ordered new balance 1000 boots

[wrongway_08]

I have always been a big fan of new balance. I only wore their shoes on my thru-hike and never had a problem, light weight, dry fast and super comfy for my wide feet.
I did try a pair of the first boots (and last boots at that time) they made at the begining of my thru, the seams didnt hold up and the company decided not to go into boot production after that problem happened to a bunch of them.
Read about these today in a magazine and ordered a set in 5 minutes ago. They will be here Wed and I cant wait to try them out this winter!



Gear Review: New Balance 1000 Hiking Boot


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New Balance 1000

“It’s as comfortable as a sneaker, but more supportive and way warmer,” says one tester about this affordable, all-purpose winter boot. He used the mid-cut, insulated hiker for dayhikes and snowshoe jaunts in upstate New York, in temperatures down to 15°F. Warmth comes from PrimaLoft Eco insulation layered under the waterproof/breathable, seam-sealed, suede and mesh upper.

A band of hard rubber wraps around the plastic heel counter, which extends halfway up the Achilles; the combination provides ankle and foot stability comparable to higher-cut boots (good for uneven terrain, and carrying loads up to about 25 pounds). The toothy Vibram Icetrek sole is grippy on hardpacked snow. And it’s snowshoe-friendly: A small, built-in ridge on the heel grabs snowshoe straps, while a D-ring at the toe makes it easy to attach gaiters. Fit bonus: The 1000 is available in five widths for men, three for women. $100; 1 lb. 14 oz. newbalance.com

[pistol p]

Oooohhh, nice. You will have to post a review. I am very interested in this boot. I love NB!

Thanks for the heads up.

[wrongway_08]

Yea, love the company. I have a pair of their trail runners with 1,200 miles on them and I still hike in them. These boots should be awesome!!

[HiKen2011]

I can't get the model 1000 to come up??????????????? I must be doing something wrong.

[wrongway_08]

Got them in today,, nice toe protection and ......... just like every New Balance I have worn ........ COMFY, COMFY,COMFY!!!!! I only worn them around the house but they fit like a glove and no rubs or tight areas.

Thats the best thing about New Balance, there is no break in - they feel broke in outta the box. At least for my feet

[wrongway_08]

http://www.endless.com/New-Balance-M.../dp/B003GXEN5G


This is the site I ordered off of. They have free next day shipping!

[wrongway_08]

I can't get the model 1000 to come up??????????????? I must be doing something wrong.

Hope they above link helps you

[SassyWindsor]

Do some research on footwear made in China. Foot rash and other problems are thought to be caused by chemical residues from Chinese made footwear, as well as other textiles. Just a friendly heads-up.

[bflorac]

I also like New Balance. Too bad it is the only shoe they do make in wider widths (4E).

[neighbor dave]

I can't get the model 1000 to come up??????????????? I must be doing something wrong.

http://www.shopnewbalance.com/detail...style=MO1000BY

[wrongway_08]

Oh yea, the soles seem to be real soft and sticky - should be great for rocks and water! Not to mention taking some of the shock outta steps.

[neighbor dave]

Oh yea, the soles seem to be real soft and sticky - should be great for rocks and water! Not to mention taking some of the shock outta steps.

vibram, arguably the best sole for a hiking shoe in the world.
quaboag rubber company in north brookfield ma has the exclusive rights to manufacture them in the u.s.
it's about time nb started making what looks to be a quality lightweight hiking boot. i like their product but it seems they get more and more flimsy, and their soles get softer every year. i wish they'd make a nice trail runner with a semi rigid sole like the old hard rock.

[fehchet]

Do some research on footwear made in China. Foot rash and other problems are thought to be caused by chemical residues from Chinese made footwear, as well as other textiles. Just a friendly heads-up.

NB 1000 are made in US of A.

[CinciJP]

Oh yea, the soles seem to be real soft and sticky - should be great for rocks and water! Not to mention taking some of the shock outta steps.

Think they'd be good for summer hiking? I couldn't tell if it was insulated or not.

[wrongway_08]

They say insulated but doesnt seem to be overdone.

Might want to call them and ask if the material of the boot sole is udsed on any hiking sneakers also. This way you keep the cool/light weightness for summer hiking.

[CinciJP]

Thanks! I'm a NB fan also, but have been gandering at Montrail trail runners for the summer portions.

[SassyWindsor]

http://www.newbalance.com/usa/#/made-in-usa

"Twenty-five percent of New Balance shoes sold in North America are produced by our US workforce using US and imported materials. When possible, we obtain materials from domestic suppliers. At times, due to availability, economic or quality reasons, there is a need to import components from foreign sources. Where the domestic value is at least 70%, we have labeled the shoe "Made in the USA." Where it falls below 70%, we have qualified the label referencing domestic and imported materials. This determination is based in part on the Federal trade Commission's survey of consumers"

[mudhead]

I would appreciate hearing how well they hold up. Always looking.

[wrongway_08]

Walked around in the yesterday. Tried to climb small stuff and get the soles to slip. No such luck so far. The rubber flexes and feels like it tries to conform to the rocke a little easier then rubber on other shoes I have. (i don't have any other boots to compare to - just New Balance sneakers)

The fit is great. The soles feel a lot harder then the sneakers they make. Supportive but still not heavy like a full hiking boot.

They Kept my feet warm, was about 27 out last night. Will have to hike with them for real to get a better feel as to how they control temp.

[neighbor dave]

Walked around in the yesterday. Tried to climb small stuff and get the soles to slip. No such luck so far.

The fit is great. The soles feel a lot harder then the sneakers they make. .

vibram soles.
can't wait till they make a low cut trail shoe with these soles.