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New Balance MW977 SKU #7411232(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- A rugged country walker featuring ROCK STOP™, waterproof leather, and seam sealing for exploring adventurous environments.
- ABZORB® in the heel and forefoot for exceptional shock absorption.
- ROLLBAR® TPU Graphite with TPU Post provides exceptional rearfoot stability.
- ROCK STOP™ Shock distribution plate that provides protection against rocks by minimizing pressure.
- Seam sealed, water resistant leather upper repels moisture to keep feet comfortable.
- Made with Gore-Tex® for the ultimate in waterproof protection.
- MOL-01 last.
- 18.80 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 9.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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- 86% "Felt true to size"
- 85% "Felt true to width"
- 74% "Excellent arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 120 Reviews Total
Bought these for daily exercise walking during the winter months. They definitely require a break in period as they're stiff, creating blisters on the back and side of my feet. Suggest wearing two pairs of socks or one heavy pair. Light and waterproof, they should be fine after break-in.
Posted: Oct 29, 2009
Reviewer: B B from AZ
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As always with zappos, shoes arrived fast. Sizing - accurate. Arch - moderate. Comfort - Good, but this shoe is sturdy so it will take a little while to truly break in. Would buy it again.
Posted: Oct 18, 2009
Reviewer: from California
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Not as pliable and loose fit as I thought, maybe because I haven't worn it enough. My Keens, also a mid-top, are more easily put on and more easily taken off without any hassle. The NB 977 seem to be not as easy as the Keens. Flexible is the word I'm looking for, when tying and putting on the shoes. Hope this helps.
Posted: Oct 17, 2009
Reviewer: from Mayfield, KY
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Excellent shoe for long shifts on your feet. I work 10-12 hours shifts on concrete and these perform wonderfully. My first pair lasted over two years. Very durable. Excellent ankle support with better-than-average arch support. You will definitely need another or additional insole support, as the one from New Balance is very thin. The toe box area is very roomy, and as a consequence, they run a little large. They do require some break-in time, especially around the ankle. These also are awesome for trail hiking, where they are waterproof. A little pricey, but I will order them again.
Posted: Oct 12, 2009
Reviewer: from NYC
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Excellent support for city & country walking/hiking. Light-weight makes them great for everyday wear. Unlike regular NB sneaker, this shoe gives ankle support helping to survive a long day on your feet.
Additional Brand Information
New Balance began as a Boston-based arch support company in the early 1900s, developed into a specialized manufacturer of shoes in the 1970s, and has grown to become a leading global athletic products company. Today New Balance is a family of brands including New Balance, Dunham, PF Flyers, Aravon, Warrior and Brine.
Since the days of selling arch supports to police officers and waiters, New Balance has been a brand concerned with meeting the needs of the everyday athlete. In pursuing this goal, they developed an "Endorsed By No One" philosophy, which holds that a superior product will sell itself better than any superstar athlete ever could. Part of producing New Balance shoes and athletic clothing is manufacturing it to fit all widths and sizes, because a better fit produces better performance.
To ensure the best fitting, best performing shoes and clothes, New Balance focuses on improving their technology and production methods. A big part of that is maintaining five manufacturing facilities here in the United States where they continue to produce New Balance shoes and apparel that meet the standards they've employed for 100 years. They have also remained committed to a core set of values that include integrity, teamwork and total customer satisfaction.
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Posted: Oct 5, 2009
Reviewer: Richard M from Bellingham, WA 98229
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I just received a second pair of NB MW977 that I ordered from Zappos. They are the only shoes that help with my balance problems. I've had a left knee replacement and a right foot with a bunion and hammertoe. They stabilize my walking. Thanks Zappos, for the excellent overnight VIP service.
Posted: Sep 28, 2009
Reviewer: Bruce E from Colfax, Washington
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I tried on the boot and discovered they are a half size too small. I have never had this problem with New Balance before. I wish Zappos would clearly mark the country of origin on the product description page. All previous New Balance shoes I have bought were made in the US. I rated them 1 star because there is no "no rating" option.
Posted: Sep 25, 2009
Reviewer: from Virginia
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I bought the the 9.5 EE and have been very happy with it, although the shoe runs a little large. I\'ve walked about six miles a day in these shoes for the last 4 weeks. They are a comfortable, nice-looking pair of boots. I did get lace blisters for the first week or so on my right foot, but they went away after the shoe was broken in. I didn\'t get any other blisters or foot pains that I sometimes get with shoes that don\'t fit well or that have extremely hard soles.
