Customer Reviews New Balance MO1500

You are always supposed to get one size bigger with Recs. NEVER get your size b/c they run small! I have two pairs now! About to buy them all.

Legendary Service - After searching several large retailers of outdoor gear I discovered very few hiking boot manufactures make hiking boots in wide widths, so I went to the web and found that New Balance has a new, great looking hiking boot in EE and EEEE widths. Much to my surprise the stores who stock NB shoes don't stock this boot nor do the three New Balance stores in town. Someone suggested I check out Zappos.com, so I ordered NB's MO1500 boots in a 10.5 EE. I liked what I received though the boots were a bit snug, so on a Sun evening I ordered another pair in 10.5 EEEE. Much to my surprise they showed up at my door on Monday afternoon. They fit great and broke in with very little use after a day of cutting wood in the rain (my feet stayed completely dry). The very next weekend I put them to the test on a rough terrain overnight hiking trek. These boots provided me with great support and cushioning as I carried a 46 lb pack and I experienced no problems what so ever with these great boots! The lacing system is a bit quirky at first, but after you get the hang of it they lace easily and there is so slippage. As a first time Zappos shopper, what most impressed me is the customer service I experienced when I called Zappos about returning the first pair of boots. They actually apologized for me having to use my credit card a second time, saying, "If you had only called us we would have sent you another pair without you having to make a second charge, but we will issue you a credit immediately on the first pair." They then walked me through how to print out a prepaid UPS Return Ticket on my computer to return the first pair of boots and even offered to look up the closest UPS Store for me. This was at 5:30 a.m. their time - I didn't realize they work 24x7! Without a doubt, Zappos has the best retail website and the most professional customer service people I have ever experienced. Zappos' free shipping and free return is a real plus! Net, net, great boots for the money backed by great service and speed from Zappos. I am sold on Zappos!

Great hiking boot - If you have a narrow foot like mine, this boot is a God send. It cups my heel and can be tightened snugly around my forefoot. (May run a little short) P.S. if ordered a 7 1/2 N. my usual size is a 7 N, but if always order a half size larger in new balance.

Boot with great support - Finally a waterproof boot that doesn't have foam at the heel area. Other boots collapse twisting outward at the heel.

Bought these in Size 10, 4E, boot marked with correct size. Way too narrow. Compared insole widths from an Asics and found the Asics to be 4 /16" at the widest part and the NB to be only 3 3/4" wide. NB has a funny idea of what wide means. Nice overall boot but worthless if you need a wide.

Hard to fit foot. The boots are perfect in every way. I have always used NB shoes for running. When I had trouble finding a hiking boot to fit, I turned to Zappos and NB. These boots fit at the exact same size as their running shoes. Since I wear a size 7EE, it is hard to find anything to fit. I received a free shipping upgrade, and received the boots the next day!

New Balance boot - Love this boot! Fits my narrow foot. Great quality, good looks.

I was wearing my old Dunham boots (NB owns Dunham) and my soles started flapping and duct tape and Gorilla Glue only lasts so long. So I bought me a new pair of boots. I have wide feet and the only thing I noticed is when you are putting the boots on, they are tight over the arch as you slide your foot in. They need to give a little more across the arch. My feet only get wet when I am in water deeper than the boot so that is a good thing!

These definitely run a little narrower than regular New Balance shoes. I can/do wear a B width usually, but for these I had to wear a D width, otherwise, it was too tight in the toe box area. But now I am wearing a D, which is a little wider in the arch than I would like, just so my toes have room. Obviously, not optimal, and so I may need to exchange this for one size larger in B width. But at least with New Balance you have the option of many sizes and widths readily available, and that is why I stick with them.

Having liked a pair of New Balance walking shoes, I ordered a pair of the NB MO1550 hiking boots as well as pairs of equivalent Merrell Chameleon and Salomon Mission GTX. Merrells were the most comfortable upon initial wearing. However, past pairs of Merrells have suffered from fast sole wear and distortion. Salomons were not stiff enough for my troubled feet. Thus far, during day hikes of 1-2 hours, the NBs have proven comfortable and quite supportive complete with the modest "clunkiness" that comes with a stiffer boot. The Gore-Tex lining works well and building the tongue out of breathable material is very clever as the boots do not seem to "sweat" at all. We'll see during an upcoming multiday backpack trip.

