Shoe Choice for a Walker
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Shoe Choice for a Walker
My wife and I walk about five miles every day (sometimes up to ten miles). The miles take a toll on my walking shoes, and I'm ready to replace my second pair of Solomon X-Ultra 3 hiking shoes (most recent pair purchased on 11/8/2020). The heel end of the sole has worn through.
Price is not an issue (within reason of course, I am a BH). Looking for comfort and durability. Please advise and recommend.
Price is not an issue (within reason of course, I am a BH). Looking for comfort and durability. Please advise and recommend.
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Find your local podiatrist's office. Ask them who they use for shoes. Go there. Spend more than you can find online, but get a correct fit for what you're doing. I did this after having an issue with one foot. They took 45 minutes to fit me correctly and have me try on and walk (observed) in each one. Came down to a couple models. I bought one. Best shoe purchase I ever made and probably triple what I'd have paid if I walked into Generic Shoe Store, looking for discounts.
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I walk a lot as well, over 12,000 steps a day on average, and really like both the Merrell Moab2, a low rise hiking shoe, and Columbia Newton Ridge which is a mid rise hiking boot. Both are in the $100ish price area.bhwabeck3533 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:50 am My wife and I walk about five miles every day (sometimes up to ten miles). The miles take a toll on my walking shoes, and I'm ready to replace my second pair of Solomon X-Ultra 3 hiking shoes (most recent pair purchased on 11/8/2020). The heel end of the sole has worn through.
Price is not an issue (within reason of course, I am a BH). Looking for comfort and durability. Please advise and recommend.
The Merrells only negative to me is that some of them squeak. My first pair bought in 2018 were great but the new ones I bought this year squeak every step.
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I used to buy expensive shoes for many years but changed up my strategy. Now I just buy cheaper (not the cheapest) ASICS, walk in them for half a year and dispose of them after getting a new pair. I find that I like the cushioning new shoes provide and all shoes, even expensive shoes, lose after months of pounding the pavement. I usually buy them on Amazon Prime day every year when they go down in the $30 range versus the $50 range they normally are at.
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6 months is actually pretty good for the ground you are covering. I can get a bit more mileage if I stick to trails, rather than sidewalks.
I like Merrill Trail Gloves. Technically, they are running shoes, but they are my favorite walking shoes of all time. That rec may be useless to you, depending on your foot shape and gait.
I like Merrill Trail Gloves. Technically, they are running shoes, but they are my favorite walking shoes of all time. That rec may be useless to you, depending on your foot shape and gait.
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+1 this!lthenderson wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:48 am I used to buy expensive shoes for many years but changed up my strategy. Now I just buy cheaper (not the cheapest) ASICS, walk in them for half a year and dispose of them after getting a new pair. I find that I like the cushioning new shoes provide and all shoes, even expensive shoes, lose after months of pounding the pavement. I usually buy them on Amazon Prime day every year when they go down in the $30 range versus the $50 range they normally are at.
I do 5-8 miles/ day and I look on Amazon too, but I've also had good success when ordering from the Asics clearance section. I'll usually buy something in the GT Series, running style shoe and my feet are very happy! These I find are way more comfortable than a hiking type shoe/boot for longer walks. Also, in 5-6 years I've only had to return one pair due to improper fit.
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I have been buying Merrell for years, both to wear to work (when I was working) and hiking.beernutz wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:03 amI walk a lot as well, over 12,000 steps a day on average, and really like both the Merrell Moab2, a low rise hiking shoe, and Columbia Newton Ridge which is a mid rise hiking boot. Both are in the $100ish price area.bhwabeck3533 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:50 am My wife and I walk about five miles every day (sometimes up to ten miles). The miles take a toll on my walking shoes, and I'm ready to replace my second pair of Solomon X-Ultra 3 hiking shoes (most recent pair purchased on 11/8/2020). The heel end of the sole has worn through.
Price is not an issue (within reason of course, I am a BH). Looking for comfort and durability. Please advise and recommend.
The Merrells only negative to me is that some of them squeak. My first pair bought in 2018 were great but the new ones I bought this year squeak every step.
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I expect the tread of my hiking/running/backpacking shoes to last only about 500 miles. My Garmin watch said I did more than 600 miles in the past 6 months on my Altra Lone Peak 4.5 shoes.
Others report that the padding of the midsoles (under the insoles) compresses with use and silently basically stops performing.
I have used various shoes and the treads have varied in how they wear. The shoes with soft grippy and sticky treads wear out faster especially if used running on concrete, but are great on wet rocks. The treads with hard and carbon-filled rubber last longer, but my feet do not like them.
