Customer Reviews New Balance WW577 Hook and Loop

Really wanted to like these but the straps were too short.

The 577 (and earlier, similar NB models) has been my go-to shoe for years; I've always especially appreciated the roomy toe-box. As my feet get older and crankier, though, this model is sadly no longer comfortable. The insole feels hard, the sides stiff, and the toe-grips molded into the insole are painful rather than helpful. I've switched to a FuelCore Nergize model that cushions and accommodates my cranky feet in the ways they now demand. The 577 remains, in my opinion, a good shoe for active, hardy walkers.

Thought I needed wide sneakers but thankfully, I didn't. Did not like the look of this shoe...for box was too round and wide.

Every pair of this style shoe I have purchased in the last few years has had the strap too short. I just purchased a new pair in a 2E hoping that they would be better. But of course they were not longer or better. I have a wide foot and it is very hard to get the strap to stay on the valcro.

the tongue is shorter than the holes for the laces on this walking shoe. .if one uses all the lace holes, then the tied laces will rub against the ankle and not rest on the tongue. I sent photos and asked why. Customer Service declined to anwser my question or respond to the photo. (I was offeref a free return.) The shoe is a bit bulky but I am guessing that if I didn't need to lease it up completely, it would serve it's purpose. However I have a really narrow foot and so I do need that extra tightness around my ankle. Can't figure out how to lace it will so it will be snug but not rub against my ankle.

I ordered a pair of New Balance #577 which has Velcro Straps instead of laces due to my wife's Arthritic hands. The first pair came and when she put them on the straps did not make contact to secure the hook & loops they were short by 2+ inches. So we returned them and ordered another pair. When the 2nd pair arrived the same problem with the straps being to short. So we returned them also and gave up, will look at local stores for a substitute shoes.

The shoe were comfort and giving for wide feet. The way the shoe is constructed, the shoe does not appear to be wide.

Hook and loop tabs too short...my clothing catches on the velcro not covered.

Bought and E width and it is not as wide as previous same model shoes.

Inside shoe seemed to have too long a tongue that felt uncomfortable on my toes. Might not be made right.