Customer Reviews New Balance WW577 Hook and Loop

Tried them on in December but was not sure that the straps were long enough. After wearing them for a few weeks, the straps were fine. They are very comfortable and need no special inserts. I would buy them again.

After reading other reviews, I went up a size. I was glad I did. The shoes are comfortable and sturdy.

For me, this shoe ran small. I ordered three sizes - 8.5B, 8.5W, and 9.0B. On the first try, the 8.5B felt deceptively comfortable. But then I noticed that my right big toe kept grazing the toe box ever so slightly every time I stepped forward. Walking back and forth on the carpet, I almost missed it. But then I stepped onto the linoleum in my kitchen, and realized that testing a shoe on a hard surface really makes a difference. Because the shock and impact is greater, I think my foot moves forward within the shoe more. After imagining my right toe ramming up against the box all day, I decided the 9.0B was worth a try. The toe box was much roomier, and my toes did not subconsciously curl up or graze against the shoe. I would highly recommend anyone considering this shoe to buy both your regular size, and the next size up. As for the 8.5W, that pair felt too wide from the moment I tried it on.

The biggest problem I had with this style was that the tongue is long and pressed into my leg when I took a step. Otherwise, seemed like a nice shoe.

These are comfortable shoes, though not quite as comfortable as Dr. Scholls. It didn't need a breaking in period.

Propet sizing seems to be very hit or miss. My current pair in a different model were a bit snug at a size 10AA. These are the same size, but I'm swimming in them.

Other reviewers weren't kidding about the velcro strap being too short. I have no confidence that the velcro would hold, also concerned that pants, etc would stick to the exposed velcro.

STIFF! Tongue too long; would make blister on front of ankle.

Normally I find the New Balance sneaker with Velcro closure to fit comfortably, this time it didn't. There's a pressure point by my big toe that is quite irritating and uncomfortable. Since these sneakers have been worn, I'm presuming a return is out of the question.

The problem with this sneaker is new balance makes wide but the the velcro strap is not long enough go close the sneaker..this is the 2nd time we tried wide on new balance

Need wider 4EE

Runs smaller than New Balance usually runs in length and width. Very thick and stiff leather..

The tongue rubbed my ankle and was very uncomfortable. Also they squeaked. So I am returning them

The top strap was too short for my wide foot, even though the shoe was an extra wide

When first trying them on, the sole of the shoes felt comfortable. But even tho I ordered my usual size, it felt a half-size larger and slipped on my heels; the tongue of the shoe rubbed against the front of my leg; the sides of the shoe rubbed against my ankles. I had to return them.

Fit and size were fine, style was as expected (I have the shoe in another color), however, both shoes squeaked, which is unusual in a an athletic shoe. Slightly embarrasing in a quiet environment. Have initiated a return. I'll have to look to another brand to get the shoe I need.

everything was fine except the velcro straps were too short by about 1/2 an inch. Did not secure well.

I probably should not have ordered a wide with.....but shoes felt very stiff and hard.

Large toe box is great. Hook and loop straps aren't long enough for my wide feet, and should be wider. The collar and tongue, though well padded, was uncomfortable for me. A good value if they fit your feet.

The toe box was too tight. Generally like this brand. Disappointed.

Very sturdy shoe, felt narrow for a medium, could not fit my large orthtic very well. Stiff magerial. The new shipping box is very very hard to open. Tab did not work at all. I already wrote a review on this return and you keep asking for more.

Very sturdy shoe. It is a narrow shoe even in a Medium. No room for my big orthotic. Very stiff material.

Wanted to like these however I could hardly get my foot in them compared to another brand but same size that fits perfectly. The Velcro straps makes it easier for me and others that have a hard time with laces but I could barely get the strap across the top of the sneaker to attach it. They went back.

These shoes were for my sister suffering from RA. Her hands and feet are severely deformed due to the RA. She needs a very deep tie box and these New Balance weren't quite deep enough. The Hook & Loop design is perfect but again my sister has very special needs and her issues in footwear are unique. She may try mens sizing.

Right heel kept slipping off.