The struggle is real!

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All wide-footed women will know the struggle of forcing your seemingly gargantuan foot into an impossibly narrow, but irresistibly beautiful, shoe.

Why is it that most wide shoes are absolutely HEINOUS or utterly boring? Why are we punished for having sturdy, able feet? It just isn't fair, which is why we've rounded up some damn cute shoes for you to get excited about.

Disney

Before getting into the thick of it, here are some general tips for finding great footwear for the wider-footed lady.

Columbia Records

Not all wide-foot problems are the same!

Some people have high insteps, bunions, thick/dense feet, long toes, thick ankles, wide calves, high arches, no arches, or a combination of these problems. If you have one or more of these features you should talk to your doctor about what shoes work best for your needs. After all, it's proper footwear for proper foot care.

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