But even without the tread-wear issue, shoes come with varying amounts of internal padding. Also, the heel cups have different widths and degrees of stiffness -- from no stiffness (basically like slipper) to severe stiffness (like a ski boot). And that's completely different from the widest part of the shoe at the ball of the foot.
All this makes shoes very personal. I'm wearing Altra Olympus 4.0 with vibram soles starting this month. They may be too much for a casual hiker/walker. I actually do not care how long it takes to wear down the tread.
Added: If you are a heel-striker, then I can see that the heels would wear down, but I run/walk with a higher cadence and I am a mostly a midfoot striker nowadays, so my shoes get a very even wearing of the tread from the toes to the heels. That's also a reason I like Altra shoes with the zero drop configuration. I don't think one can change their mode or style of walking instantly since the anatomy of one's feet (ligaments, tendons, bones, muscle, fascia) will get remodelled with over months by what you are doing to your feet.
Others report that the padding of the midsoles (under the insoles) compresses with use and silently basically stops performing.
I have used various shoes and the treads have varied in how they wear. The shoes with soft grippy and sticky treads wear out faster especially if used running on concrete, but are great on wet rocks. The treads with hard and carbon-filled rubber last longer, but my feet do not like them.
But even without the tread-wear issue, shoes come with varying amounts of internal padding. Also, the heel cups have different widths and degrees of stiffness -- from no stiffness (basically like slipper) to severe stiffness (like a ski boot). And that's completely different from the widest part of the shoe at the ball of the foot.
All this makes shoes very personal. I'm wearing Altra Olympus 4.0 with vibram soles starting this month. They may be too much for a casual hiker/walker. I actually do not care how long it takes to wear down the tread.
Added: If you are a heel-striker, then I can see that the heels would wear down, but I run/walk with a higher cadence and I am a mostly a midfoot striker nowadays, so my shoes get a very even wearing of the tread from the toes to the heels. That's also a reason I like Altra shoes with the zero drop configuration. I don't think one can change their mode or style of walking instantly since the anatomy of one's feet (ligaments, tendons, bones, muscle, fascia) will get remodelled with over months by what you are doing to your feet.
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We just switched over to Hoka (SpeedGoat GTX)
Awesome and I moved from Brooks to these - you may do better on price, the link is from the source.
https://www.hokaoneone.com/mens-trail/s ... color=ADGG
For trail mid, someone here mentioned OBOZ so I used my REI dividend and got a pair for basically 1/2 price last month
Quite good for my purposes
https://obozfootwear.com/en-us/product/ ... waterproof
When I talked with the REI shoe rep, she mentioned Merrill Moab as being entry level (I complained to her about mine splitting along the sides).
She also mentioned that OBOZ run a bit smaller, I tried on & bought a half size higher than I normally do - great fit.
YMMV.
Awesome and I moved from Brooks to these - you may do better on price, the link is from the source.
https://www.hokaoneone.com/mens-trail/s ... color=ADGG
For trail mid, someone here mentioned OBOZ so I used my REI dividend and got a pair for basically 1/2 price last month
Quite good for my purposes
https://obozfootwear.com/en-us/product/ ... waterproof
When I talked with the REI shoe rep, she mentioned Merrill Moab as being entry level (I complained to her about mine splitting along the sides).
She also mentioned that OBOZ run a bit smaller, I tried on & bought a half size higher than I normally do - great fit.
YMMV.
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If it would suit your comfort preference, maybe consider a pair of resolable ("Goodyear welted") shoes or hiking boots. When traveling, I walk 5-10 miles/day in rubber-soled Allen Edmonds, and many others put far more miles on hiking boots. A local cobbler should be able to replace a heel for $30-40, and I recently paid about $80 (suburb of a major metro) for a full resole.
For the unfamiliar, welted shoes will feel different from sneakers. Think less "walking on marshmallows" and more "walking on avocados". And they'll need to break in (i.e., there will be some discomfort on the first wear or two), but the result is great and lasts for years.
For the unfamiliar, welted shoes will feel different from sneakers. Think less "walking on marshmallows" and more "walking on avocados". And they'll need to break in (i.e., there will be some discomfort on the first wear or two), but the result is great and lasts for years.
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For walking on smooth surfaces, running shoes that work for you are best.
I like supportive and cushioned shoes. If I wear a cushion only with no support structure my feet tell me.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS are my go to shoes. Version 20/Version 21 are both fantastic.
