Customer Reviews New Balance Nitrel v4

Just under one month of late summer wear - here's my thoughts (6'00 @ 220 lbs, usual size 12 D, heel runner, neutral pronation) These Nitrel v4 trail shoes weren't offered in size 12.5 and wanting to avoid the usual NB "toe-pop-out-the-top" fabric hole, so I sized up to 13. The outsole seems dry surface traction worthy but very stiff. Can't feel much of rocks or road gravel underfoot but again it's a durable stiff sole, enough flex even with the minimal cushioning of the standard insole liner. I did slip on wet street pavement coming to an abrupt stop, I expect this might become a bigger problem in colder weather. Hoping the aggressive lugs on sole will offer more traction in snow this winter. This Nitrel v4 in size 13 for my foot became too wide as the fabric loosened over the past couple weeks of use, particularly in the toe box and above including the lower lace eyelets. Wearing thicker socks with lacing differently only added to discomfort of my left big toe pushing forward, rubs to the leftward front side. Due to it's design or sizing, it's an awkward, sloppy and baggy looking shoe too. Lots of slop from the ankle forward. I won't waste money on these Nitrel v4 by trying another insole for more cushioning to make up the toe box void. Looks like I'm stuck this these ill fitting shoes as spares. To top things off, I found NB had lowered the price by $10, three weeks after I bought them.