I found Dunham's to run narrow so I ordered a D width in the New Balance thinking they would also run narrow. They turned out to run true to size. I kept them and I'm glad I did, cause I replaced the insole and needed the room. The ankle support is very good, lacing is awkward, but new laces fixed that. The attached tongue takes some getting used to, but it adds to the support. These are medium hikers with enough support for rugged trails and weekend trips. The vibram soles are sticky on rocks and the boots were comfortable right out of the box.

The New Balance fit right out of the box. The tongue connected on one side is a non-issue. The only break in necessary are the uppers which for one or two days had pressure points above the ankle. These boots were fully broken in after two days of wearing them casually. They are comfortable enough to take on an extended backpacking trip, with a 40lb pack, giving confidence that there will be no blisters. My shoe size is 11-1/2 B and I have exclusively worn Red Wing model 2233, steel toed, leather boots for 35 years for working & hiking. Not out of preference, but necessity, as those of you with long skinny feet know it’s tough to find boots that fit. Unsprung weight is an issue when hiking and the Red Wings weigh 3-1/2 lbs. The New Balance weigh 2-1/8lbs and will definitely save wear and tear on the quads on those long uphill slogs.

After buying Vasque Sundowners for 15 years I had to switch because they are no longer made in narrow width. The New Balance fit just as well. They are light weight and require little break-in. The first hike was an 11 miler over rolling hills in subfreezing weather and they were great. The ankle support is an inch higher than the Sundowners so I leave the top hook undone.

Awesome winter boot! These boots keep your feet nice and toasty warm and dry. However, they do take a little breaking in and are quite stiff at first... once you break them in, they're great! Got these in a 13 Wide (4E), and its hard to find boots in this size so I was really excited to find these.

These are so cool!i love them love them love them!I bought them in violet and they are a bit rigid.hopefully they'll loosen up.

Good elk hunting boot - I bought these boots for a Colorado elk hunt. I wanted a lighter hiking style boot rather than the heavy hunting style boots. These fit like my New Balance sneakers. They only had about 5 miles on them when we started hunting. They felt very broke in after a day of hiking. The sole is stiffer than my Keens which helped a lot on the steep terrain we hunted in. It has good ankle support. Down side: the insole could be a little more cushioning and a bit more arch support. After-markets can take care of that. The laces were WAY too long. Ended up cutting them off and melting the ends. Overall: I like them. I am not a real experienced hiker but I was well pleased with the boot.

Very cushy and roomy. Leather is too soft for a serious hiking boot and tears easily. After 1 trip, mine have small tears in the upper.

Substitute for the Waffle Stomper? I don't think so... These boots are not an appropriate substitute for the Waffle Stomper (which is why I bought them). They are much narrower in the toe, are not as well built and are very stiff. Unfortunately, there are so few choices in my size (men's 8 4E), that I had no choice but to keep them and try to make them work. What a drag. I say: BRING BACK THE WAFFLE STOMPER!

Decent boot, but with a couple of drawbacks - I've bought a number of New Balance products over the years and have always been very satisfied with the quality, look, feel, etc. The boot seems okay except that (a) the tongue design is odd and makes the boot a tad bit uncomfortable until broken in and (b) lacing is a bit of a pain due to the half loops as opposed to full loops for holding the laces while tying. I guess you could say I'm being picky, but I was hoping for a great fitting shoe and feel I got a bit less than that (for a not-so-small price either).

The top metal hook on one of my boots was not formed properly and I had to shave the metal off of it for the lace to fit inside.- The hooks catch on things too well as one ripped off when my feet got too close together. The boots are comfortable, fit well, and seem to be fairly water proof.

Great boot. Good fit and support. One thing, the tongue of the boot really sucks. It is not made like other boots, but opens up on the side. I really wonder why they did this. This will keep me from buying another pair. Anyone want to buy these? If NB made the tongue right, they would have one fine boot.