The Top 5 Best Basketball Shoes for Wide Feet

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Finding basketball shoes that fit your wide feet can be a real pain. Most performance sneakers are cut slightly narrow to ensure a tight fit for athletes with regularly wide feet. If you are a wide-footer, this can be really annoying as an average pair of shoes will probably fit very uncomfortably and you will have to deal with blisters and pressure marks. But fortunately, there are still a few basketball shoes that cater to wide-footers.

In this article, I am going to show you five current basketball sneakers that should fit comfortably, even if you have "Shrek" feet!

How to find shoes that work for wide feet?

Your favorite player released a new signature sneaker and you found a colorway that is so nice, you need to have it? The only problem: the shoe is not made for wide feet...

Can you still make it work?

Look for stretchy upper materials

Many shoes come with different materials depending on which colorway you get. So if you have a pair of shoes that are only slightly narrow, going for a stretchy material like a knit or woven will accommodate wide feet much better than firm mesh or synthetic leather.

On the other hand, there are basketball shoes like the KD signature line that run so narrow that you just can't make it work as a wide-footer. If you want to know how your favourite shoe runs, check out the shoe overview I have created here. Click on any shoe and to see a profile of the shoe that tells you whether it runs wide, regular or narrow.

Basketball Shoes for Wide-Footers

How did I come up with this list?

I am continuously recording every basketball shoe review that is released on sites like solecollector.com, weartesters.com and on popular sneaker Youtube channels. So far this database includes 337 shoes and 1759 reviews!

Whenever a reviewer mentions that a shoe runs wide (or narrow) this is entered into a database. This allows me to automatically create a list of current shoes (last updated on Jan 06, 2025) that were identified as wide by sneaker experts (ranked by average overall rating):

1. New Balance Kawhi 4

  • 8.5 rating based on 7 expert reviews
  • The Kawhi 4 is an improvement from any previous Kawhi shoe. The traction is reliable, and the cushioning is a standout feature.
  • The New Balance Kawhi 4 is best for players who enjoy springy, plush cushioning setups.

2. Puma All Pro Nitro

  • 8.5 rating based on 7 expert reviews
  • One of Puma's best basketball shoes. The traction is outstanding, and the cushioning is comfortable.
  • Players looking for a versatile shoe that's not expensive will love the Puma All Pro Nitro.

3. Adidas Dame 9

  • 8.4 rating based on 8 expert reviews
  • The Adidas Dame 9 is an excellent performance shoe. It features impressive traction and support.
  • The Dame 9 is best for players looking for soft cushioning and containment.

4. Puma TRC Blaze Court

  • 8.4 rating based on 4 expert reviews
  • The Puma TRC Blaze Court offers strong traction and comfort at the expense of the materials.
  • Guards with a quick playstyle

5. Adidas Trae Unlimited

  • 8.1 rating based on 2 expert reviews
  • Trae Young's first budget model provides well-rounded performance for a reasonable price.
  • Players with grounded play styles will benefit the most from the Adidas Trae Unlimited.
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1. New Balance Kawhi 4

Performance Rating:
8.5
The Kawhi 4 is an improvement from any previous Kawhi shoe. The traction is reliable, and the cushioning is a standout feature.
Overall rating based on 7 reviews
Pros:
Reliable traction
Dual-density FuelCell cushioning feels plush
Cons:
Fit feels slightly wide
Takes extra effort on the laces for lockdown
What do the experts think?
The New Balance Kawhi 4 is Kawhi Leonard's fourth signature shoe with the brand, and it's shaping up to be one of his best. The traction is reliable. Reviewers say the performance is outstanding on clean courts and solid on dusty courts. Make sure to wipe. New Balance updates the cushioning with a dual-density FuelCell foam. It feels plush and bouncy. The upper is engineered mesh. It's not the most premium feeling, but it's comfortable and well-padded. It also does a solid job of providing containment. Support and lockdown get the job done. The shank plate provides stability, and the upper keeps your foot contained nicely. The Kawhi 4 is the best in the Kawhi lineup, with the most plush cushioning setup yet.

