel, so it becomes loose in the back,” he continues. “It is, unfortunately, a bit of a ‘goldilocks’ method ...

so your toes don’t hit the front of the shoe. Most runners, especially those with wide feet, need to go up at least a half-size since your feet swell while running. Additionally, the heel should fit ...