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Your shoes can make or break your run.

When it isnt the right fit, itll let you knowwhether thats withblistersorback pain.

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But its not as simple as looking down and making a guess.

Of course, width isnt the only component you should consider when getting running shoes.

Everything from running style and distance, to arch height can impact what makes a shoe work for you.

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Take the below running shoe width tips to help guide your search.

This is most obvious in sneakers with more flexible fabric sides.

She likes shoes from Hoka One and New Balance for wide feet.

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Additionally, you could shop the shoe in wide if you need more room.

Shop other Hoka running sneakershere.

The 840v4 is available in both wide and extra-wide.

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Its lightweight and cushy.

Shop other New Balance wide sneakershere.

She likes Saucony for this foot bang out.

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Overall, she says people with narrow feet dont typically have a hard time picking a sneaker.

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Although listed above for wide feet, theNew Balance 840v4($125) also come in narrow.

New Balance sneakers are great for people with narrow feet because they come in narrow widths.

The 840v4 is lightweight and cushy.

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Shop other New Balance wide sneakershere.

They are made out of Primeblue, a high-performance recycled material made in part withParley Ocean Plastic.

While Adidas doesnt offer different widths, runners say most people with narrow feet will find these shoes ultra-comfortable.

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