We women who wear size 11 or larger shoes already know that.
Well, according toOrthoInfo, the whole breaking-in thing is a myth.
But we longed for more selection and style.
Some have offered women’s shoes in larger sizes for years, while others are new and exciting.
We’ve done our best to include styles ranging from classic to elegant to super funky.
So pull up a chair, put your feet up, and check out these options.
Stuart Weitzman
Let’s start with a classic.
Celebrity Weitzman fans includeTaylor Swift,Kate Middleton, andWillow Smith.
Perhaps the company remains successful because of its spirit of optimism and commitment to making customers happy.
We may not often head to Nordstrom for bargains, but we do go there for quality and selection.
And the women’s shoe section of itswebsiteprovides a spectacular tool for searching, filtering, and browsing.
Take it for a spin!
Dansko
What’s on your doctor’s feet?
Or the feet of the nurse at your local clinic?
What footwear does your kid’s teacher favor?
Dansko has come a long way in the past 23 years.
It’s a tiny company based in Massachusetts and originated in 1951.
This is a place to find well-made footwear that bucks fashion trends and is designed to last years.
Margaux
Margauxis a new-ish shoe company we’re excited about.
But they went farther than that.
Margaux has put comfort and size inclusivity at the center of its business plan (viaMargaux).
Hence, most of their beautiful, handmade shoes can be purchased in sizes 3-13 or 14.
When we searched size 13 on the company’s website, 44 options popped up.
For size 14, there were 20 options.
At the other end of the spectrum are thesemaple suede platform Chelsea boots, available in sizes 3-13.5.
Yes, they’re all pricey, but the site does run sales, including thislast-chance sale page.
Margaux also offers a bridal line, so this option is also available for fitting bridal shoes.
So if you’re interested in winter 2022 styles, you may want to check out Eytys ASAP.
Nordstrom Rack
Most people have heard of Nordstrom department stores.
Unfortunately, a lot of us can’t afford to shop there often.
EnterNordstrom Rack, Nordstrom’s off-price sibling.
But if there’s not a Rack near you, no worries!
Because the store’s online selection is far better than what the brick-and-mortar stores can offer.
We challenge you to find more selections in this size range in any one place.
As of this writing, almost 4,000 options are available.
There’s also a terrific filtering tool that allows you to sort by features like heel height and price.
Styles are diverse and current, and savings are significantup to 70% off original prices in some cases.
Demonia Cult
Here’s one you may not be familiar with.
Especially if your feet are larger than size 10 and you adore platform shoes and combat boots.
Because at Demonia Cult, all styles are available in sizes up to at least 12.
It sells only women’s and unisex styles, all with a distinctive edge.
Many women’s styles featured at DSW are available in sizes up to 13.
Another cool thing about DSW is the unique Soles4Souls program the company started as a way of giving back.
Net-a-Porter
High-end is your thing.
At the time of this writing, we searched for U.S. size 12 and got over a thousand results.
For U.S. size 13, there were 47 results.
But Birkenstocks have been around in some form since before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Of course, everyone familiar with Birkenstocks has opinions on them, starting with their distinctivesome would say unattractiveappearance.
But Birks were designed to be functional, not pretty.
Many of the styles are offered in large sizes, and the website features an excellent online filtering tool.
When we selected women’s sizes 12-12.5, we were shown 188 options.
Dr. Martens
Doc Martensare iconic.
They’ve existed in some form since 1901, predating everyone alive today.
In its earliest incarnations, Docs were favored by older women and workers.
The brand is absolutely committed to providing shoes that fit everyone.
The site currently lists 364 women’s styles in size 1 and 226 in size 12.
The site features a great sale page with hundreds of styles on sale at significant savings.
As far as regular pricing goes, the most expensive women’s shoes on the site cost $270.
Dr. Marten’s is committed to sustainability in various ways, including working to combat climate change.
