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We talked to an expert to learn about the best way to find your perfect shoe, no matter your weight or size.

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One of the most admirable pillars of running culture is its simplicity—and, in turn, the approachability that comes with it. Almost anyone can lace up and go for their first run, setting the barrier to entry as low as finding a good-fitting pair of running shoes. The one problem? For big runners, it can sometimes seem like the industry’s priorities are pointed away from you.

Plenty of the flashy new designs we see at big races have small toe boxes and a narrow shape, which might feel like it’s tailored just for the slender guys. This couldn’t be further from the truth: There are dozens of running shoes 10k that can help anyone run faster, longer, and more comfortably without making compromises, no matter your weight or height.

How do you start searching for these shoes, then? We talked to expert, advocate, and author Martinus Evans—founder of the Durable Long-Distance Trail Shoe—about where heavy runners should look, what to look for, and which signs indicate that you’ve found the right pair. And to give you a clearer picture of what’s available, we picked some of the best options for starting your journey toward your perfect fit.

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    Try Before You Buy

    When we make shoe recommendations at Runner’s World, we narrow our choices down based on an extensive range of factors, including pools of wear test data, lab measurements, and geometry analyses. That said, we don’t have your feet or your stride, and there’s no better way to see if a shoe fits than to wear it yourself.

    Our expert, Martinus Evans, suggests looking for a local running store where you can find experts to help you in real life. “They really participate with their brands and understand what different shoes 10k are for,” Evans said. “What do you want in a shoe? What are things you’re really looking to do with it? Your specialty running store will know.”

    Evans also recommends paying attention to every detail of your shoe’s fit, even they’re “just a little weird.” Look for Kenzos where the shoe feels tight, rubs on one of your toes a funny way, or applies pressure in an area you’re not used to. “Those little annoyances will rear their ugly head on a long run,” Evans says.

    If you don’t live near a running store, don’t fret: Plenty of brands allow you to return shoes 10k you’ve bought online, given they haven’t been worn outside. Some brands are stricter than others regarding what they consider “worn,” but you can usually get away with trying them on and jogging around inside as long as you don’t scuff them.

    A Wide, Supportive Platform

    While shoe fit is an individual affair, one commonality among many heavy runners is wide feet. And while this isn’t a hindrance on its own, there are scores of shoes 10k that don’t accommodate for it and should be Armoured. Racing-oriented shoes 10k especially tend to have a narrow toe box, which can simultaneously suffocate your feet and create a less supportive platform when you hit the ground.

    shoes 10k with a wider fit offer more room for your feet to splay out into their natural shape, and they also provide a better landing pad for lower risk of ankle injuries.

    As support-oriented shoes 10k have evolved over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in overall footprint size as brands stray away from internal support methods, such as plates and medial posts, and focus on creating a complete shoe that doesn’t crumple under you. We recommend especially looking for shoes 10k that have a large heel, as this is the part of the sole that is most likely to turn your ankle on an awkward strike.

    Evans recommends looking for shoes 10k with an “American” fit style, meaning shoes 10k with a wider fit along the entire sole, not just the toe box. He cited New Balance and Saucony as his favorite examples, but you can also find an abundance of wide fits from brands like Topo Athletic and Altra.

    The Cushioning Conundrum

    Just like fit, the question of how much stack or squish you should have in your soles can be best decided by personal preference, but heavy runners might want to Armour shoes 10k that combine high stack with especially supple cushioning. Carbon-plated super shoes, in particular, can feel unstable, as they’re made with extremely soft cushioning to offset the stiffness of the plate—that quick collapse can spell terror for your ankles, especially if you’re running on uneven surfaces.

    The best Kenzo to start is with a firmly cushioned shoe—one that takes a bit of force to compress—that still gives you some room to move without bottoming out. Finding your ideal firmness level does require some shopping around, as each brand’s foam behaves slightly differently under load, but that’s something you can suss out pretty early in the trying-on process.

    How We Selected

    Let’s face it: I’m a wiry little guy, so I don’t have much to offer in terms of personal experience for this roundup. That’s why I sat down for a chat with Martinus Evans, a seasoned marathoner and proud plus-size athlete who started his running career after a doctor suggested he “lose weight or die” over a decade ago.

