Narrow Shoes
Every shoe we have assessed that comes in a narrow fitting. Narrow options are far rarer than wide ones, and a heel that slips is its own injury risk, which is why this short list is worth having.
14 shoes published · Updated 18 Sep 2026
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ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 28
Spec AnalysisMax-cushion neutral, 8 mm drop, lighter than the 27 — not yet tested.
ASICS GT-2000 15
Spec AnalysisLight, soft, geometry-guided stability at 8 mm drop — not yet tested.
Brooks Addiction Walker 2
Spec AnalysisMotion control, leather, four widths, high drop — not yet tested.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Spec AnalysisUntested. A 13.5 mm measured drop makes this one of the highest-drop mainstream trainers on sale - which is the point, not a flaw.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Spec AnalysisOn an independent lab’s calipers the drop fell 3.3 mm from the GTS 24 and the midsole went from firm to soft — a different prescription, not a refresh. Not tested by…
Brooks Ghost 17
Spec AnalysisUntested. Unusually honest spec sheet - every published figure lands within half a millimetre of the lab measurement.
Brooks Ghost 18
Spec AnalysisBrooks publishes a 10 mm drop; a lab measured 12.2 mm. Four widths. Not tested by us.
HOKA Bondi 9
Spec AnalysisUntested. HOKA states a 5 mm drop; an independent lab measured 9.1 mm, and the forefoot stack is nearly 6 mm off the published figure.
HOKA Clifton 10
Spec AnalysisUntested. HOKA states an 8 mm drop; an independent lab measured 12.4 mm - the largest published-to-measured gap we have logged.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15
Spec AnalysisHeavy, plated stability in four widths — not yet tested.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15
Spec AnalysisNeutral, tall, four widths, 6 mm drop — not yet tested.
New Balance Made in USA 990v6
Spec AnalysisNew Balance publishes no weight, drop or stack height for the 990v6, but it does publish B through 6E widths — and that range is why it still matters. Not tested by…
Orthofeet Coral
Spec AnalysisExtra depth, published quarter-inch removable insole, four widths A–2E, 15.7 mm drop — not yet tested.
Saucony Ride 19
Spec AnalysisLight neutral daily trainer, 8 mm drop, wider base than the 18 — not yet tested.
What each tier is allowed to claim
The tier on a page governs what we are willing to say about the shoe. We would rather publish a smaller number than imply we measured something we did not.
Measured, then worn
Weighed and measured on the bench, then worn for recorded miles on recorded surfaces. Scored on all nine criteria. The only tier eligible for the seal.
Measured, not yet worn
Physically weighed, measured and stress-tested for stability, but not worn far enough to judge comfort over distance or durability. Carries measurements and an Orthotic Volume Rating — no overall score.
Not in our hands
A podiatrist's reading of the manufacturer's published specification, plus what the clinical literature says about that construction. No score and no seal, on purpose.
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