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 Altra Superior or Lone Peak have a wide toe box. Been there done that.  
 I'll have to see if the local-ish REI has those in stock  
 They usually do. If you try some, get them about a size bigger than what "fits." They should not be touching the front of your feet at all. Big ol' roomy clown shoes. Avoid the all-weather versions, also.  
 All weather means they suck in all weather. 😂

They did not have anything else when I bought these Merrills, which I really like, but... My dang feet are getting wider the more miles I put on them. Even with me getting a heck of a lot lighter. It's a bit annoying. My feets were already shaped like tennis rackets. 😅 
 Yeah, same thing happened for us. I hate a "normal" shoe now. I had Merrells before, also. Compared to the Altras, they're like going through Chinese foot binding. Who the hell are all these people with the long, narrow feet? 
 Interesting we are treading the same path. 😅 
 Me 3 - been in merrels for years - way to tight now.. starting using ASICS light weight running shoes , really want to try some barefoot options now 
 Do they sell a 14 eeee? 
 They usually have a regular and a wide. Their wide is pretty wide because the toe box is wide to begin with. I wear regular width Altras and I wear a EEE in work boots, for whatever that's worth. Scamazon will give you a try before you buy deal or at least free returns. I'd abuse that and try a few just to see.