The BEST SHOES For Wide Feet

[@painfixprotocol]

Spring and Summer are approaching, if you'd like to see a video reviewing healthy sandals leave me a comment down below. Thanks for watching!

[@emcrone4101]

Yes please!!!!

[@linda1695]

Yes women sandals please

[@krissy_c]

what about those who have foot surgery or flat feet ? would the Lems still be ok ?

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks @@linda1695!

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks @@emcrone4101!

[@rondell1694]

I sold men's shoes for a few years when I was in my early 20's. You nailed it Yoni--a good shoe with proper fit is worth way more than you paid for it! So important, yet few people know it.

[@painfixprotocol]

100% Rondell!

[@douglassmith7145]

Well Dr Yoni you have outdone your kindness to your digital family with this shoe video. I am delighted to hear about these shoes and will be placing my order. Love ya to bits - Toronto

[@painfixprotocol]

Thank you, Douglas. I'm so glad you enjoyed this video!

[@ladyfae4797]

Just purchased my first pair of Lems just about a month ago and I love them! I got the primal 2 in men's because I have an extra wide foot and I also got gray. Loved them so much I purchased a pair of boots and they are truly the most comfortable shoes I've EVER WORN!

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks for sharing, ladyfae!! I agree with you!

[@johnnywalker123]

I struggle to find shoes that fit, your video is very much appreciated.

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad I could help, Johnny!

[@KathyPianoHarp]

Would LOVE to see a video on sandals for wide feet that keep the big toe properly aligned!

[@painfixprotocol]

Much appreciated, Kathy! The healthy sandals video is coming soon.

[@mhknee]

Exactly the kind of information I've been looking for, and with so much attention to detail! Thanks, Yoni!

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome! I'm happy it was helpful!

[@petekadenz9465]

Most of my shoes are Lems and one of them is the Primal 2. It fits like a glove and feels great. But I find the sole is just a bit too thin when walking on asphalt.

[@painfixprotocol]

Lems are fantastic! If the Primal 2 is a bit too thin for you, you should try the new Primal Eco, you'll love them!

[@katiecrowther-ow4qm]

thanks for the info. Would be great to see a video on sandals

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks Katie! I'm adding the sandal video to list.

[@Violet108-f7j]

Thank you, although I have a narrow foot I think the softness and barefoot like shoe will be good for me.

[@painfixprotocol]

You're most welcome. I hope you love them!

[@Candleflower42]

Peter Attia had a video on this - his guest was soooooo into feet! She also said how important a wide toe box is. You’d probably enjoy that video Yoni. I have a hard time finding a wide toe box - will check these out! Thanks!

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes, great episode! A wide, human foot-shaped toe box is a non-negotiable requirement for the footwear of all my patients.

[@dennisf9823]

I recently received a order of Altra lone peak 8 and Xero scrambler low. I removed the insoles on both and the side of my feet slightly hang off the sides . I will have to try Lems instead

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks for sharing, Dennis! I was really interested in the Scrambler Low, but after hearing this not as much. I think you're gonna like the Primal 2!

[@dennisf9823]

@@painfixprotocolI have rather flat feet . The issue for me is that hang off a few cm on the outside of the insoles of the Altra lone peak 8 and Xero scramble, low right under the pinky toe joint . Unfortunately, not many retail stores carry these ,thus shopping online can be difficult

[@RJKYEG]

Pants are normally sized with two numbers: waist and leg (i.e., 34/32). Shoes should be sized similarly instead of just being D (medium), EE (wide), or EEEE (extra wide) and then whatever a company thinks their numbers correspond to - like US size 10 does not mean 10 inches. Wouldn't it be nice if shoes were sized like, forgive my use of the metric system, 27 cm × 10.5 cm? Even if you wanted to stick with imperial units we could at least size things like 10" × 4½" It wouldn't be perfect but at least we could get close.

