The Best Men's Cowboy Boots for Wide Feet

For many years, cowboy boots were only available in the traditional style: a pointed toe with a narrow foot. This was troublesome for people with wide feet who wanted a nice pair of well fitted cowboy boots. In addition, ill-fitting cowboy boots may cause bunions, pinched nerves, and other side effects. 

Thankfully, there are now plenty of options for wide feet. Cowboy boots are available with different toe shapes and different widths to accommodate feet of all shapes and sizes. How do you know what toe shape works for you, and what do the different widths mean? Learn more here on finding the best cowboy boots for wide feet.

How should cowboy boots fit?

The rule of thumb for fitting cowboy boots is to make sure you don’t have any pressure points when walking. Your boots should be snug, but not tight. You should have enough room to move your toes a bit and wiggle them around without putting any strain on the tips of your toes. The inside heel should have about a quarter of an inch of heel lift, and the shaft should fit snugly against your calf without applying pressure or pinching your skin. Learn more here on how to fit cowboy boots.

What Are the Best Cowboy Boot Toe Shapes for Wide Feet?

A traditional cowboy boot has a narrow toe with a slight point to allow your feet to get in and out of stirrups more easily. Unfortunately, the traditional pointed toe is often too tight for someone with larger than average feet. Instead, you may want to opt for a cowboy boot with a round toe or one with a square toe.

Round toe cowboy boots for wide feet

A round toe cowboy boot is exactly what it sounds like: Instead of the toe coming to a narrow point, the front of the boot is broader and rounder. This shape gives you more room inside the boot for your toes. It’s commonly found on roper boots but can also be spotted on more traditional cowboy boots, making it a good option if you’re looking for a classic style but need the extra room.

Square toe cowboy boots for wide feet

A square toe cowboy boot has outer sections that taper into a flat-tipped, squared toe. This offers slightly more room than a rounded toe and is a good option if your feet are wider at the toe and narrow in the midfoot and heel. If your toes are set very wide, there is also the option of the wide square toe, which has less taper and even more room in the toe.

Finding the Right Fit for Wide Feet

What do the letters next to the width on a cowboy boot mean?

Shoe widths are measured in relative terms with letters ranging from A to E, with the A sizes (A, AA, and so on) being the narrowest boot and E being the widest. Most commonly, you’ll find boot widths of B, D, E, and EE width men’s boots. E and EE are the wide-width designations for men’s boots. Ariat has a collection of wide width cowboy boots to buy online.

What width cowboy boots should I buy?

If your feet are wider at the toe, try on a regular width cowboy boot first—but look for cowboy boots with a rounded toe, or square toe, or wide square toe cowboy boots. See our D width regular width men’s cowboy boots.

If your toes are narrow but your instep or midfoot feels tight, find a boot in a wider width (E or EE for men’s boots). With a wider size, you may have more success with a regular shaped toe instead of opting for the round or square toe.

Personal preference also comes into play when shopping for the best cowboy boots for wide feet. If you prefer a round or square toe, try a regular width shoe first. If you prefer a more pointed toe cowboy boot, you may want to look for boots in a wider width.

What Are the Best Men’s Cowboy Boots for Wide Feet?

Here are some of our favourite men’s cowboy boots for wide feet:

1) Ariat Heritage R Toe Western Boot:

• Style: Western Boot
• Toe Shape: R
• Width: EE - Wide and D - Medium

2) Ariat Rambler Western Boot:

• Style: Western Boot
• Toe Shape: Square
• Width: EE - Wide and D - Medium

3) Midtown Rambler Western Boot:

• Style: Western Boot
• Toe Shape: Square
• Width: EE - Wide and D - Medium

4) Hybrid Low Boy Western Boot:

• Style: Western Boot
• Toe Shape: Wide Square
• Width: EE - Wide and D - Medium

5) Ariat WorkHog Steel Toe Work Boot:

• Style: Work Boot
• Toe Shape: Wide Square
• Width: EE - Wide

With so many options out there, those with wide feet can easily get the perfect fit. We hope this information puts you well on your way to finding the right boot for you!