But, each person has to know what works for their feet.
I like supportive and cushioned shoes. If I wear a cushion only with no support structure my feet tell me.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS are my go to shoes. Version 20/Version 21 are both fantastic.
But, each person has to know what works for their feet.
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bloom2708 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:10 pm For walking on smooth surfaces, running shoes that work for you are best.
I like supportive and cushioned shoes. If I wear a cushion only with no support structure my feet tell me.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS are my go to shoes. Version 20/Version 21 are both fantastic.
But, each person has to know what works for their feet.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS are the best shoes I've ever owned. IN my opinion, better than Asics. I tried Hokas and they were too big and clunky for me.
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Brooks Addiction Walkers are my choice.
I average almost 20,000 steps per day. The shoes are quite comfortable.
The only issue is that I need to replace them after about 5 months. (Maybe that’s a good life for shoes used as much as mine)
I average almost 20,000 steps per day. The shoes are quite comfortable.
The only issue is that I need to replace them after about 5 months. (Maybe that’s a good life for shoes used as much as mine)
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Brooks Addiction 14 or Addiction Walker.bhwabeck3533 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:50 am My wife and I walk about five miles every day (sometimes up to ten miles). The miles take a toll on my walking shoes, and I'm ready to replace my second pair of Solomon X-Ultra 3 hiking shoes (most recent pair purchased on 11/8/2020). The heel end of the sole has worn through.
Price is not an issue (within reason of course, I am a BH). Looking for comfort and durability. Please advise and recommend.
Beast is a great shoe if larger build a/o bad joints and pronation problems.
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I read once that you should never go cheep on anything that separates you from the ground; tires, mattress, shoes.......
I buy good quality running shoes to wear for walking shoes and do not have or have ever had foot issues. Replace as you see wear, usually on heal.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
I buy good quality running shoes to wear for walking shoes and do not have or have ever had foot issues. Replace as you see wear, usually on heal.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
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Hoka Speedgoat. Most comfortable shoe I have ever used. Will use them this summer to hopefully do the Colorado Trail.
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People are recommending hiking boots for walking on streets and flat ground, they aren't a good option for that.
The market is flooded with walking/running shoe options now, but availability can be a problem.
I've spent many hours trying on different shoes in the last few weeks for a similar purpose, nobody had X-Ultras on hand to try on. It was the same with many other styles I had on my list.
A couple years ago I bought a discontinued model from Saucony on close-out that I loved, what replaced it in their lineup wasn't that good.
There are so many good options these days, finding the perfect one is difficult.
I'm probably going to go with a lower cost shoe and replace them more often this time.
For off road I just bought a pair of LA Sportiva Jackals. They have mixed reviews on fit, but excel in durability and performance. I wore them in the store for more than an hour and they appeared to fit me well, but can be returned if I'm not satisfied.
I tried on a few different Hokas, they were like pillows strapped to my feet. I wasn't sure if that would be comfortable long term, but people do love them.
The market is flooded with walking/running shoe options now, but availability can be a problem.
I've spent many hours trying on different shoes in the last few weeks for a similar purpose, nobody had X-Ultras on hand to try on. It was the same with many other styles I had on my list.
A couple years ago I bought a discontinued model from Saucony on close-out that I loved, what replaced it in their lineup wasn't that good.
There are so many good options these days, finding the perfect one is difficult.
I'm probably going to go with a lower cost shoe and replace them more often this time.
For off road I just bought a pair of LA Sportiva Jackals. They have mixed reviews on fit, but excel in durability and performance. I wore them in the store for more than an hour and they appeared to fit me well, but can be returned if I'm not satisfied.
I tried on a few different Hokas, they were like pillows strapped to my feet. I wasn't sure if that would be comfortable long term, but people do love them.
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I use Red Wing shoes made for those who stand on hard floors all day.
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Changing to Nike Air or something similar at Walmart has really helped my hip not to hurt while walking.
At work and for social situations I used to wear leather loafers but not anymore for any walking.
Losing 30 pounds helped also.
At work and for social situations I used to wear leather loafers but not anymore for any walking.
Losing 30 pounds helped also.
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I first saw a pair of Hoka Tennine hiking shoes at the end of a good day of hiking. At first I thought I was loosing it. The extended heels threw me for a loop. They looked so comfortable as the person just cruised on by. They definitely caught my attention and are on the list for my next set.DurangoWino wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:04 pm Hoka Speedgoat. Most comfortable shoe I have ever used. Will use them this summer to hopefully do the Colorado Trail.
