Wide Toe Box Shoes

Everyday wide toe box shoes for men and women. The front of the shoe is shaped like a foot, not a point, so your toes have room to spread. Zero drop, flexible, and made from organic cotton canvas.

$85 a pair, or 2 pairs for $144.50. Runs small: order half a size up.

What is a wide toe box?

The toe box is the front part of a shoe, where your toes sit. In most shoes it narrows to a point, which pushes your big toe inward and squeezes the others together. A wide toe box keeps the shoe widest at the toes, following the natural shape of your foot, so your toes can lie flat and spread when you walk.

A wide toe box is not the same as a wide shoe. A wide shoe adds room everywhere, including the heel and midfoot. A wide toe box adds room where your toes need it and keeps the heel snug. More on wide toe box vs. wide shoes.

Why people switch

  • Toes that aren't pressed together all day
  • A more stable stance, with the big toe in line
  • Room for toe socks or toe spacers
  • A shoe that feels roomy without feeling sloppy

The Fission.01 wide toe box shoe

One everyday sneaker in three finishes: black, cream and white. Every pair has the same foot-shaped toe box, a zero drop sole, a 9 mm total stack (6 mm recycled rubber sole plus a 3 mm removable insole), organic cotton canvas and leather lined mesh.

How to check the fit

Stand on a sheet of paper and trace your foot. The widest part of your tracing should sit at your toes. When you try the shoes on, you should be able to spread your toes without touching the sides, and have about a thumb's width of space past your longest toe. Fission.01 runs small, so order half a size up.

Questions

Are wide toe box shoes the same as barefoot shoes?

Not always. Some wide toe box shoes still have thick, raised heels. Barefoot shoes combine a wide toe box with a thin, flat, flexible sole. Fission.01 is both. What makes a shoe barefoot?

Are they unisex?

Yes. Sizes run men's 5 to 13, which is women's 6.5 to 14.5.

How long does it take to get used to them?

The toe room feels good straight away. The thinner, flatter sole takes a few weeks to get used to, so start with shorter wear. See how to transition.

Shop by need: Wide toe box shoes for men · Barefoot shoes for women · Barefoot white sneakers

Why Fission .01?

Minimalist Sneakers, Thoughtfully Constructed

wide toe box, zero drop, flexible outsole, and organic cotton canvas.

Casual Barefoot Shoes in Three Finishes

half-size-up fit guidance suggested, barefoot shoes available in cream, black, and white.

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