New Balance Men's MO1099 Boot,Grey,12.5 D US
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Product Feature
- 200g PrimoLoft Eco Insulation
- C-CAP midsole
Product Description
You'll be well prepared for winter adventures with this all-weather hikerWaterproof mesh upper with durable synthetic overlaysWelded seams and new-sew materials reduce weightGusseted tongue design keeps debris out200g Primaloft® Eco insulation adds warmthLightly cushioned footbedC-CAP® midsole for cushioning and supportVibram® Ice Trek multidirectional lugged rubber soleNew Balance Men's MO1099 Boot,Grey,12.5 D US Review
Like the previous reviewer, I have owned quite a few pair of New Balance athletic shoes and am grateful that at least one athletic shoe company caters to us folks who have wide feet. It's been a blessing to find shoes that fit. One thing I have learned, though, with New Balance's gym/running shoes is to step up to their higher priced models. The difference in quality from the low end models is very significant.I have to wonder if these boots, priced on the low end for hiking boots, aren't revealing some of New Balance's shortcomings with their lower priced models.
CONS: Consistency in Sizing?? The previous reviewer found that a full size smaller than his normal shoe fit perfectly. I chose to follow the advice on New Balance's website that this boot "runs true to size." I ordered the same size I've been wearing for years in New Balance's gym shoes, and these boots are very tight. The 4E width is snug, and my toes are squeezed against the front of the boot. Also, little extra fabric is allowed in the tongue, and while I do not have what's considered a high instep, I can't slide this boot on without using a shoe horn. Finally, the padded insert for this boot is CHEAP. New Balance's better quality running shoes have a nicely padded insert. The one for this boot is barely more than a thin foam strip, and there doesn't seem to be much of a pliable layer to "break in" before one is standing on the realtively hard vibram sole.
PROS: These seem to be pretty well made for a light-medium trail boot, and they are definitely light in weight. However, I tend to go off-trail frequently, so I am skeptical about how they will perform for heavy hiking and casual climbing on rocks.
I like these hiking boots well enough to try anohter size and and am hoping that a full size larger allows them fit as comfortably as the previous reviewer reports them to be.
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