Customer Reviews New Balance Hook and Loop 577

Some reviewers talk about the velcro straps being too short; that's not my experience - they're plenty long. I use these shoes for walking and I've found that they provide very nice support for my flat feet. They are every bit as comfortable as my tie-up Rockport Walkers. The only negatives are that they seem to lightly squeak just a bit as I walk, and they look a bit dorky. But then I'm in my 70s and that doesn't bother me much.

I use these shoes for walking my dog about 1 1/2 miles everyday and for workouts at the gym. In early use they seem somewhat narrower than my already-owned pair(s). I'm waiting to see if they widen a bit with use. Otherwise I like tham because they provide relatively firm support for the type of shoe it is. I have owned and consistently used its predecessor 577 with about 20 pair over the years. I also like that they are lower cost than most shoes currently available and offering size 15's.

Wear these shoes at work standing right hours.Im glad I bought the wide width because they probably would have been too tight if I hadn't.Love the Velcro straps and the shoes are about an eight out of ten for being comfortable.

Very disappointed, wish I could return them. Very stiff and narrow, not at all comfortable.

I wear New Balance shoes as my daily shoes. My podiatrist told me that I needed better shoes to get rid of the pain in my feet. I talked to people that had foot problems to see what brand they bought. I was pointed by several to New Balance which brand I have now been wearing for several years. No more getting out of bed and trying to walk enough to stretch the pain out of my feet.

Both shoes Squeak....noticeably!!! 16 MORE characters needed!

The shoes are made well just not wide enough for the feet.

Perfect for pre & post sports. Velcrose tabs enable quick change & easy tighten/loosen. I wear Orthodics (everyone should who can afford them!) & the xwide (4E) enables me to get the orthodics inside the shoe comportable. Without the orthodics, I would be a wide (2E)

I bought the sneakers for my father, which unfortunately didn't fit right.

My foot doctor recommended this shoe and my walking has never been better. Please keep making this version

I was looking for a walking shoe at least partially manufactured in the USA. The description for the 577v1 said it was assembled in the USA but the shoes I received were labelled 'Made in Vietnam'. I returned them. I'm still a customer of New Balance but now that more people are trying, like New Balance is, to help employ Americans, it is important not to mislead.

The 577 velcro tab shoes have worked out well for me for at least the past 14 years. Too bad you can't assemble them in USA anymore. That being the case, I would shure appreciate it if you offer the 990 with Velcro tabs. Velcro tabs are wonderful for me. I tighten them for the walk and losen them for rest. Thank you.

My 2nd pair of this shoe, Glad if was still available. Really helps my balance.

I've been buying this model for years now and this is the first time that the 9.5 4e has been too tight.