Price facts
- Best price today: $26.10 used at Mercari (checked Nov 14, 2026).
Our take on the Athletic Works Men's Wide Width Front Runner
The Athletic Works Front Runner is a budget-priced men's sneaker built for everyday wear, sold in a wide width with a Memory Foam footbed. It is a lace-up athletic shoe aimed at people who stand or walk for long stretches and want room across the forefoot. Against name-brand trainers it trades cushioning depth and durability for a low-cost, roomy fit, and owners rate it well overall at 4.3 out of 5 from about 1,400 ratings.
Best forMen who need a wide-width fitStanding or walking all day at workCasual everyday wear and short walksShoppers wanting an inexpensive everyday sneaker
Pros
- Wide-width design gives room across the forefoot
- Memory Foam footbed adds step-in cushioning
- Lace-up closure lets wearers adjust the fit
- Light, simple athletic style for daily wear
- Strong overall owner rating for the price
Cons
Athletic Works Men's Wide Width Front Runner prices at every store
- MercariPre-owned
In stock
$26.10Checked 11 h ago - WalmartNew
Availability unknown
$17.98Checked Oct 31
Athletic Works Men's Wide Width Front Runner price history
Lowest price we've seen: $17.98 on Oct 31 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.
What reviewers say
- 4.3 / 51,400 ratings
Owners rate the Front Runner highly, mostly for its wide fit and comfort during long days on their feet. Complaints center on the footbed flattening and the shoe wearing out sooner than expected.
What people mention
- FitPraisedOwners say the wide width gives real room across the forefoot for broader feet.
- ComfortPraisedThe Memory Foam footbed is described as comfortable from the first wear.
Questions and answers
- Is this shoe actually wide?
- Yes. It is sold as a wide-width version of the Front Runner, with extra room across the forefoot compared with the standard width.
- Can I run in the Front Runner?
- It is an everyday athletic sneaker, not a running shoe. It works for walking and standing but lacks the cushioning and support for regular running.
- How does the Memory Foam footbed hold up?
- It feels soft at first, but some owners report it compressing and losing cushioning over months of daily wear.
- Does it fit true to size?
- Owners generally find it fits as expected, and the lace-up closure lets you tighten or loosen for a better fit.
- What is it best used for?
- Standing or walking all day, errands, and casual wear. It is not meant for hard training or sports.
- Where is the Athletic Works Men's Wide Width Front Runner cheapest?
- At Mercari, for $26.10, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Athletic Works Men's Wide Width Front Runner?
- Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,400 ratings.
