Customer Reviews New Balance MW813 Hook and Loop

Overall I was disappointed as compared to the MW577 and would have returned them if I had not worn them to truly determine if they would work. My last several pairs have been the MW577 Hook and Loop. I bought these because they have a better sole and heel design with a more aggressive tread pattern for road walking. As has been reported in other reviews, the width is sloppy and larger than expected. I'd suggest trying one width narrower than your last pair even if they were a little tight. As designed with elastic suspended straps, it is not a true "walker" and is more of a house shoe - like a pair of loafers. The main problems I found were the sloppy heel pocket (too wide allowing later movement) fat middles that can't be pulled tight, allowing the foot to slide forward, and the straps that include an elastic section that prevents proper tightening for exercise walking or even general walking at work. Pluses? The excess strap can be trimmed. The wider toe box allows for freedom of the toes. Overall constriction is great and the lasts were stitched well. Required no break-in for me and the heel has more shock absorption and rebound than the MW577. Sole tread design is aggressive enough for wet roads or thin slush, where the MW577s would slip. And, because the sides of the siping (the smaller grooves) is slanted, they do not tend to pick up stones like the MW577.

I don't know why but these hurt my feet really bad. I should have ordered the ones I usually order that are a bit more expensive.

disappointed. i have been buying these particular shoes for years, but this time they started falling apart before the shoe even looks slightly worn. bought a year ago but kept them in the closet until needed so don't think we can send them back.

Shoes did not last more then 8 months before the soles started to separate and the strap-loops started to break

Sole began to separate.

Was larger than previous same brand same size

I had a ton of pain and discomfort in the arch area in particular. I bought both a black and white pair. There must be something in the construction that doesn’t agree with my feet. I usually get the 577 model, but it was marked as OUT OF STICK.