About Waldlaufer: Waldlaufer is a German comfort shoe maker, founded in 1960 in the Palatinate Forest. They produce women’s footwear in EU sizing, with multiple width fittings (H, K and M) across much of the range. We find them one of the best brands we stock for wider or swollen feet, orthotics and everyday comfort, without the bulky look of traditional orthopaedic shoes.
Waldläufer women’s shoes are made for comfort, with generous width fittings and removable footbeds that leave room for an orthotic. They generally come up true to size, and the roomy fit suits wider feet and high insteps well. We stock from EU 36 (UK 3) to EU 42 (UK 8).
Waldlaufer’s wide width code (roughly EE), offered on many styles and a good starting point if you need more room than a standard fashion shoe.
An extra-wide width code (roughly EEE), with more forefoot room than H and often chosen for bunions, hammertoes or swelling.
A cushioned insole that lifts out to make room for an orthotic, add depth, or simply for cleaning.
We find Waldlaufer generally true to size in EU length, but the volume is generous. Many styles feel wide and deep even in an H fitting, so match your foot length to the chart first and then choose the width code that suits you.
H is Waldlaufer’s wide fitting (roughly EE), K is extra wide (roughly EEE) and M is their widest option for particularly broad or swollen feet. Not every style comes in every width, so check the product listing for the code on that pair.
Yes, this is where Waldlaufer really earns its place on our shelves. The K and M fittings give genuine extra room through the forefoot, and many uppers use soft or stretch leather around the ball of the foot.
Almost every Waldlaufer style has a removable footbed, so your own orthotic usually drops straight in. Taking the factory insole out also adds a little extra depth if you need it.
Usually not. We would pick the right width code (H, K or M) in your usual length rather than going up a size, which can leave the heel loose. If your feet swell during the day, try shoes on in the afternoon when they are at their largest.
Customers who are on their feet all day often rate Waldlaufer very highly. The cushioned footbed, roomy toe box and lightweight sole units are built for walking comfort rather than short spells sitting down.
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