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New Balance WA790/WR790

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 56
  • Total Losses: 60
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20006
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • An ultra lightweight trail racing shoe built low to the ground to maximize responsiveness.
  • ACTEVA™ in the heel and midsole is a superior light weight foam with exceptional durability made with DuPont™ Engage®. This is 12% lighter than standard foam.
  • N-DURANCE® rubber compound outsole offers maximum durability in high-wear areas.
  • ROCK STOP™ shock absorption plate that provides protection against rocks by minimizing pressure.
  • Strobel lasted RL-3.
  • Weight: 6.6 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 287 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2007-02-16 07:19:38
Reviewer: Anonymous from Weehawken, NJ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Fun, lightweight shoe - This sneaker is amazingly lightweight and comfortable. You won't go wrong w/this one!
Posted: 2007-02-26 16:01:49
Reviewer: Anonymous from Oklahoma
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A Great, Lightweight Shoe - I ordered a pair of these and some Sauconys. This NB shoe, unlike heavier NB styles I've worn, is a dream to wear. At the end of a full day on my feet, I still feel great. The mesh over the toe keeps the foot cool (not a cold weather shoe!), but in temperate climates it's great outdoors and, of course, indoors also.
Posted: 2007-03-07 10:59:19
Reviewer: Anonymous from Santa Monica, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Just what I hoped they'd be! This is my first pair of New Balance; normally they don't fit my foot. But these super lightweight, comfortable and stylish shoes have taken over my shoe collection. I love them! My only concern is that the soles may wear too quickly, they're very soft. But until then, I am loving these shoes!
Posted: 2007-03-08 08:31:08
Reviewer: Anonymous from Jersey Girl
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Finally New Balance with style! These kicks are awesome! They are a tight fit, but I think a 1/2 size up will be too big, and I know they will eventually stretch. The color on the web says brown, but it's really a warm gray, the picture is more true to its color than what they say it is. The laces are some kind of weird shape; I may get new laces for them. Overall, I love them!
Posted: 2007-03-14 14:50:28
Reviewer: Tam from West Virginia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great Shoe - These are an extremely comfortable pair of tennis shoes. I wouldn't recommend them for jogging or even large amounts of walking, but just for an everyday tennis shoe for shopping/playing/working, they're great. Very lightweight.
Posted: 2007-03-16 16:52:17
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Cute New Balance - I'm in love with these shoes! They are as supportive as my less attractive running and trail shoes, but they're really light and much cuter. They fit great, too. I wore them for the first time today and got a ton of complements.
Posted: 2007-03-20 09:51:11
Reviewer: Nadine from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfortable...! This shoe felt like a slipper, low profile so no rubbing around your ankle bone, can be worn without socks because it is still comfortable with no rubbing. I would highly recommend this shoe for a light weight shoe. The brown/white color is actually a light grey; not brown.
Posted: 2007-03-22 17:23:19
Reviewer: Amy from Tennessee
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
GREAT!! These are great shoes...I think that they run true to size. They are so light weight and comfortable!! Highly recommend them!!
Posted: 2007-03-27 11:44:38
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York, NY
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
So far, so good - Just went for my first run with these shoes. They are very light, and quite comfortable. Not much cushioning, but still good support for such a light shoe. So far, I'm happy!
Posted: 2007-04-01 20:45:50
Reviewer: Anonymous from Saint Louis, MO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are the shoes you've been looking for! I need to wear an orthotic insert for a fallen arch and these are the first pair of shoes that actually feel good even without! They weigh nothing and feel so cushy and good when you walk!

Propet Vista Walker

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 12
  • Total Losses: 11
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #20162
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Flexible, soft napa leather uppers.
  • Cool mesh lined.
  • Polyurethane outsole for traction and durability.
  • Full rounded toe for natural comfort.
  • Padded tongue and collar.
  • Internal heel counter.
  • Cushioned removable Orthotic.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 7 reviews)

Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)

Posted: 2002-08-18 08:45:04
Reviewer: Greg M from West Decatur, PA
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (1 Stars) Style: (1 Stars)
Colored Socks. I was not pleased with these shoes. They are too tight (3X wide. I have an old pair the same size that fit perfectly - sizing is inconsistent. More than this, however, after my first five wearings, my white socks are still being colored black and brown from the leather upper dye.
Posted: 2005-10-27 14:22:54
Reviewer: Gwr from AL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
OH MY BIG FEET - Great shoes! Fit and wear perfect on my wide feet. Thanks Zappos for a great deal and super fast shipping !!!
Posted: 2006-05-17 05:29:20
Reviewer: Anonymous from Germantown, Maryland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Good Shoes. My husband says they're comfortable, they're light, and he likes them. He has a narrow foot (B width) and they fit fine.
Posted: 2006-05-28 02:45:20
Reviewer: Chuck F from Northern NJ.
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Best looking shoes I own.. I'm glad I bought these, they're the best.
Posted: 2006-05-29 14:11:29
Reviewer: Doug from california
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Not for the big wearer - Good for the first few hours but then less supportive, less cushioning. Fit was fine but overall construction was weak.
Posted: 2006-11-26 07:18:13
Reviewer: Ed from Panama City, FL
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
No Break-In - These shoes fit out of the box in my 9 Narrow size. No break-in needed--just wear them and enjoy!
Posted: 2007-12-29 17:17:54
Reviewer: Claude R from , Washington
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (2 Stars)
I wore this shoe every day for 18 months in Lagos Nigeria. It looks as good as the day I bought it, with the exception of the soles. They wore down way before the rest of the shoe. I will buy another pair soon.

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