Our wide toe box shoes are shaped like a real foot: wide at the toes instead of pointed, so your toes have room to spread and nothing pinches at the front. Every pair is a Saguaro barefoot shoe with a zero-drop sole (heel and toes at the same height) and a thin, flexible sole. Choose from everyday sneakers, casual lace-ups, a women's slip-on and light gym shoes, in sizes UK3 to UK14 for men and women. They're a good choice if most shoes feel tight across your toes.
What to look for in wide toe box shoes
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A foot-shaped toe box. The shoe should be widest at your toes, not at the ball of your foot. Standing up, your toes should lie flat with a little space on each side.
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A zero-drop sole. The heel and the front of the shoe sit at the same height, with no raised heel.
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A thin, flexible sole. Saguaro soles are thin and bend easily, so you feel the ground. There's little cushioning, so if you want a thick, soft sole, these aren't the shoes for you. The Fast I adds a light EVA midsole if you'd like a bit more underfoot.
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Light weight. The Fast I weighs about 189 g per shoe, and the Go I and Retro I about 260 g.
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An upper that suits your day. Pick canvas, knit or mesh, with laces, a quick-lace toggle or a slip-on. The Luck I and Go I can go in the washing machine; let them air dry.
Finding your size
Saguaro sizes run slightly large. The extra room comes from the shape of the toe box, so there's no need to go up a size for width. We stock one width per size. Not sure which size to choose? WhatsApp us on 075 111 2222 and we'll help.
Delivery and our Sandton showroom
We deliver across South Africa, and delivery is free on orders over R1,000. Prefer to try a pair on first? Visit our Sandton showroom at Unit 22, Inospace Olympia Works, 11 Olympia Street, Sandton. We're open Tuesday 09:30 to 14:00 and Thursday 09:00 to 15:00.
Wide toe box shoes: your questions
Is a wide toe box the same as a wide shoe?
Not quite. A wide shoe is roomier all over. A wide toe box, sometimes called a foot-shaped or anatomical toe box, stays wide at the front instead of narrowing to a point, so your toes aren't pressed together. Saguaro shoes have a wide toe box and come in one width per size.
What is a wide fit shoe?
A wide fit shoe is made wider than the standard fitting for the same size, often shown with a letter such as E, 2E or H. If you're looking for shoes for wide feet and the squeeze is mainly across your toes, a wide toe box may give you the room you need.
What are the best casual shoes with a wide toe box?
For everyday wear, try the Luck I, Retro I, Go I or Roam sneakers, or the Giselle slip-on in women's sizes UK3 to UK8. See more barefoot sneakers and casual shoes.
What are some good sports shoes with a wide toe box?
For the gym and training, look at the Smart II, Vitality III, Fast I and Fast I Pro. They're light, flat and flexible, with the same roomy toe box. See all our barefoot gym shoes.
Which shoe brands have a wider toe box?
Most barefoot and minimalist shoe brands make a wide toe box standard. SOL Footwear is the South African distributor of Saguaro, and every Saguaro style we sell has one, from sneakers and slip-ons to boots and water shoes. Shopping for women? Many of the styles on this page start at UK3.
