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Overall:5.0 stars Comfort:4.5 stars Look:5.0 stars

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New Balance MW749
SKU #7355942
Brown
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This is the latest style in the 740 country walking series (the last style being the MW748, sku#7224692).
A rugged Country Walking shoe that combines athletic features with rich outdoor styling.
ABZORB® in heel and forefoot provide optimal shock absorption and no compression set.
STABILITY WEB® is a structured lightweight arch support that provides optimal rigidity preventing midfoot flex.
Leather/Nubuck/mesh upper.
External counter.
Rich eyerow hardware.
AL-1 last.
14.00 oz.
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Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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  • Fit Survey:
  • 72% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to size".
  • 68% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to width".
  • 71% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe had
    "Excellent arch support".
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New Balance MW749
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New Balance

Related Brand Categories:
New Balance Men's Walking Shoes
New Balance Men's Trail
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Stability
Cushion

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 72% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 68% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 71% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"

Customer Rating/Review

New Balance MW749
Number of reviews: 33
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 4.5 stars  Look: 5.0 stars



2008-10-02 16:15:10 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Scott M from Maiden, N.C.
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

New Balance 749 - Got an 11EE to start with, but it was a little narrow. So I went with a 101/2 4E. It felt a lot more comfortable being a little wider. Shoes feel as if they are already broke in when I first put them on. I swear by New Balance shoes!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: New Balance 965


2008-09-01 21:57:03 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Sam from Palo Alto, CA
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:2 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Disappointed with color - I owned a pair of brown MW748 that I wore out. I had a 9 wide. These fit similarly, but were of a disappointing color. The brown is lighter and greyer than the MW748 shade of brown ... I thought it was quite ugly.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: MW748, which is discontinued, alas.


2008-08-16 09:11:27 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Charles G from South Carolina
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Good fit and good traction - I bought this shoe to hike the Israeli countryside and over all terrain. They functioned so well I bought another pair. My only complaint would be with the heel lining after 2 years it started to wear out while the rest of the shoe is as good as ever.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: WW749


2008-08-06 20:26:46 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: from Wisconsin
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Very comfortable. Great shoe for work if you have a casual dress code. Runs about a half size smaller than marked and is a little narrow, but that's ok with me since I have a narrow foot.


2008-08-05 14:47:01 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Ben H from Saranac Lake, New York
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:2 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

What is New Balance's Version of Wide? I have moderately wide feet, so I ordered a size 9 4E. The actual width of the 4E is not any wider than that of a size D. The toe box is narrow, and my feet still hang over the side. The heel is so wide that my feet slip right out when I walk. NB should make the actual shoe wider for 4E instead of just lazily adding more material to the heel. Other than that, they look great and are durable, but still extremely narrow and uncomfortable.


2008-07-23 16:12:38 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: from New York, NY
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked

The shoe is well constructed and attractive, however, after wearing the shoe for one day I experienced a great deal of foot pain. All my shoes are a 10M as these shoes were, but the fit was not true to size. Unfortunately, I discarded the box and now I am stuck with the shoe and have to purchase additional shoes. Rather disappointing.


2008-07-22 08:47:44 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Anonymous from Potomac Falls, VA
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Comfy but a little narrow. Color was a little darker than sample photographs and narrower than a typical double E size.


2008-07-18 06:14:39 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: from Montague, MA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great shoe - My husband has wide feet and he loves this shoe. Comfortable yet supportive, nice looking, too.


2008-07-17 16:47:57 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Sugarmaker from Vermont, NYC
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Great shoe runs small - Ordered the 749 and 965 at the same time in my size 10 1/2 4E. The 749 is too small, toe box too short. Have ordered 11s instead. Great service.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: 965


2008-06-15 16:41:51 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Leroy from Woodbury NJ
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Good Walker - This is my 5th pair of NB shoes and I bought them for walking my mutt. We walk over 2 mi. on sidewalk each day, and these shoes do a good job of protecting my left heal spur. Good fit, no rubs or blisters.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any NB trail or walking shoe.


