Customer Reviews New Balance MID412v1

Light weight and perfect for work!!

The shoes are fine. I didn't read when ordering that they are safety toes. Oh well probably good they are

I have gotten these shoes twice, they don’t ventilate well, but it’s good for cold weather and rain. The upper gets torn up easily if caught on objects, and the wife is good regular wide feet, may need an extra insole tho. Some of the most decent shoes you can find on her for work

Ok shoe

The shoe digs into my ankle, and feels a bit too clunky.

The problem with they’re is that it is beginning to fall apart. Especially on top of the toe section where the stitching is

Been durable with good traction and hard toe that didn't hurt my feet . Terrible cushioning and arch support-hard and flat insoles

I love how they look they are just not very comfortable

I ordered these shoes because I was provided a stipend by my employer to put toward the purchase of safety shoes. I work in a warehouse for a globally recognized ecommerce company and while it is not a requirement to wear safety shoes while on the job, it is highly encouraged. Anyway, I went with New Balance because they are a recognized producer of athletic shoes, comfortable shoes so I figured why not try their line of safety shoes. On their overall appearance, they look great. Everything else though, they're not comfortable and the insole for this shoe is just awful and offers no support at all. I read other reviews of this show and agree with the majority when they say this shoe lacks arch support, so buy some after market shoe inserts before prolonged use. I did that and my aftermarket inserts worked much better. However overall, the shoes aren't that comfortable but I do appreciate the non-slip and the added protection over my toes. I did break them in first before wearing to work -- I walked around my home with them on for a couple of hours before putting them through their first 10-hour shift. I never wore safety shoes before and when I got home, I could wait to take them off. I've since worn them a few more times and they feel more broken in now, though I feel if I could get more arch support it would improve the overall comfort. A few co-workers did like how the New Balance safety shoes looked and I shared what I liked and didn't like about them. Overall, since they cost me nothing out of pocket, I really shouldn't complain. I feel my feet are better protected in the warehouse with these on and now that they feel broken in, they feel OK to wear during a standard 10-hour shift, though I may research other insoles to try.