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New Balance WR8512

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 4
  • Total Losses: 8
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20008
  • Running shoe built for the neutral to underpronator who requires enhanced cushioning.
  • Utilizing New Balance's latest in NB Zip heel cushioning technology, the WR8512 is an innovative running shoe built for the competitive athlete looking for style and a responsive ride.
  • Synthetic/mesh upper is lightweight and supportive.
  • Ghille lacing.
  • ABZORB® forefoot offers excellent cushioning and compression set properties. A blend of DuPont™ Engage® Isoprene rubber and proprietary materials provides the ultimate ride.
  • NB ZIP heel technology with strategically placed struts engineered between top and bottom plates, formulated for optimal cushioning, responsiveness, and durability.
  • ACTEVA™ Midsole increases resistance to compression set.
  • Blown rubber outsole is lightweight and cushioned.
  • N-DURANCE® rubber compound heel for maximum durability.
  • PL-1 last.
  • Weight: 9 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 6.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
  • Enhance your runs with these running accessories:

Average Customer Ratings (based on 7 reviews)

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

Posted: 2010-05-08 09:00:28
Reviewer: Tammy from Louisiana
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Awesome Shoes! Very comfortable and light weight almost like wearing nothing at all. I work in the surgery dept and am on my feet all day, these shoes were a godsend. The size was true and never needed any breaking in as they were comfortable right out of the box. As always New Balance super exceeds expectations!
Posted: 2010-01-16 07:40:02
Reviewer: Anonymous from Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These were great right out of the box. I tend to underpronate, and these shoes appear to neutralize that tendency without overcorrecting.
Posted: 2009-10-26 09:51:56
Reviewer: Anonymous from Baltimore, MD
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love these shoes! I bought these in pink and gray in my regular size and they fit perfectly straight out of the box. They have easily become my favorite pair of shoes. No complaints!
Posted: 2009-10-16 08:17:42
Reviewer: Julie from Illinois
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These shoes are some of the most comfortable shoes I have owned for working out. The support is incredible. The size seemed to run just a little tight in the width but I could have resolved that by going with a slightly larger width. I would highly suggest this shoe for anyone looking for a great day to day workout shoe.
Posted: 2010-02-14 15:30:34
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle, WA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
These shoes are even better-looking than they appear in the photo. They're comfortable, have enough room in the toe and width across, and didn't need any breaking in.
Posted: 2010-01-28 06:17:37
Reviewer: Anonymous from Easton, PA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these shoes, they are super light and comfortable. I use them for aerobics classes, running and the elliptical. After a few months the insert gets a little worn down, but a drugstore gel insert will fix that. Very nice, would buy again.
Posted: 2009-09-28 19:30:54
Reviewer: Des G from Studio City, CA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
This is a comfortable shoe with a great feeling footbed. It's also lightweight and looks good on my size 12B foot (not a typo!). My only complaint is that the silver band (not leather, that wraps around the front of the shoe and over the top of the foot to where the laces start) is binding and doesn't feel good. I have an average width foot, but I don't like any feeling of restriction or pressure like that in my shoes. I'm keeping them because I do like them overall, and I'll probably get used to it, but if you have a wide foot or sensitive feet, these might not be the best choice.

Polliwalks Sesame Street (Infant/Toddler/Youth)

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 19
  • Total Losses: 19
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #30000
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  • Now Polliwalks™ can tell you how to get to Sesame Street!
  • Sesame Street inspired shoes are available in Oscar the Grouch, Elmo and Cookie Monster styles.
  • Closed cell foam upper is soft and flexible.
  • Molded soft foam construction ensures these shoes will be comfortable the very first time they wear them.
  • Slip-on styling with back strap to ensure a secure fit.
  • Sesame Street logo appears on back strap.
  • Slip resistant sole leaves fun prints.
  • Hand or machine washable.
  • Weight: 3 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8 Toddler. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 8 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2010-07-06 06:34:47
Reviewer: Anonymous from NYC, NY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My 3-year old daughter loves these shoes. We made them a reward for a good week on the potty and she wears them proudly and gets lots of compliments. They look clunky, but she hasn\'t had any trouble walking in them.
Posted: 2010-04-20 14:05:31
Reviewer: Beth from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
We love these so much this is our 2nd pair for my grandson. He wore these all last year even in winter with socks. Poor Elmo's eyes were wearing off and he outgrew them so we purchased another pair. We received many compliments on these and everyone wanted to know where to get them.
Posted: 2009-11-22 10:46:31
Reviewer: Anonymous from Vienna, VA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My son and I love these shoes. He runs in them without tripping and they don't fall off! They're hard to find; glad I could find them here!
Posted: 2009-09-12 03:39:07
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Bought these for my grandaughter she had seen a little girl with the shoes and followed her around store lol.Of course being grandma had to find her a pair!! Both my grandson and hers absolutely love them!!He actually wakes up looking for his froggy ones!! She has Elmo!! Worth the price!
Posted: 2009-09-05 23:42:46
Reviewer: Judith from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These crocs are absolutely fantastic. My two year old daughter loves them. They are comfortable, easy to put on, and durable. I would buy a second pair in a heartbeat.
Posted: 2009-07-28 09:14:20
Reviewer: SUSAN from PITTSBURGH
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I bought these for my Grandson who is 1 & loves Elmo. They are great! Size was true, and the quality is great, too. He loves them and does not want to take them off. It is so much fun to see him enjoy his Elmo shoes.
Posted: 2009-12-06 04:28:55
Reviewer: Liz from ny
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
We bought these for my 3 year old to wear on a cruise vacation. He was very comfortable in these. He was also quite popular with the rest of the toddlers aboard; we bought the Elmo style. Polliwalks are a great product. I could see where this particular style may be a bit clunky for new walkers though.
Posted: 2009-10-20 03:28:50
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
My daughter loves Elmo. I got them even though it's more expensive than other online stores, but this is the only store carries her size. It runs a little bigger; for the style is too bulky for me. But I guess my daughter still likes them

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