Wanting ankle boots for wide feet

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am surprised that nobody has mentioned ECCO. Have used them online in the past for some of my most comfortable shoes ever that last and last. They have now opened a shop near me (it's a Danish make) and have bought myself the most comfortable, strong pair of ankle boots with zips either side and slip-proof thick (but not clumpy) sole. I have bunions in both feet and a narrow heel - not easy to accomodate. I totally forget I'm wearing them. They cost me around E106 but I know I'll have them for years as the leather is good quality but supple.

My Clarks E fit boots have arrived, and I am pleased with them. Quite smart and good leather.

On my search I found a site new to me, which has some nice quality wide options - www.sandpipershoes.com/women.html

I am still going to try some Hotters when next in town.

I need to stop spending for a while - unless of course I see a Magimix at a fantastic price in the Black Friday deals!

Oh thanks, I think there is a factory seconds shop for van dal in Norwich. Most of their boots have a small heel, but I like these. www.vandalshoes.com/all-boots/ankle-boots/kisco-black-nubuck.html#.WhPA5uCnzqA

I take an E fitting and do not find Hotter shoes fit me or comfortable, the fit on Clarkes seems to have changed as well, so my go to range now is Van Dal. I know which size will fit and am never disappointed. The shoes are expensive but they do have regular good price reductions, and some real bargins on their web site.

Just been looking on Clarks, and realised it's the Matron Ella I have, rather old and worn now.

I just bought the Everlay Mandy in wide, with 20% off, so down to £52. Similar shoe, but a low wedge heel, which I like as it feels stable. They will be fine for work etc if they fit. I may still try and get a more funky style to wear with casual jeans etc.

Clarks really need to improve the names of their shoes!!!

Thanks Ourkid I've got the Ella too, they are a bit worn now. You're right they are good for big ankles. I wish Clarks would do more e fitting boots, some new funky styles.

I will try and get to some shops soon to try some of these. The DB are quite expensive, I need to compare them with Hotter (who have a 25% off at the moment) .

I have what may be described as 'lumpy' feet, meaning I need an EE fit. I've bought several pairs of Matron Ella from Clarks and they're perfect. The ankles are quite roomy, so they may suit you too - and they do have a zip. (Terrible name though - just call them Ella!!)

I`ve just ordered some EEE fit ankle boots from J.D.Williams, hopefully they`ll be OK, not expensive, but we`ll see.

seacliff - the ones I bought have suede leather upper, and very thick soles, like these black ones:
www.zalando.co.uk/skechers/
I doubt that they're completely waterproof.

Try Easy B , simply feet . Com they have a variety of very wide it boots and shoes. I have eee full length boots and the are great.

Are skechers waterproof?

Prefer Pavers to Hotter more comfortable, my daughter also bought me a few pairs wide fit shoes from M&S they are sooo comfortable.

Try Skechers they are bliss to wear.

I've just bought online some Skechers ankle boots, which are very comfy and warm. a good strong sole, but not much support - more like a cosy slipper.
I think they were £52.

Thanks for all the ideas, I'll check them all out. I'd never heard of Baer Shoes. They do look wonderful quality, and being German I think they often have wider lasts - more comfort shoes than fashion. The thought of paying £200 for shoes is quite something for me - I suppose if you judge by price per wear, it's not so bad.

I will go to a Hotter shop first and have a try on. Oh dear, I've signed up for their emails, I will expect to be bombarded!

The Duo boots are lovely too, but I need lots of width in the toe, not sure about them. The shop in Bath is a long way from me in Suffolk.

The Celtic are gorgeous, but I want some everyday leather boots, to go with jeans and trousers. Either black, or dark plum or green. Having fat legs and ankles, I never tuck jeans in.

I've just remembered, my podiatrist stocks some DB shoes, so I'll go there too. Some look really nice.

The most I've ever paid is £130 for some American walking trainers especially for my sort of feet from my podiatrist. I have had them years, and recently bought the same again, as they are right for me.

After many attempts at buying on line, I know I need to try on in a shop.

Unfortunately, Hotter shoes don't fit me. People keep telling me how wonderful they are, but they are not for me.

Hotter are fabulous for well fittings shoes and boots and it such great colours too...

Meant to add, they're also pricey but she says they're good "value per wear" - last for ages.

Seacliff a friend of mine needing wide fit boots has lovely ones from Duo Boots:

duoboots.com/collections/ankle-boots?sort_by=manual

I was about to recommend Widerfit/DB but you say you ordered from them a few years ago and didn't like them - their widths start at EE so perhaps they were TOO wide . Did you follow their measuring instructions and find your fitting in the chart? E is not a very wide fitting, there are plenty of other sellers who cater for that width.

I don't understand your "a bit cheap looking" as I have bought many shoes from them and never found that.

Postage is paid on returns, so if I were you I would order from them but be prepared to return them in exchange for other styles until you found ones that suit you. Their Da Bella range are made on a different last to their DB ones, so they may suit your feet better (Da Bella doesn't fit mine)

That’s good though Anno it will make your legs look very slim.
I do like Hotters, and their boots, calf and ankle boots always seem roomy, more so than Clarks.

I have so many pairs of Hotter shoes that I've lost count. My least successful purchase has been a pair of calf length boots in a wide fitting. Unfortunately having a wide foot doesn't always mean having a wide calf and I haven't, so the legs of the boots look a bit flappy.

paying

If you don't mind oaying for quality and something that will last for years, try Baer Shoes UK.