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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Grovetown, GA on 11/12/2008
I use these sneakers for everyday wear and standing. Very comfortable and feels good on my feet. I have wide feet and it fits great.
from Ann Arbor, MI on 10/30/2008
The shoe looks great and would be a great shoe for wet trail conditions. However, it sat a little too high for me and rubbed against my ankle bones.
from Nebraska on 10/23/2008
I have severe arthritis and was looking for a comfortable shoe and that provides comfort and support on the ball of the foot. I found this shoe to tight.
from Pa on 10/1/2008
Like to walk on and off pavement. Shoe is really comfortable for both.
I ordered the shoes because the description said it's waterproof. I walk 18 holes playing golf. Today, I wore it. Grass was just wet from the morning dew. After the first hole, my toes were already wet. I like the shoes very comfortable, nice looking and light. If only it were waterproof...
from San Diego, CA on 8/7/2008
I have plantar fascitis and it looks good and "with it" --not like a clunky orthopedic shoe. My orthotics fit inside and it really feels great to wear them all day long.
from Houston,TX on 7/30/2008
taking to Alaska. Should work out really well.
from Alexandria, VA on 7/29/2008
Suggest going up a width as the toe box is narrow if you have a wide foot or try the 977 which has a wider toe box
from Phoenix, Arizona on 7/10/2008
I have never had a walking shoe that felt soooooooo good. I have very high arches and some shoes I need an orthodic but not these. Thanks for making such a useful comfortable and stylish walking shoe!
I work at a resident camp over the summer and was looking for something that would give my feet extra support for all the walking I do. I love these shoes. It is easier and quicker for me to walk the trails than before.
from Bar Harbor, ME on 5/29/2008
I have been wearing this particular shoe many years now. I am on my feet all day long as well as out walking at lest several miles each day and this is the only paid of shoes that at the end of the day, my feet don't hurt.
from Centralia, WA on 4/25/2008
These are true to size and very very comfortable. I especially like that they are waterproof as they were purchased for a cruise to Alaska. Would definitely recommend and also purchase again!!!
from Indianapolis, Indiana on 4/23/2008
I purchased these shoes to serve as work shoes. I work on concrete and they seem to provide just the right amount of shock absorbing padding and grip for my job. I would have liked a little more traction for the wet spots but I simply avoid those areas as best I can.
from Ozark Mtn country on 4/16/2008
This shoe is perfect for me as a senior citizen with problems walking on uneven ground. I use it to walk over my large yard which is mostly trees and natural grass with accompanying low and high places. It's perfect, fits and feels so comfortable.
from Madison, WI on 4/14/2008
Works well for hiking and walking.
from Roseburg, OR on 3/6/2008
New Balance abzorb shoes are my only alternative to wearing prescription shoes. For 14 years I have been walking 3 to 5 miles on tile and concrete floors at work, going up and down ladders, in and out of truck trailers, moving heavy merchandise with a hand truck.
These shoes are attractive enough to be on the sales floor and durable enough to withstand a beating. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and was amazed that my shoes were delivered to my door within 2 days of my online order.
from Moss Point, Ms on 2/13/2008
I bought the product but my feet really hurt during and after.But it is a good shoe, just not for me
from Moriyama, Japan on 2/6/2008
I use it daily from school to home, from after-school activities to biking. It's water-proof which helps to keep my feet dry and warm. It's about 28 degrees Farnht.; and snowing so perfect for my needs. Excellent shoe!
from Cleveland, OH on 1/18/2008
I normally buy cross trainers. I thought I would give this a try and love them. I bought my wife a pair and she loves them to.
from Santa Clarita, CA on 12/16/2007
I like this walking shoe, very comfortable,
no breaking in period, and good support.
from San Diego on 12/14/2007
I walk 3 Great Pyrenees dogs regularly, so I needed good traction. That's what I got! They're comfortable too.
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This shoe has the great support as do all natural balance, but this one is heavier. The weight of the shoes you could probably get use to but I prefer a lighter weight shoe. There is a seam right over the top of the foot by the toes that was just too much for me. Made them uncomfortable. I did return for a lighter weight one with no seam.
from bakersfield CA on 12/14/2007
I like to wear jeans and these look really nice w/jeans. Looks like a hiking boot, but doesnt come up on your ankle(low)...it's a sturdy shoe and comfortable.
from SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS on 11/17/2007
I AM SO PLEASED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS NEW BALANCE WALKING SHOE. I HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME FINDING A SHOE FOR AN 11 2-A FOOT AND THIS ONE IS PERFECT. IT FIT LIKE A GLOVE THE FIRST TIME I TRIED IT. [...]
from Mpls, MN on 11/7/2007
Great shoe for walking. Being a waterproof shoe it's great for winter if you don't want a full boot, but don't want cold wet feet. Good support and fairly lightweight for a hiking shoe.
from FdL, WI on 11/1/2007
I wear this shoe every day while training my dogs and it gives me all the support I need. The only thing I can fault the product on is that it is not as waterproof as I was hoping. If I walk through wet grass for any length of time, my toes do get wet. Other than that, I really like the shoe and would get it again.
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from Washington State on 10/27/2007
These shoes are comfortable and supportive enough to wear all day!
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from Kalispell, MT on 10/23/2007
New Balance shoes are the only shoes that feel good from the first time I put them on. I have worn New Balance 943's in the past but wanted shoes that didn't look like tennis shoes. I decided to try New Balance 965's. Since I have a hard time finding shoes that feel good, I felt comfortable ordering my shoes online. My New Balance WW965's are so comfortable that I feel like I'm walking on a cloud when I wear them. They don't rub anywhere, no blisters anywhere, they're just wonderful. I wore them at the Norsk Host Fest in Minot, ND and did I ever do a lot of walking. My legs were so tired, (because I'm out of shape), BUT my feet didn't hurt! Yay, I will definitely order them again and will certainly recommend them to my friends.
from La Crosse, WI on 10/10/2007
This supportive shoe can easily be worn at work. It is an attractive shoe. I have had the version that laces up higher in the past, but those boots now run wide so they won't work for me because I have a very narrow, flat foot. These shoes were recommended and they haven't disappointed me. The 2A is actually narrow, and it is very comfortable for long walks.
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from AZ on 9/9/2007
I bought the 965 for a forthcoming trip (with plenty of walking) and begin wearing them to "break-in". No break-in required!. But they are so darn comfortable, they have become my preferred shoe for casual wear. My wife kept looking at them and we orderd a 965 for her. Same reaction--super comfortable. First impression on threading lace through the upper eyes was "are these too small, oriented in the wrong direction??" They just felt funny. Not to worry, they work just fine. Once untied, they allow the strings to release tension quickly for easy slip off. Conclusion: Super shoe--we love them.
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from St. Paul, MN on 8/2/2007
Birding takes me on rough and uneven trails, needed a stable and waterproof shoe to use for hikes, this fits the bill! And they don't look bad either.
from Janesville, WI on 7/30/2007
Saw the shoe at [...] in the Mall. My size was not available, so wrote the style number down and looked on the internet under New Balance. Saw the 965 and really liked the looks of it from all angles. Decided to buy them. When they arrived, my husband tried them on and walked for awhile with them and then he decided to buy a pair too, only a half size larger. We use them every day for walking...we're out for an hour or so. They are so comfortable! No blisters, great arches, etc. We have ceramic floors in our home and my husband has a flat arch injury on one foot and nothing is better for him than the 965! We'd both buy another pair.