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I am a fan of ASICS as well. I use hiking shoes in the woods/trails but for daily walks ASICS running shoes are fine. Understand your foot pronation and make sure whatever sneakers/shoes you buy are desinged for it (under, neutral, over) - it makes a difference. Google foot pronation and match the wear patterns of your current shoes to see your pronation.
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Most people around here just use tennis balls cut in half.Shoe Choice for a Walker
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New Balance used to have a chart matching various types/models of walking/jogging shoes to type of foot. IE: high arch, low arch, medium, flat foot, etc. But, their sizing and quality has dropped since outsourcing more of their products overseas. There is a line of New Balance that is USA made that has the original fit and quality. Also if one is a "heel striker", "mid striker", (how your foot falls).
Also look into various gel innersole inserts to add support and cushioning to reduce impact which is tough on joints and knees, etc.
Excellent fitting jogging shoes can work very well for walking and can have a good balance between sole ridgidity, weight, and wear and so forth.
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Also look into various gel innersole inserts to add support and cushioning to reduce impact which is tough on joints and knees, etc.
Excellent fitting jogging shoes can work very well for walking and can have a good balance between sole ridgidity, weight, and wear and so forth.
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Go to REI (or a running store) and start trying shoes. REI will take returns of lightly used shoes if they don’t work out. I did the training to walk the Camino in Merrill Moabs with super feet insoles (COVID canceled the trip, unfortunately). My walking partner had a pair of Oboz. Both of us tried more than one shoe before we settled on what we liked. I found that shoes that were great at 3-4 miles would cause blisters at 5-6 miles. We also found that socks matter a lot, especially for preventing blisters.
And shoes will break down after about 500 miles, even if they still look okay. At 5 miles per day, that’s a little over 3 months.
And shoes will break down after about 500 miles, even if they still look okay. At 5 miles per day, that’s a little over 3 months.
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I've been very pleased with some cushy Under Armor walking shoes I got a while back.
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Recently, buying wider shoes has helped, as we walk several miles daily. Sketchers with foam padding have done the trick recently, and I agree that frequent replacement is called for. It does allow a build-up of "yard working" shoes, too.
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Agreed......I also have a large inventory of "yard working" shoes.....mostly Sketchers!
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First time that I have heard someone mention Altra. I bought a pair off a clearance rack at REI a few years ago. It was a revelation. I have always been more stable and just happier in bare feet than shoes and got heat from family about no support, etc. The zero drop Altra just works so well for me. I hope that more of us whose stride and anatomy could benefit from a zero drop, aka no built up heel, discover these shoes.livesoft wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:14 pm I expect the tread of my hiking/running/backpacking shoes to last only about 500 miles. My Garmin watch said I did more than 600 miles in the past 6 months on my Altra Lone Peak 4.5 shoes.
Others report that the padding of the midsoles (under the insoles) compresses with use and silently basically stops performing.
I have used various shoes and the treads have varied in how they wear. The shoes with soft grippy and sticky treads wear out faster especially if used running on concrete, but are great on wet rocks. The treads with hard and carbon-filled rubber last longer, but my feet do not like them.
But even without the tread-wear issue, shoes come with varying amounts of internal padding. Also, the heel cups have different widths and degrees of stiffness -- from no stiffness (basically like slipper) to severe stiffness (like a ski boot). And that's completely different from the widest part of the shoe at the ball of the foot.
All this makes shoes very personal. I'm wearing Altra Olympus 4.0 with vibram soles starting this month. They may be too much for a casual hiker/walker. I actually do not care how long it takes to wear down the tread.
Added: If you are a heel-striker, then I can see that the heels would wear down, but I run/walk with a higher cadence and I am a mostly a midfoot striker nowadays, so my shoes get a very even wearing of the tread from the toes to the heels. That's also a reason I like Altra shoes with the zero drop configuration. I don't think one can change their mode or style of walking instantly since the anatomy of one's feet (ligaments, tendons, bones, muscle, fascia) will get remodelled with over months by what you are doing to your feet.
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One can always add a heel insert if one doesn't like the zero-drop. Some people cannot go from a 6 to 10 mm heel stack to 0 mm in one go and will hurt things like calf muscles and shins.Katietsu wrote: ↑Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:46 amFirst time that I have heard someone mention Altra. I bought a pair off a clearance rack at REI a few years ago. It was a revelation. I have always been more stable and just happier in bare feet than shoes and got heat from family about no support, etc. The zero drop Altra just works so well for me. I hope that more of us whose stride and anatomy could benefit from a zero drop, aka no built up heel, discover these shoes.