[@painfixprotocol]

I know exactly what you mean! Yes, it would be great if there were more sizing options available so we could fine tune the fit of our footwear.

[@emcrone4101]

Those are very cool looking and I will definitely check them out.

[@painfixprotocol]

Great suggestion! Thanks, Andres!

[@mkscott12]

I switched to barefoot and will never go back to regular restricted shoes. Wearing the Hykes Flex and love them.

[@painfixprotocol]

I know exactly how you feel!

[@mamabear9389]

Freet, Splay and SoftStar Primal Runamoc are very wide barefoot shoes. The Runamoc is insanely wide.

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks for sharing, Mamabear! I'll check them out.

[@alquinn8576]

now if they put a serious vibram sole on that, it would be a good shoe that could be worn on trails and on mountain bushwhacks (basically a resurrection of the excellent NB minimum line). but sadly, those soles are for puttering around on dry sidewalks

[@painfixprotocol]

You'll be happy to know that Lems makes lots of great shoes and hiking boots that are more geared towards mountain bushwhacks. You can find out more here - alnk.to/faC7URI

[@alquinn8576]

@@painfixprotocol hmmm...nothing quite like the Minimus but will try some on next time I'm near a store, thanks! (I did happen to just notice NB relaunched a Minimus trail shoe, so I'm going to try that)

[@marionhoehn5018]

I am interested in the sandals

[@painfixprotocol]

Thank you, Marion!

[@johnmartorana1856]

These were my favorite! Sadly the Primal 3 is not the same. It feels more constRictive. I hope the bring the 2s back.

[@painfixprotocol]

100% agree, John! The Lems Primal 2 are a phenomenal shoe!

[@Fish-Erman]

I have wide feet, and for the past year or so my big toe has become painful, like I can't put weight on it to do a pushup. Wondering if hiking in too narrow a boot is damaging the toe joint, causing the pain?

[@painfixprotocol]

It's very possible. This video may be helpful for reversing the damage from years in narrow shoes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWjOiKenhN2ZjKM

[@denises5366]

Are the Lem shoes good for people who already have a bunion and one foot is a D width as a result?

[@painfixprotocol]

Absolutely, Denise! One of the most important things for a person with bunions is to wear wider shoes that allow plenty of room for the toes.

[@glennover6046]

Almost all are sold out on the website. Obviously, very popular! 🙂

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes, they are! For wide feet, the Primal 2's are great!

[@jerrysgym1956]

ow would a person know if they had a 'wide foot'? What determines that?

[@painfixprotocol]

Great question! It's pretty easy - all you need is a ruler and the ability to recognize a couple anatomical landmarks. Here's an article about it: fitmyfoot.com/blogs/footprints/shoe-width-chart

[@nam3ro]

Great video! Is there also a big difference in width between Lems and Vivo?

[@painfixprotocol]

Thanks Nathan! Not a big difference in terms of width, but the shape is different. It would be an interesting topic for a future video.

[@bkid59]

this shoe seems to fit all my needs But G.D. they dont ship to the philippines so what now??

[@Nina-oc7fm]

Dear Dr. Yonni, I have a spur problem on my foot. Does Lens Primal 2 have something with an arch support?

[@painfixprotocol]

Good question, Nina. The Primal 2s don't offer much in the way of arch support.

[@robertw1829]

You think you could do 2 video reviews. One for wide and arch support for sneakers. One for wide and arch support for casual shoes. I’ve definitely would watch for an update of those every 6-12 months.

[@t3r083]

How wide are your feet though? I’m a 4E in width and a US9 in length and have a really hard time finding anything that fits these specs

[@painfixprotocol]

I range from a 2E - 4E. The Primals are one of my all-time favorite everyday/athletic shoes.

[@shivankarshukla4911]

I have 11.3 cm wide foot. Which shoes would be better suited for my feet ?

[@painfixprotocol]

These Lems are some of the widest shoes available. I would definitely consider them!