2008-05-22 06:30:49 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: from Massachusetts
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

New Balance MW749 - These shoes are very comfortable. No breaking in was necessary. Shipping was extremely quick, had them in 2 days.


2008-05-19 12:37:19 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Stacey from Albuquerque, NM
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Excellent shoe!! True to form New Balance has yet again delivered an exceptional shoe. Very well made and comfortable. One of the few companies that also caters to a wide foot.


2008-05-16 23:04:05 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Jack from Las Cruces, NM
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

New Balance MW749 - I have trouble finding shoes wide enough for my feet. Zappos.com has taken the pain out of shoe shopping. I ordered the New Balance MW749 in size 10, 4E, and the fit was perfect. They are one of the most comfortable shoes I have worn straight out of the box, no break in required.


2008-05-13 14:37:36 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Ken from Norfolk, Va
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Nice walkers - They are a good shoe for walking, only complaint is they are a little heavy.


2008-05-10 05:20:59 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Size and width one notch small - These shoes would have been very comfortable if the width and size matched other New Balance shoes. They felt a half size too small and 4E felt like 2E or narrower.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: New Balance 965


2008-05-09 14:55:46 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: J.r. S from Wisnton-Salem, NC
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Comfortable casuals - Comfortable shoe for jeans and casual clothes. Minimal break-in required.


2008-05-09 06:31:43 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: from Colorado
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great Shoe - I have hard to fit feet - high arch and these shoes were comfortable right out of the box.


2008-05-02 05:47:28 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: C. H from Southwest Fl.
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

A-1 N. B. 749 - Excellent Shoe,From NEW BALANCE, Super Comfort& Excellent Wear. Will Buy From ZAPPOS Again & Again SUPER PRICE, SUPER SERVICE, SUPER FAST SHIPPING.


2008-04-30 05:28:30 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: from going to St. Petersburg, Russia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great for walking/hiking - I was looking for an all around light weight shoe for walking and hiking. This one is great for both. Very comfortable and sturdy.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: ?????


2008-04-23 13:57:14 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Cyndi from North Carolina
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

A great pair of shoes - I bought these for my husband to take on a trip he has coming up this summer. I suggested he wear them a few times to try out and break in. I think he has worn them everyday since then! Seriously he loves them and asked if they came in other colors. And this from a guy on his feet all day in a business setting.


2008-04-14 15:59:59 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Fred from fl
Overall:1 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:1 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Disappointed first round - What a bummer this shoe is. I order it in my size and it not only feels a full size too small but the EE isn't even close. I could barely get this shoe on my foot and when I did it was horrible. If you’re a real man with real man feet then go to a store to try it on first. I love Zappos but my only gripe is not being able to test fit it first. I'm going to try a bigger size and 4E width but my feelings for New Balance are pretty low at the moment.


2008-04-13 19:11:07 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Zappos F from Agua Dulce, California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Another great Zappos experience - I've purchased at least 10 pairs of shoes from Zappos over the years and have never been disappointed. Their return policy is second to none and I usually receive my order within 3 days. Unbelievable!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Anything from New Balance and / or North Face


2008-04-12 22:16:49 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Denny N from Winslow, Arizona
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

I have been wearing New Balance shoes for more than twenty years and I keep coming back for more when there is a need for footwear. I really appreciate the excellent service of Zappos.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: I wear a wide shoe and New Balance steps to the plate with several styles.


2008-03-21 08:51:40 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Penny from california
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Great! I purchased the MW748 last summer for my son to trapse around Germany. He loved them to death! He asked for a pair exactly like them. Unfortunately they are discontinued and we purchased these instead. He loves them!! He is hard on shoes and these have lasted so well. Very comfy also!!


2008-03-13 10:06:32 New Balance MW749
Reviewer: Richard D from North Carolina
Overall:2 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Disappointed - New Balance for me has always fit right out of the box. This pair although labeled 2E is too tight and hurts my left foot to the point I've stopped wearing them. The only good thing is the outer sole which is hard. I walk 5 miles every day on black top and need something that resists wear.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: I've sworn by New Balance for ever except for this pair.

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