Head-to-head · Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes

Brooks Ghost Max 2 vs Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.8 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious buyers who want plush cushioning, easy slip-on convenience, and a roomy wide or extra-wide fit for everyday walking and standing. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #6 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes

Brooks Ghost Max 2

3.8

$159.01as of Jul 5

The Brooks Ghost Max 2 is the roomy-toe-box cushion pick — a max-stack neutral shoe offered in Wide (2E) and Extra Wide (4E) that pairs plush DNA LOFT v3 foam with a smooth GlideRoll rocker. RunRepeat scored it 84/100; Believe in the Run was more measured at 10/15, noting a firmer-but-more-responsive ride. It is a comfortable, dependable daily walker and one of the few shoes reviewers say takes orthotics well. The knocks are weight and softness-over-stability, and the standard toe box is tapered, so size into the wide build.

Strengths

— Max-cushion 39 mm heel stack of nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 foam for plush, protective comfort
— Offered in Medium (1D), Wide (2E), and Extra Wide (4E) — a strong pick for bunions, swelling, and wide feet
— GlideRoll rocker geometry smooths heel-to-toe transitions for a comfortable walking gait

Watch-outs

— Heavy — about 0.8 oz more than the original Ghost Max
— Softer foam makes it less stable and supportive than firmer walkers, and unsuited to faster running
— Standard (D) width has a tapered toe box; you need the 2E or 4E to open it up

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit

4.4

$58.45as of Jul 5

The Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit is the best value in the category and the most-reviewed shoe on this list — a 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,000 ratings, usually under $70. It pairs Skechers' removable, podiatrist-designed Arch Fit insole with a plush ULTRA GO foam midsole, and it comes in Standard, Wide, and X-Wide (4E), so size 11 wide feet are covered. The stretch-fit slip-on is effortless to put on and machine washable. The trade-offs are a lace-free fit and some owner reports of the sole liner wearing over time.

Strengths

— Outstanding value — a 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,000 ratings, typically well under $70
— Sold in Standard, Wide, and X-Wide (4E), and the size 11 extra-wide build is a real SKU
— Removable podiatrist-designed Arch Fit insole that flat- and wide-footed buyers say rivals custom orthotics

Watch-outs

— Slip-on, lace-free fit gives less lockdown and adjustability than a laced shoe
— Owners commonly report the inner sole liner peeling or wearing after a few months
— Standard width runs tight for some feet — you need the Wide or X-Wide build

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How they stack up

Brooks Ghost Max 2

A plush, rockered everyday cushion shoe with a roomy wide toe box, but softer and less stable than the New Balance 928v3 or Brooks Addiction Walker 2. Reviewers pair it with the Saucony Echelon 10 as the two shoes designed for orthotics. It is lighter and more wearable casually than the dedicated walkers, but its review scores trail the HOKA Bondi 9.

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit

The best value here by a wide margin and the most-reviewed shoe on the list, but it gives up the structured motion control of the New Balance 928v3 and Brooks Addiction Walker 2 and the cushioning refinement of the HOKA Bondi 9. It is a slip-on built for easy everyday comfort, not a locked-down support shoe.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Brooks Ghost Max 2	Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit
Weight	10.8 oz (306 g)	—
Width	1D (Medium), 2E (Wide), 4E (Extra Wide)	Standard, Wide, X-Wide (4E)
Cushioning	DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)	ULTRA GO foam midsole
Upper Material	Engineered Air Mesh	Breathable engineered mesh
Outsole	Blown rubber	Traction rubber
Heel-to-Toe Drop	6 mm	—
Best Use	Daily walking, long miles	Everyday walking, all-day standing
Support	Neutral + GlideRoll rocker	Arch Fit

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