[@Chief_Eagle_Dropping]

I blow through Altra factory WIDE like butter....just cannot find them any longer

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes, Altra used to make some really good shoes.

[@DavidRodriguez-xt8iz]

What about going out shoes have you found any good ones

[@sharonbroadway4054]

Do they have shoes for medium width shoes?

[@painfixprotocol]

Some Lems shoes are wider than others. They do a nice thing on their website where they list the width of the last (mold) for each style of shoes they make. This information can be found below the sizes (and above the Add to Cart button).

[@michelleg.7295]

Hi Dr. Yoni, thanks for sharing. Is this advisable for feet that are wide with no arches?

[@painfixprotocol]

Great question, Michelle! The answer is maybe - it depends on why your feet have no arches. In this video, there's a discussion about the 3 different kinds of flat feet that I think will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaLMqWaom9Oml6M That part begins at 39:30

[@michelleg.7295]

​​@@painfixprotocol Thanks! The link you shared Dr. Yoni was about shoulder pain but I found the correct link for your interview with Dr. Emily Splichal kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6HEp6eHjaxgg68feature=shared I binged on a few more videos of hers too. Thanks so much for what you do! ❤

[@christiankok5572]

Are there shoes also compatibel for running?

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes. However, there are a couple things to keep in mind: 1. These are minimalist shoes - so if you're not accustomed to this type of footwear, you would want to transition slowly. It's best to start with walking and slowly ease up to running. 2. The compound in the soles is very soft, and I suspect they will wear out fast if you cover a lot of miles.

[@christiankok5572]

@@painfixprotocol So these are not customized for heavy endurance.

[@AzzYung]

Opinion on Nike air monarchs?

[@painfixprotocol]

I'm not a fan for all the reasons outlined here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DZXqyprrSKnpo

[@myrawalcott1059]

Will this work as a court shoe for pickleball?

[@painfixprotocol]

Good question, Myra! I suspect the soft bottoms wouldn't last long in that application.

[@boblarsen7984]

I like your presentation butI have a question. Do you happen to know the width of the insert? That would be very helpful. And how does the wodth of the primal 2 compare to the prinal zens. Width is very important for me. 2e is to tight and 4E is to wide. I am having a hard time find the looks i like at the wider width. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@painfixprotocol]

In a men's size 12 - the width of the insert is ~ 4.15 inches at the widest point.

[@peterdisbury]

DO THEY COME IN SIZE 20?

[@painfixprotocol]

Sorry, these shoes top out at size 15.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

These good for flat feet?

[@painfixprotocol]

It depends on what type of flat feet you have. Some great info on this at 38:50 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaLMqWaom9Oml6M

[@anjelapatnaik]

is this slip resistant

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes, the soles of these shoes are very grippy!

[@emcrone4101]

I do have wide feet myself!!

[@painfixprotocol]

Nice, Em! Then you'll probably enjoy & appreciate these shoes as much as I do!

[@RJKYEG]

I have recently returned 5 pairs of hiking boots, and I am trying out a 6th, trying to find a good fit. Some companies' wide sizes aren't wide enough, or they're just the wrong shape. I like some wiggle room for my toes of course but my feet are widest at the mid-foot and I feel the squeeze in the blade of my foot. I used to have less trouble finding shoes, but since beginning to work at home I have spent a lot of time not wearing shoes and I think my feet have changed shape. I used to get by just fine with generous fitting normal shoes.

[@painfixprotocol]

I know what you mean. Have you tried anything from Lems yet?

[@mikeg8437]

too bad they are all out of stock on their site but the more expensive lems 3 are available in every option. go figure

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes, Lems is moving from the Primal 2 to the new Primal 3, which I haven't had a chance to review yet. The Primal 2 was $110 and the Primal 3 is $120. There's an opportunity now to save 20% during the Memorial Day sale.

[@Mannyc7]

First foot shaped shoes ive seen that arent butt ugly

[@painfixprotocol]

😂 Cheers, Manny!

