Customer Reviews New Balance 877v1

Some of the most comfortable shoes for walking that I have had. Only negative is that the tongue is too short, wants to slip down in the shoe when walking. It could be my foot shape, but that is not a deal breaker. Shoes are like walking on air.

I like this shoe, I just wish I could like it more. It's the best compromise I can find in a New Balance product for my personal gym training sessions. I'm accustomed to workout shoes that have the extra rib right down the middle of the top above my toes. However, having said this, they ARE a comfortable shoe, and my trainer commented almost immediately upon my start of wearing them that she noted an extra spring in my Box & Platform Jumps. I attribute this to the fact they're very lightweight, and maybe that's the reason for my above comments - I'm not accustomed to something so lightweight yet comfortable. I'm a 66-years-young guy who likes to show that I refuse to act my age, like the other Senior Citizens in our gym.

I have only had this shoe for a short time and it has worked out so far. I like this shoe and it is very comfortable.

Too wide for my D foot. Other than that, not bad. Not sure they are worth the money I paid.

Very comfortable walking shoe. Maybe the best I've had. One drawback which could be improved upon is that the tongues are too short. The tend to work down the foot when walking. It is annoying to have to untie and pull back up. Otherwise, typical New Balance comfort and fit.

L L Bean says assembled in USA but shoes say Made in Vietnam. Even so, they were very good for my first 3 mile walk. Wish they were made in America.

good for walking

Chose these New Balance 877 because the New Balance 990 are now $185.There is a definite difference but the 877 is adequate for my needs these days as a walking shoe, I'm happy. The toe is a bit wide looking, but comfy.

I bought this product to get a shoe that allows for fast walks of 2-4 miles. I'm talking a 12 to 14 minute pace to get cardio up without the pounding on the knees from jogging/running. The sole just doesn't have the support/cushion needed for such fast walking. I am using it for day-to-day walking and for walking the dog 1 1/2 to 2 miles and it is great for that. At the 6 week point, I'd recommend it.

I walk two to three miles for exercise on most days, usually on sidewalks and streets. I bought these to replace a pair of Fresh Foam 1365s that I liked very much and had been wearing for about 7 months, including about two months indoors on a track. I had to watch the website and wait for quite a while because the 877 in my size was out of stock. I liked the combination of mesh and suede. The shoe seems to be well made. I bought the same size as my former 1365s, but the 877 seems just a bit shorter in length and definitely heavier. I will experiment with different insoles, because the ones that came with the 877 pair do not seem to support my foot as needed in the arch area. The whole shoe is not as comfortable as the 1365s were right out of the box, but I'm willing to give them a little time as I adjust. If they don't loosen up a bit, I'm sure I won't use them as long as I did the 1365 pair.

I walk about 3 miles a day and these shoes last a long time

I just purchased the 877 for walking purposes...I walk...on average 20 miles a week. When I received my 877s...tried them on and noticed they fit true to size, plenty of toe room and a well made shoe. Then I walked around the house in my new shoes and noticed the shoe liner did not provide a comfortable feeling, basically they are to thin and this takes away from the intended comfort. I took a pair of Dr. Scholl's heavy duty liners, from an old pair of walking shoes...took out the original liners...inserted DSs liners and what a difference in feel and comfort. Very surprised NB uses such a poor quality of shoe insert. s

There is nothing wrong with these shoes, but they are not for me. I think now that I need shoes with tops made from a soft leather, not from man-made materials. These man-maid materials are not soft, and my bone of the big toe - does not like that. However, that is the fault of my bone in question, not of the shoes in question. Also, I would like to have shoes with more cushioning than these; probably more expensive New Balance shoes can provide more cushioning (?).

This will be my 3rd replacement of the 877. I walk 10 miles a day and the 877 holds up fairly well. After 3 months, the heel will wear down to the point that the shoe needs to be replaced. I would be nice if NB would design a longer-lasting sole.

Its made for city sidewalk. Get it a half size larger then normal size because of the padding.

Fit is true to size, which I can't say is always case these days with New Balance shoes these days. Hit or miss ordering online with them now. Having said that, these fit well, are light in weight, very comfortable, and look good too.

Decide to upgrade to the 877 from the Relaxa. I have a 100 miles on the 877s now and am pleased with them. Comfortable, stable and absorb heal strike very well. My size is 9.5 4E and these shoes are true to size. The 877 is a substantial shoe. Yet not heavy. I walk predominantly on level sidewalk/paved pathways and the 877s preform well. Have worn them on several hot humid Ohio summer days and found they breath and vent well. Sole wear is minimal to date, again with a little over 100 miles. Long term durability to be determined. I average 145 to 150 miles a month. I am hoping and expect to get 4 to 5 months of primary use out of the 877s. Then purchase a new pair and retire my current pair to lawn and gardening duty.