Men's 4E Size Waterproof Shoes + FREE SHIPPING (2024)

FAQs

Who makes shoes with 4E? ›

Our selection of men's 4E width shoes include favorite brands such as New Balance, Dunham, Orthofeet and our own exclusive Hitchco*ck Shoes line.

2E and 4E are two of the most common 'E' letter sizes, and similar to 'A' letter widths, adding more Es will increase the overall width. For men, a 2E is considered a Wide shoe, while a 4E or larger will be considered Extra Wide. For women, a 2E or larger is considered an Extra Wide shoe.

Water repellent shoes are ideal for everyday use, as they provide a basic level of protection from light showers and splashes. Waterproof shoes, on the other hand, offer a higher level of protection against more intense and prolonged wet conditions.

You're running in snow: Waterproof shoes will keep moisture from snow from passing through the fabric uppers, and when combined with gaiters, the snow is unlikely to come in through the top. They will also keep your feet warmer than non-waterproof shoes.

The most frequent 'E' letter sizes are 2E and 4E while adding more 'E's increases the overall width. As an example, 2E would be considered a wide shoe for men, and a 4E or larger would be an extra-wide. A 2E or anything larger, on the other hand, would be an extra-wide shoe for ladies.

However, while you can technically wear wide-fit shoes with standard feet, choosing the right width for you is best. Ill-fitting shoes may lead to discomfort, reduced support, and an increased risk of tripping.

To find your width, measure the marks for the widest part of your foot and use the inch-to-size table. For example, if you are a man with a U.S. size 14 length and your width measures 4-8/16", you will wear a medium width (D) shoe.

Though Navy SEALs didn't exist until 1962, the special operators made up for lost time, often wearing All Stars in lieu of standard-issue jungle boots on riverine operations in Vietnam. To this day, many frogmen still favor the sneakers for maritime missions.

There are two potential culprits for why your feet will get wet while wearing “waterproof” footwear: Design: it is very difficult to physically seal off footwear from external sources of moisture; Materials: the “waterproof” materials used in such footwear are not reliably waterproof and they trap perspiration.

How can I make my shoes waterproof permanently? ›

Making Your Shoes Waterproof

Thoroughly clean your shoes to remove dust and light debris from the surface. Rub wax or apply a waterproofing spray onto the entire upper portions of the shoes. Allow the shoes to dry overnight before wearing them, and reapply waterproofing products as often as needed.

In conclusion, a waterproof spray is an easy and effective way to protect them from water and other liquids. Not only does this keep your shoes looking great, it also makes them more comfortable to wear.

With no aftercare, waterproof shoes and boots should last a couple of years but with proper care, you can make sure they keep your feet dry for many more trips after that. Correct aftercare includes regular cleaning and reproofing, if you are an avid hiker, we'd recommend reproofing 3 or 4 times a year.

For over 70 years, Hitchco*ck Shoes has pioneered the development of wide-width shoes first for men and recently for women too. As leading wide shoe specialists, we offer more than 500 styles of high-quality footwear in widths 2E - 8E.

With each width increment D > E > EE > EEE the shoe last grows in volume, allowing the fitting of wider bridge / instep. The size difference between EE (Extra Wide) and EEE (Triple Wide) is approximately 4,5 mm (0.18 inch). The difference between D (Normal Width) and the new EEE (Triple Wide) is 13,5 mm (0.53 inch).

2. What does 2E and 4E represents in footwear sizes? 2E is “wide” and 4E is “extra wide” of shoe width.