Training shoes for wide feet?

[BDEE]

So, I am about to get off my fat ass and sort my health out.

I have being doing a small group class once a week for about 3 months just to get me going and now I have some basic fitness back I am ready to get into some more serious training.

I need some new shoes for workouts - I will be doing a bit of everything really, but mostly enjoy weights so some heel support would be nice.

I have been out today to a couple of shops and shocked at the lack of any kind of expert advice on what shoes are best. I was met by "well it just depends what you want really" and "we don't give any advice or measuring".

The last time I bought running shoes, they at least did a test to say if you needed a high arch shoe or not. It seems like everywhere is just "try it on and see how it feels". My Asics that I have now have started to fall apart unfortunately but they seemed to hit all the boxes before, but what I have found on the shelf these days seems flimsy and inferior quality to what I have now (they are about 6 years old).

So, trusty OCUK - I have wide feet. I struggle with a lot of off the shelf footwear due to this as getting anything wide enough usually ends up being too big length wise.

So looking for some recommendations.
> Wide Fit
> Gym use for weight training, HIIT etc
> High arch foot
> Budget up to about £150 but willing to go higher for better quality

Thanking you!

 

[Vandle]

I have a bit of a shoe fetish and have multiple generations of the Nike Metcon and the Reebok Nano over the years for crossfit and weight training. Reebok Nano X are much wider and I think better a better all round shoe than any of the previous metcons although not yet tried the Metcon 7. Nano X has the added advantage of being ok to run in for a couple of K's too, running in a metcon feels like my shins are going to snap. There is now also a Nano 11 but not tried them, you should be able to find the 10's on sale somewhere as a result.
Metcons are better for heavy squats and Oly lifts if I forget my lifters but they run a lot narrower. You also get an insert for them to help but never used them.

 

[Somnambulist]

New Balance have a specific wide fit option when you order from the site. They're more for running unless you go for the Minimus line which is more 'barefoot' and better suited for lifting etc as there's less spongy cushioning.

If you go for the Reebok Nano option be aware there are various models and the normal ones are primarily made for Crossfit (lifting, jumping about, rope climbs etc) and aren't suited for running. If you're just jumping on a rower or bike then they're fine.