Wide width heels solve a specific problem: standard forefoots and toe boxes pinch across the ball of the foot and don’t work as a one-size-fits-all. DSW Canada's wide width shoes span pumps, kitten heels, strappy heels, block heels, and platform heels, from sizes 5 through size 11. Shop the entire women’s heels collection at DSW Canada to browse all the different styles and heel heights.
Silhouettes Built for Wide Feet
In the wide width collection, the extra room sits at the ball of the foot, not the heel, so the fit stays secure at the back. That distinction matters most in strappy heels, where a loose heel cup lets the shoe slip. Make sure to check out our sizing charts available with each heel as well as the reviews before purchasing. Block heels and pumps lead the wide width lineup because a broader base spreads weight across the foot and reduces pressure points that narrow stilettos create. A platform under the forefoot also lowers the effective incline of a three-inch heel. Kitten heels sit at one to two inches and hold a stable, low profile through long meetings or a full workday. Slingback heels use adjustable buckles that fit higher insteps without cutting in, and most come in leather or vegan-leather straps that give slightly at the ankle. Naturalizer and Vince Camuto build wide sizing into their pump collections instead of stretching a standard width.
Reinforced heel counters and cushioned footbeds matter once the width is right. A properly sized wide heel feels snug at the heel and roomy across the toes. Leather or leather-lined uppers stretch slightly with wear and ease pressure points over time.
Choosing the Right Heel Height for Wide Feet
If you don’t wear heels often it is best to start at a two to three inch block or platform heel, which adds height without the wobble of a thin stiletto. Strappy heels with an ankle strap hold steady through a night out, and kitten heels get through an eight-hour office day without rubbing at the toes. A rubber-capped heel tip grips wet sidewalks better than bare metal. Canadian winters cut down on bare-heel days, so pairing wide heels with a weatherproof commute shoe stretches the season. Check DSW’s clearance heels page for wide width markdowns, and browse women’s dress boots for cold-weather alternatives.
FAQs
Do wide width heels run true to size? Wide width heels use a wider last, not a longer one. Keep your usual size.
What heel style is most comfortable for wide feet? Block heels and platform heels spread weight more evenly than thin stilettos, the better pick for wide feet.
Are strappy heels available in wide widths? Yes. Strappy heels come in wide widths with adjustable straps that fit higher insteps.
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