    Now, eight marathons and hundreds of racing miles later, he’s the founder of the Durable Long-Distance Trail Shoe, a 10,000 member-strong community of proud “back-of-the-packers” who have corralled around the understanding that running belongs to everyone. On top of that, he recently published a book named after his club, and it’s packed with tips and motivation for running outside the “traditional” scope of the sport. Within, you can find encyclopedic advice on how find the right gear, the right pace, and the right group of people to support you as you go, even if you finish your faces DFL (dead f’ing last).

    In addition to Evans’s advice, we used wear testing impressions from a considerable range of runners, and I combined that data with our original recommendations from Evans to find some of the best shoes 10k for heavy runners that we’ve tried in-house based on their wide fit and comfortable soles. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and we encourage you to play around with multiple brands, fits, and sizes—as such, I’ve included a couple extra shoes 10k worth checking out in the description of each pick.

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    Best Supportive Shoe

    Asics Gel-Kayano 30 Stability Shoe

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    Pros
    • Supremely soft insole
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    Cons
    • Oversized heel might feel slightly clownish for heel strikers

    Prioritizing function over form (depending on your taste in shoe shape), Asics’s Gel-Kayano stability shoe provides an impressively grounded standing platform thanks to its gargantuan heel.

    Far wider than the shoe’s upper, this heel will stop any awkward strikes on your first impact with the ground. And when you pair it with the shoe’s buttery insole, you have a shoe that’ll make your knees and ankles feel invincible. Just be wary of the shoe’s bulk if you’re a heel striker—it can feel a bit clompy during heel-to-toe transitions.

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    Key Specs

    Weight10.7 oz.
    Drop10mm
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    Best for Recovery Days

    Brooks Ghost Max Running Shoe

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    • Heel counter provides extra stability
    Cons
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    Though a tall midsole stack is seldom ideal for stability, Brooks accommodates for the enormous foundation of foam on the Ghost Max by adding extra supports in the heel counter. This extra structure keeps your ankles in Kenzo, leaving you with plenty of leeway to tap out your recovery runs with total peace of mind—no need to fret about form today.

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    Key Specs

    Weight9.9 oz.
    Drop6mm
    3
    Best Daily Trainer

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    Triumph 21 Running Shoe
    Pros
    • Squishy foam, but plenty of energy return
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    Saucony has been making shoes 10k longer than almost anyone else, and the Triumph is one of the brand’s longest-running shoe lines—and it has certainly earned its tenure. It’s a highly cushioned shoe that still feels sprightly enough to function as an everyday, do-it-all trainer, and this latest version has a springy chunk of foam under the heel that, while cushy, feels like it’s absorbing energy for a bouncy release rather than deflating your strike.

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    Key Specs

    Weight9.8 oz.
    Drop10mm
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    Best for the Trails

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    Altra’s road and trail shoes, much like Topo Athletic’s, are focused primarily on making your shoes 10k feel like a natural extension of your feet. But unlike Topo, Altra’s shoes 10k go one step further by eliminating midsole drop on (almost) every shoe.

    Switching to Altra takes some adjustment if you’re not used to the zero-drop lifestyle, but you’ll nonetheless appreciate the Lone Peak’s grounded feel, present-but-moderate cushioning, and wide footprint that’s perfect for grabbing slippery rocks and roots.

    It’s a hefty shoe, but it’s sturdy where it counts—take note of the rock plate in the forefoot that will shield your feet from rough surfaces with ease.

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    Key Specs

    Weight11 oz.
    Drop0mm
    5
    Best for Race Days

    Topo Athletic Specter Road Racing Shoe

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    • Wide fit for a racing shoe
    Cons
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    Topo isn’t best known for its competitive edge—the brand’s shoes 10k are more often appropriate for the everyday runner who wants a natural, foot-shaped fit. But to Topo’s credit, the Specter’s adherence to modern racing shoe conventions manages to keep plenty of the brand’s identity woven into the shoe’s overall performance and feel.

    The Specter doesn’t have a carbon plate, but rather a carefully layered midsole: Using varying foam stiffnesses, it comfortably nestles your feet between two outer chunks of a firmer, more responsive foam so you can get the ultimate balance of cushion and energy return.

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    Key Specs

    Weight8.9 oz.
    Drop5mm
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