By Jerry
from K of P, PA on 11/11/2008
Pros:
Arch Support, Breathable, Comfortable/No Break-In, Durable, Great Traction, Shock-Absorbent, Stabilizes Foot
Best Uses:
All Weather Conditions, At The Gym, Everyday, Grass, Mixed Terrain, Muddy Conditions, Rocky/Unstable Terrain
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Walker/Hiker
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is the third pair of 749's that I have owned and I intend to buy another 2 pairs soon just to keep in my closet for when New Balance stops making them. They are easily the best and most comfortable shoes I have ever owned and I don't see how they could be improved upon. They are heavier than typical trail runners, but once you wear them for a day or two , you can't tell the difference
By Evidently a bigfoot from Bakersfield, CA on 10/21/2008
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable/No Break-In, Stabilizes Foot
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Walker/Hiker
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Even though I ordered a wide, it was much too narrow, far more so than most other shoes (trail, athletic, hiking) I use.
By WRECKERMAN WET OR DRY
from LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA on 10/9/2008
Pros:
Arch Support, Breathable, Comfortable/No Break-In, Dries Quickly, Durable, Shock-Absorbent, Stabilizes Foot
Best Uses:
Everyday, Mixed Terrain
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
[...]
width is wrongly marked, It's too narrow
By Bob from Ca on 9/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Recreational Walker/Hiker
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
looks good
I like them but this is the firet time d wasn't wide enough
Buy this one again and again
By Online shopper mom from Norman OK on 9/15/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant
Describe Yourself:
Casual Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Where this one to work on casual days or just when out and about.
By Red Neck Walker from LaGeange Georgia on 7/29/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Good Appearance, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is a beautiful pair of shoes, built well, so I know they will hold up well as the other New Balance shoes have.
I would buy this product again and again
By Bonheur from Seattle, WA on 7/28/2008
Sizing:
Feels half size too big
Width:
Feels true to width
Cons:
Sole Wears Out Quickly
Describe Yourself:
Professional Guide
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I would like to buy from onlineshoes.com[...]It is a great place to buy.
Typical high quality by New Balance.
By jp from S.E. MI on 7/22/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction
Best Uses:
Backcountry, Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Avid Adventurer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This shoe performed very well in the rugged countryside of Honduras.
great walker for flatfooted people.
By Jerry from Philly on 7/16/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
good comfort for all day walking
Well made, comfortable shoe
By Larry S from Polo, IL on 7/7/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Stable
Best Uses:
Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This shoe felt somewhat smaller and narrower than my other shoes of the same size, but not uncomfortably so. Actually, with this tighter fit, it felt more stable. I would buy this shoe again, however, if I intended to wear them in cooler weather with a heavier sock, I would go 1/2 size larger and 1/2 size wider.
By pete from illinois on 5/27/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Non-slip sole, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Good walking shoe
By itspast from houston on 5/5/2008
Sizing:
Feels half size too small
Width:
Feels true to width
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
The shoe fitted snugly, but I guess that's normal for hiking shoes. The heel was definitely not snug. It wore a blister after less than 2 miles.
By Mr. Soprano from Owings Mills, MD on 3/23/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable
Best Uses:
Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Most comfortable shoe I've ever worn, and I'm 60 years old.
By Har from San Mateo, CA on 3/13/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Great Traction, Non-slip sole, Stable
Best Uses:
Cold weather, Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I am on my feet all day at work. The shoe is light and comfortable. The heel pad keeps the tendonitis from hurting my heel. [...]
By Pete the traveler from Fishers, IN on 3/2/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Stable
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I spent 5 weeks in Europe and had the 748s as my only pair of shoes. I put well over 100 miles on them. The 749s are the same quality as the 748s. The shoes give great support. I wouldn't hesitate to take these again to Europe. They are great to get around in and dressy enough to pass with a pair of khakis and a tie.
Best looking and most comfortable shoe
By JB from Lexington, SC on 2/15/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Stable, Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Hands down, this is the most comfortable shoe I've had for everyday casual. For walking or just the every day stress on your feet, this shoe is so comfortable, I've thrown out my Rockports.
By Joe from Ohio on 2/8/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Color of the shoe looks different on line.
By COL from WATKINSVILLE GEORGIA on 1/15/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Comfortable, Stable
Cons:
Not Water Resistant
Best Uses:
Day hikes, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
GREAT FEEL AND ABSOLUTE COMFORT. WIDE SIZE MEANS A TRUE FIT.
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