The best tempo running shoes for wide feet
Fast running shoes for tempo runs and speed sessions that come in wide fits or have a roomy toe box.
Quick answer
For tempo runs with wide feet, our top pick is the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: comes in a wide fit and balanced cushioning. The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 and Altra Vanish Carbon 3 are close behind. Fast shoes are often cut narrow, so we favour ones with a wide version or a roomy forefoot.
Our picks
- Top match£180
Endorphin Speed 5
- Comes in a wide fit
- Balanced cushioning
- Bouncy, propulsive foam
Fit True to size, order the wide (2E) version
237g 8mm drop Nylon plate
- Strong alternative£140
FuelCell Rebel v5
- Comes in a wide fit
- Balanced cushioning
- Bouncy, propulsive foam
Fit True to size, order the wide (2E) version
223g 6mm drop
- Also great£220
Vanish Carbon 3
- Roomy, foot-shaped toe box
- Balanced cushioning
- Bouncy, propulsive foam
Fit True to size, roomy toe box as standard
220g 4mm drop Carbon plate
Our picks
- Top match£180
Endorphin Speed 5
- Comes in a wide fit
- Balanced cushioning
- Bouncy, propulsive foam
Fit True to size, order the wide (2E) version
204g 8mm drop Nylon plate
- Strong alternative£140
FuelCell Rebel v5
- Comes in a wide fit
- Balanced cushioning
- Bouncy, propulsive foam
Fit True to size, order the wide (2E) version
177g 6mm drop
- Also great£140
Mach 7
- Comes in a wide fit
- Balanced cushioning
- Light at 203g
Fit True to size, order the wide (2E) version
203g 5mm drop
How they compare
| Shoe | Price | Weight (men's / women's) | Drop | Plate | Wide fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 | £180 | 237g / 204g | 8mm | Nylon | Yes |
| New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 | £140 | 223g / 177g | 6mm | None | Yes |
| Altra Vanish Carbon 3 | £220 | 220g / 192g | 4mm | Carbon | Roomy toe box |
Why fast shoes run narrow
Racing and tempo shoes are built light and locked-down, which usually means a narrow, low-volume upper. Wide versions are rarer than for everyday trainers, so it's worth checking width before anything else.
If a shoe is only tight across the toes, a roomy toe box may be enough. If it's tight through the whole foot, look for a true wide fit.
Frequently asked questions
Do racing shoes come in wide fits?
A few do, but most don't. Wide-fit tempo shoes are more common, and many runners with wide feet race in them.
Should I size up in narrow speed shoes?
Going up a size adds length, not width, and a long shoe feels sloppy at speed. A wide fit or roomier model is the better fix.
How we picked
Every shoe we track is scored on cushioning, stability, responsiveness, weight, drop, plate, width options and price. For this guide we ran that scoring for a typical runner with these needs and show the top three. No brand or retailer can pay to appear. How we rank.
Header photo by Tom Morbey