roomy toe box

[doctorpong]

I'm having a lot of trouble finding shoes that have a roomy enough toe box (without the whole shoe being wide). The Prince T-22 fits well, but sole only lasted 3 months for me. Thanks in advance

 

[WildVolley]

I'm having a lot of trouble finding shoes that have a roomy enough toe box (without the whole shoe being wide). The Prince T-22 fits well, but sole only lasted 3 months for me. Thanks in advance

I find that the Yonex 304 toe box is roomier than the T22s. However, the T-22 has a much more durable sole in my experience. The Yonex has a normal width heel.

T-22s have fairly durable soles, so if you want more durability, you'll probably need to go to a shoe like the Barricade or just find something with a warranty and send them back after 3 months. At least that way you can get 6-months worth of shoes per purchase. The regular Barricades (sorry, a few years back, so I don't know the model #) weren't wide enough for my toes.

 

[Lukhas]

Babolat SFX, Nike Air Max Cage. Asics' GR4, but it's rather long than wide. EDIT: Maybe not the Cage though, a bit loose overall, not only in the toe box.

 

[siata94]

I've used many pairs of T22s, current shoes are Babolat SFX, a much much much roomier toe box compared to T22s. Only had them for about 6 weeks so can't comment on durability but then again T22s last me 6 months+.

 

[leroy_sunset]

I got the New Balance 996 in 11.5 EE - they are a bit wide mid-foot, but my heel is firmly in place, so I just lace them up tighter. I usually wear T9 Roadsters, or T22s.

Durability is not great on the 996, but they have a 1 year warranty, so I will get 2 pair for the price of one. I always break through the sides of my Prince shoes before the soles wear out, so no warranty claims for me.

 

[AYone]

K-swiss Big shots as well are roomy. I think a common strategy is to go a half size to a size bigger and wear thorlo socks. That's what I do. I am a common victim of toe bruising. Surprisingly SFX's started letting me down.