Posted: Sep 18, 2009
Reviewer: Cliff o from florida
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Purchased these shoes for a vacation trip to Alaska. I have never owned a pair of hiking shoes more comfortable than these. Even when the weather was wet my toes stayed dry and shoes stayed comfortable. I have worn NB walking and running shoes for years and these are every bit as good as those have been. I am an unconditional supporter.
Posted: Sep 17, 2009
Reviewer: Colin L from Bay Area, California
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These are great shoes. I wore my first pair into the ground, and bought the second pair without any hesitation. The light weightedness is the really important feature for me. They are so comfortable to walk all day in, and you do not end in the evening feeling like you have been dragging lead weights around your feet.
Posted: Sep 3, 2009
Reviewer: from New York City
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This is the second pair that I have bought. It is replacing a pair that wore out and when repaired did not give me the proper balance. I have balance problems due to weak leg muscles and my physical therapist recommended this type of shoe over my New Balance sneaker-type walking shoe. She tested me in these and the sneakers and I had better balance in these. I walk well in these shoes, I use a cane also, but the fit, and the balance is what counts. I recommend it to anyone who needs support for balance. The shoes are well-made and easy to keep. I wear mine at least five days a week and the pair that I replaced I had for two years.
Posted: Sep 1, 2009
Reviewer: Mark g from virginia
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Very satisfied. Paid a little more than I ever had for shoes, I'm a cheapskate, but cost was well worth it. I usually get 2x, but due to availability I got 4x and realized maybe this is what I needed all along. Extremely comfortable from the first day, quality is obvious, Gore-Tex is very light and being one that can never find the right fit, at 57 years old, I believe I have this time. I normally don't leave feedback, but these shoes deserve it. Thanks, I'll be back. The length size I normally buy is a 1/2 size bigger, due to the recommendations I read on the Zappos website.
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Posted: Aug 26, 2009
Reviewer: from California
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Nice shoe, but seems a bit narrow. I ordered EE and it was still pretty tight. I added orthotics because I have fallen arches, but then I do the same with most shoes. After several weeks now, they are still a bit snug, but a nice boot. I would order them again, but in a wider size.
Posted: Aug 26, 2009
Reviewer: from central illinois
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This is my second pair of New Balance walking/hiking shoes. My old ones (below the ankle,still functional) have done nearly three years all terrain walking/hiking. I find this new pair very comfortable with greater ankle support. I am very pleased and expect many miles of hiking in them. Zappo\'s service is excellent
Posted: Aug 17, 2009
Reviewer: from Los Angeles
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I ordered these shoes for a trip to Alaska. I chose them because of NB's reputation for sturdy supportive arches. I found these shoes to have less support that their typical athletic shoes and was disappointed. Otherwise they look great, seemed to hold well.
Posted: Aug 13, 2009
Reviewer: Stephen V from New York
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I wear New Balance everyday for work and I'm very happy with them so I tried their hiking shoes. I have only worn them once but I'm very happy with them. Very comfortable hiking shoes.
Posted: Jul 31, 2009
Reviewer: from Westford, MA
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I wear EEEE shoes and therefore have limited options. I find these shoes to be perfectly fitted and very comfortable for the type of hiking we did in the last month. I found them to be the right size and width (I wear size 12 and EEEE for sneakers and hiking boots) and these were just the right fit.
Posted: Jul 10, 2009
Reviewer: James S from NY
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I bought these to use for hunting in Colorado this September. I have worn them and hiked in them around my hometown, they are comfortable and required no break in period. Hopefully they will perform equally as well in the mountains. I have worn them in wet grass and so far they are waterproof as well.I have a previous pair of a NB shoe of similar quality but not Gore-Tex . This persuaded me to buy these. If there is anything wrong with them I would say it is the cost. They aren't cheap.
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These are awesome shoes. I have had a pair of these and worn them almost every day for 3 or 4 years. They've held up great and are totally comfortable shoes. There's still a bit of life in my old pair, but they are getting a bit long in the tooth, so I grabbed another pair while I still could.
Posted: Jun 23, 2009
Reviewer: Ted C from Colorado
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I walk and hike about 2,000 miles a year and I've been wearing this boot for four or five years, getting 1000-1200 miles on it. It provides both comfort and support. I under pronate, though, so the outside heel wears down faster than I would like. Can't be beat for walking and day-hiking.