2. Puma All Pro Nitro

Performance Rating:
8.5
One of Puma's best basketball shoes. The traction is outstanding, and the cushioning is comfortable.
Overall rating based on 7 reviews
Pros:
Improved cushioning comfort
Outstanding traction
Cons:
Materials feel cheap
What do the experts think?
Puma's latest All Pro model picks up where the previous model left off. Reviewers agree the traction is phenomenal. The shoe performs whether the court is clean or dusty as long as you remember to wipe it. The Nitro foam is the softest iteration yet. It's comfortable with some bounce. The base is broader, and the lacing setup has improved eyelets to help keep you feeling stable and secure. Cheap materials are the only downside. Regardless, the shoe feels breathable and comfortable. The Puma All Pro Nitro is one of Puma's best releases.

3. Adidas Dame 9

Performance Rating:
8.4
The Adidas Dame 9 is an excellent performance shoe. It features impressive traction and support.
Overall rating based on 8 reviews
Pros:
Lightstrike is bouncy and comfortable
Excellent traction performance
Cons:
Lacks breathability
Fits slightly large
What do the experts think?
Adidas has another impressive basketball shoe on their hands with the Dame 9. Most reviewers were impressed with the traction performance. The outsole has an impressive bite and feels grippy. The Lightstrike foam feels soft and plush. It feels better than most other Lightstrike setups. The materials are not breathable, but the upper keeps your foot contained. Support and lockdown are also impressive. The upper provides containment, and the shank and base provide stability. Reviewers also agree the shoe fits slightly large. Many recommend going down half a size. The Adidas Dame 9 is an excellent performer thanks to its combination of traction, cushioning, and support.

4. Puma TRC Blaze Court

Performance Rating:
8.4
The Puma TRC Blaze Court offers strong traction and comfort at the expense of the materials.
Overall rating based on 4 reviews
Pros:
Lightweight and supportive
Comfortable cushioning
Cons:
The outsole rubber is not durable
Materials feel cheap
What do the experts think?
The traction pattern of the Puma TRC Blaze Court performed phenomenally for most reviewers, but dust pickup can be an issue. Puma's Trinomic cushioning is soft and responsive, and one reviewer said it was the most bouncy cushioning they've tested. The materials feel cheap, but they do keep the shoe feeling lightweight on foot. The support features are strategically placed around the shoe to reinforce the lockdown and containment of the shoe. Overall, the Puma TRC Blaze Court is an exceptional performer that could've been even better if not for some consistency issues.

5. Adidas Trae Unlimited

Performance Rating:
8.1
Trae Young's first budget model provides well-rounded performance for a reasonable price.
Overall rating based on 2 reviews
Pros:
Sticky traction on clean courts
Stable and supportive
Cons:
Not very breathable
Dust takes away from performance
What do the experts think?
Trae Young's first budget model with Adidas offers consistent and reliable traction when playing on clean courts. The performance drops off on dusty courts but wiping can help. The cushioning setup uses Bounce. It's low to the ground and responsive. For materials, the quality isn't the best. The shoe is well-padded and comfortable but not the most breathable. Like other Adidas models, the Trae Unlimited is stable and supportive because of the base and midsole setup. The fit is also accommodating to most players. The Adidas Trae Unlimited provides a bit of everything for a budget model. The cushioning and traction are best suited for players with a ground-based game.

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3 thoughts on “The Top 5 Best Basketball Shoes for Wide Feet”

  1. Angela

    My son is playing high school ball and is required to wear Nikes. He has VERY wide feet, and we switched him to Adidas from Nike years ago for this reason. Any Nike recommendations that are available on the current market? All of my googling is leading me to older versions of Nikes that I can only find on Amazon, and I question the authenticity. Thanks for your help in advance!

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    1. Andy

      Check out thehoopsgeek.com/shoe-reviews for a list of all current shoes. You can filter and sort all shoes by width. This way you should be able to find a good fit for your son.

      Reply
    2. Ashley

      Just came from the Nike Outlet today, my daughter plays travel ball and has a very wide foot. She loves the KD12’s. She had to go about a half size up but they fit her perfect.

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