[@barbara8214]

They’re great shoes, but they are not wide enough for my feet.

[@painfixprotocol]

Sorry to hear that, Barbara. I'm not aware of a single shoe that features a forefoot wider than these.

[@barbara8214]

Perhaps I don’t understand what wide enough means. When I put my foot in the shoe, I can feel the sides and it seems to be pressing in so I take that to be not wide enough.

[@acwhitelaw]

Altra have a few models in wide. I can trail run again!

[@painfixprotocol]

Yes. I used to love Altra and have owned quite a few pairs. But I am not a fan of the direction they've gone in the past few years with thicker soles and more foam.

[@northeastoperations]

So the main point of the shoe is the space on the toe box. Why don't you tell us what that measurement is? Isn't that super important? Without that we don't know if these will actually fit. I can't find any information on the width of the shoe on the website either. An extra quarter of an inch? So X+1/4 That's the main. Point of this video and it's totally glossed over.

[@painfixprotocol]

You bring up an interesting point. And, I think you're right - shoes should have toe box sizes. Unfortunately, no shoe company that I'm aware of provides toe box measurements for their footwear. This is probably because there is no standardized method for measuring the width and depth of a shoe's toe box. Here's a short article on the subject: www.blister-prevention.com/blogs/prevention/toe-box-width-depth

[@sterlingpratt4901]

Lems literally doesn't make an extra wide size shoe.

[@painfixprotocol]

Lems uses a much wider last than most shoe companies. And the shoes with the widest fit, like the Primal and Primal Zen, are significantly wider in the toe box than almost anything else you'll find.

[@sterlingpratt4901]

@@painfixprotocol right, in the toe box, not in the general fitment of the shoe. 🤷‍♀️

[@kitcraft9516]

I hear this a lot and even bought a few models of Lems but sadly they aren't really wide shoes. They are shoes with a wide toe box. If you have extra wide feet (4/6E) plus high volume feet (high arches and instep) then everything seems to feel too narrow in the mid-forefoot. To me they feel like a D width shoe that has an EE toe box. I wish they offered an actual wide lasted shoe. Good video regardless. I'll check out some more. Thank you.

[@painfixprotocol]

Glad you enjoyed the video. One important thing to note is that Lems uses different last in different models. You can see this listed below the available sizes on their website (just above the ADD TO CART button).

[@kitcraft9516]

@@painfixprotocol Yeah, I've tried the Boulder boot and primal 2 and while the primal 2 is wider it still isn't enough sadly. But thanks.

[@Rulon-bo1ig]

Yeah I feel the same way. Sometimes I find a perfect toe-box but falls narrow in the mid foot. I've been looking for the perfect shoe for 30 years 😢

[@peterdisbury]

DO THESE SHOES HAVE A "STONE OR PUNCTURE PROOF GUARD" AGAINST SHARPS ON THE GROUND? THE FLEXIBLE SHOES ARE GREAT AT THE BEACH BUT AROUND TOWN..........UHHH........ERRR....NO WAY BUDDY😂😂

[@honkymonkey9568]

they look like every other "wide toe box" shoe that tapers off too soon and doesn't give your last 2 or 3 toes enough room to splay.

[@painfixprotocol]

What they look like is certainly open to interpretation. But at 1:08 I directly compare these shoes with another wide toe box shoe to show the difference in shape and fit.

[@ba2026]

Brooks Ghost Max 4E are more comfortable & much better looking.

[@painfixprotocol]

I'll leave the "much better looking" part aside because, as the saying goes: beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beyond physical appearances though, the Brooks Ghost Max shoes appears to be problematic for multiple reasons - all of which are covered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DZXqyprrSKnpo

[@peterdisbury]

WHAT ABOUT HOBBIT FEET...😂😂BUT WITH PRONATED TOES AND JUTTING BUNIONS😂😂😂