I consider shoes to be braces just like braces for teeth or hard-contact lenses for eyes. Teeth braces remodel one's teeth and hard-contact lenses reshape the cornea. Shoes will change the way your feet, legs, and hips connect to the ground. If you have been using a particular shoe for a long time, then surely your feet have changed. That's a problem only if your natural setup was OK to begin with. One might never get back to natural unless they spend quite a bit of time shoeless --- and only after that go buy some shoes.
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I love and highly recommend the Saucony Triumph 18. I just mentioned them in another thread today.
["walking shoes with wide toes?]"
I said this in the other thread:
Saucony Triumph 18. I also need a wide toe box to prevent my toes from rubbing against the shoe. I tried a lot of major brand shoes and for some reason I fell in love with these and tend to use them all the time, and I walk a lot.
Incredibly comfy and addicting. I have 2 other kinds of Saucony shoes I bought over the last few years and those were also better than my other shoes and I gravitated to them. But I find the Triumph 18 to be the absolute best.
["walking shoes with wide toes?]"
I said this in the other thread:
Saucony Triumph 18. I also need a wide toe box to prevent my toes from rubbing against the shoe. I tried a lot of major brand shoes and for some reason I fell in love with these and tend to use them all the time, and I walk a lot.
Incredibly comfy and addicting. I have 2 other kinds of Saucony shoes I bought over the last few years and those were also better than my other shoes and I gravitated to them. But I find the Triumph 18 to be the absolute best.
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If all of your walking is on some type of pavement, a good running shoe would be best. I am a long-time runner who now walks 9 miles a day (and a little running). For me, it boils down to a choice between responsiveness (firmness) and cushioning (softness). A responsive shoe feels as though I’m getting more energy out of each step. I can go faster in a responsive shoe without too much effort. A shoe with a lot of cushioning causes me to walk slower and feels as though it requires more energy. The difference is almost like walking on hard beach sand (responsive) and soft beach sand (softness).
Several shoes that have already been mentioned would be excellent choices, but make sure they match your gait. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS shoes are stability trainers. If you have a neutral gait, these would not be a good choice. Probably the best shoe on the market for a neutral gait would be the Brooks Ghost, which offers a really good balance of responsiveness and cushioning.
On the soft side are the Hoka shoes. Try a pair of the Hoka One One Bondi’s if you get a chance. These are really cushiony, but Hoka has other styles that have even more cushion.
Here are some other good neutral running shoes:
New Balance 880
Asics Gel-Nimbus (designed as a neutral shoe but has some stability built in)
Saucony Triumph
Brooks Glycerin (softer than the Ghost)
My dream shoes are the Saucony Endorphin Speed’s. Unfortunately, Saucony decided not to make these in wide widths.
A good place to research all types of shoes (running, trail, walking, etc.) is the Running Warehouse. There you can find information (pronation control, heel to toe offset, stack height, and shoe type) and reviews for all types of shoes.
https://www.runningwarehouse.com/
If your mileage is approaching 10 per day, recommend having two pairs and rotating them every day. This will really help out if one (or both) of the pairs is cushiony. Gives the foam (and potentially you) a little more time to recover.
Sock discussion next?
Several shoes that have already been mentioned would be excellent choices, but make sure they match your gait. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS shoes are stability trainers. If you have a neutral gait, these would not be a good choice. Probably the best shoe on the market for a neutral gait would be the Brooks Ghost, which offers a really good balance of responsiveness and cushioning.
On the soft side are the Hoka shoes. Try a pair of the Hoka One One Bondi’s if you get a chance. These are really cushiony, but Hoka has other styles that have even more cushion.
Here are some other good neutral running shoes:
New Balance 880
Asics Gel-Nimbus (designed as a neutral shoe but has some stability built in)
Saucony Triumph
Brooks Glycerin (softer than the Ghost)
My dream shoes are the Saucony Endorphin Speed’s. Unfortunately, Saucony decided not to make these in wide widths.
A good place to research all types of shoes (running, trail, walking, etc.) is the Running Warehouse. There you can find information (pronation control, heel to toe offset, stack height, and shoe type) and reviews for all types of shoes.
https://www.runningwarehouse.com/
If your mileage is approaching 10 per day, recommend having two pairs and rotating them every day. This will really help out if one (or both) of the pairs is cushiony. Gives the foam (and potentially you) a little more time to recover.
Sock discussion next?