Wide and flat is good!
I’m 6’ and 270lbs and haven’t run for probably 10 years. When I started walking/jogging a few months ago, my sneakers were obviously not up to the task, so I started the hunt for a new pair of running shoes. I have a very wide, flat foot that wide at the mid foot and doesn’t get much wider. 2E is usually good in the toes, but narrow in the mid foot. 4E is the opposite where it fits the mid foot but my toes are swimming.I tried the new balance 880 v11/v12, 860, 840, More v3, and an assortment of Brooks, Saucony, and ASICS - I had issues with all of them, whether it was poor fit, foot pain, knee pain, etc. I’m also not accustomed to the max cushioning styles that have apparently taken over, and found them all uncomfortable and many unstable.I bought the Fuel Cell Propel in a 12 2E, and it’s like it was made for my foot. As soon as I tried it on, I knew it was the one - lightweight, firmer than the NB Fresh Foam line, and springy. It has a more uniform width through the mid foot and toe box, so nothing felt too cramped or too wide. The guy at my local running store told me they stopped carrying the Fuel Cell line because they couldn’t give them away. I’m glad I didn’t cancel my order.I went for a quick 10 minute walk/jog on the treadmill to test them like I have the other dozen pairs I’ve tried and they are amazing. No pain anywhere! I walk/jog 3-5 miles a day, so I can’t speak to how they hold up for longer distance, training runs, or durability, but love that I’ve finally found something that I can move in pain-free.I have the Rebel and Prism on the way as well, and I hope they don’t make it difficult to pick between the three.If you’re wide and flat like me, definitely give these a try!