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    Home » Are Tieks the Best Flat Shoes for Wide Feet?

    March 30, 2022 By Ruth V. 14 Comments

    Are Tieks the Best Flat Shoes for Wide Feet?

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    Quite a few people have asked me about Tieks for wide feet. Are they the most comfortable flats for wide feet? With the help of my friend Noelle, I'm here to let you know.

    I have been singing the praises of Tieks for years. I've been wearing these designer leather ballet flats for several years and absolutely love them. In fact, you could say I'm a little obsessed with them. You can see my collection with tons of helpful side-by-side photos in my post about picking the perfect pair of Tieks shoes.

    Since becoming a Tieks crusader, I continually field several comments and messages a week about how Tieks fit and whether or not they're comfortable flats for wide feet. I'm going to break it down for you.

    Are Tieks the best ballet flats for wide feet?

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    I don't have wide feet, so I enlisted the help of one of my best friends, Noelle. She has a difficult time finding comfortable flats to fit her wide feet and high arch. I decided to gift her a pair of classic Matte Black Tieks.

    best friends in tieks

    Do you know how they say that if you hang around someone long enough, you start looking like them? That's definitely true for me and Noelle. We've got really similar styles and wear a lot of the same things. That's how I knew she'd love Matte Black for her first pair.

    tieks for gift

    Noelle owns a hair salon and is on her feet for hours most days. I knew she would appreciate a cute and stylish pair of flats, and I was interested to hear her opinion on whether Tieks are the best women's shoes for wide feet.

    She was immediately impressed with the packaging of her new flats. "How do they fit inside this box?!" I won't go into everything that comes inside a Tieks box since I've covered that before in my full Tieks review. If you haven't ever ordered a pair of Tieks before, definitely check that post out because it's quite an experience. Tieks truly make you feel special right from the start.

    Should you size up or size down?

    best flats for wide feet

    Most women can comfortably size down in Tieks, but if you've got a wide foot, it's recommended to size up. As I mentioned, Noelle is typically a size 6.5 in most brands. Since Tieks only come in full sizes, I chose a size 7 for her, given her wider foot.

    wide feet shoes

    Her first remarks when slipping on her new Tieks were that they felt like slippers. Her first remarks when slipping on her new Tieks were that they felt like slippers. That's the idea. Tieks are hand-crafted for exceptional comfort and durability. They're ultra-flexible thanks to the split sole, and the supple leather stretches and molds to your foot, offering a perfectly unique fit for each person.

    I'm on the left in this photo and Noelle is on the right. You can see that we've got two different types of feet, but Tieks fit us both very well.

    wide fitting womens shoes

    Each pair of Tieks is stitched to ensure that the edges are smooth, soft, and move with your step. For the majority of my Tieks, there has been no break-in period. They're comfortable right out of the box.

    After a few days, I asked Noelle about her honest opinion of Tieks. She said, "You know when you put on shoes and think, 'I'll never last a full day in these.' Not Tieks. They're comfortable and I can stand for hours." That really hasn't been the case for her in other brands of flats, even wide fitting women's shoes.

    tieks for wide feet

    So, are Tieks for wide feet?

    Based on the feedback I've received from Noelle and dozens of other women over the years, I'd say yes. The beautiful thing about these ballet flats is that the shoes form to your feet. The leather will stretch as it needs to, giving you a custom fit.

    And, if you need a little extra help in this area, you can check out my post about how to stretch leather shoes.

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    1. Amy Smith says

      April 01, 2022 at 8:31 am

      What about foot issues such as planters fasciitis? I have wide feet like your friend with high arch.

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      • Ruth V. says

        April 03, 2022 at 11:18 pm

        She hasn't dealt with plantar fascitis but I know a lot of women use removable arch supports (they stick on) with good results.

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        • Jean says

          April 15, 2022 at 5:51 pm

          I my name is Jean Valdes I purchased one pair of tiek shoe am 9 1/2 it don’t come in that size so take size 10 it to big I give my daughter if I take size 9 my big toe will up to close to the front I love these shoes so in love with them

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    2. Amy Smith says

      April 01, 2022 at 8:32 am

      I wear a 10 normally so would I need 11?

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      • Ruth V. says

        April 03, 2022 at 11:17 pm

        Hi Amy! If you're a true size 10, I'd probably try a size 10 first. Tieks has a great exchange/return policy (just don't wear them outside), so you can ask for an exchange pair of size 11 to compare if you think you need to. I hope that helps!

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    3. Brian D says

      April 07, 2022 at 8:40 am

      Great Tieks post as always and great pictures of you and Noelle.

      Reply
    4. Nancy West says

      April 07, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      Hi. I am a 7E! Really wide! Skeptical that they would be wide enough. Your opinion?

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      • Ruth V. says

        April 11, 2022 at 11:55 am

        Hi Nancy! I would certainly give them a try. I've seen women of all shapes and sizes, with narrow to very wide feet, wear Tieks. Their return/exchange policy is also amazing (just don't wear them outside).

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    5. Ashley Chassereau Parks says

      May 06, 2022 at 10:55 pm

      I love that they feel like slippers when you put them on. That sounds like a good thing for sure! They are super cute too and look easy and quick to get on!

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    6. Karen Henderson says

      May 16, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      I love my Tieks . I am a retired first grade teacher and wore my black matte Tieks for 10+ years. They look pretty beat up mostly my right shoe from driving. Is there any kind of repair policy?

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      • Ruth V. says

        June 13, 2022 at 1:48 pm

        Hi Karen, I think you could contact them to see if they could help you, or you could simply get some Tarrago polish and give them a good polish. It works wonders! Here's a post about it: https://www.vivaveltoro.com/polish-tieks-leather-ballet-flats/

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    7. Casey says

      November 10, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      I’ve read through a lot of posts and no one has mentioned if they slide off the heel when you walk. That’s always been an issue with any flats they slide off , does anyone experience this ?! Thank you

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      • Ruth V. says

        November 11, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        Hi Casey! Tieks have an elasticized heel so it really does stay put if you're wearing the correct size. Hope that helps!

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