New Balance Women's 877 V1 Walking Shoe

I’ve worn the 877 for 8 years. Each year I buy another pair and rotate them on a weekly basis. I still have and wear my original pair. As other reviewers have mentioned, these shoes are now being made in Vietnam. In my photo, the shoe label on the left is a three year old shoe and it was “assembled in the US.” The shoe on the right is one I got this week. It says “made in Vietnam.” I wish they were still made here but the Vietnam made shoes are still true to size. They always fit properly and the pair I just got seems to have more support in the heel. I need that because I am susceptible to gout and need a soft shoe that provides good support. I haven’t had a gout attack since I started wearing the 877. Other reviewers have said they look like old man shoes. I think they look OK. The gray color goes with any clothes and they can be worn with any outfit. They are very comfortable to walk in and I walk 3 miles a day. The 877 holds up quite well. They are not waterproof so be careful to avoid puddles. I have had a couple of pairs come with laces that were way too long. I try to work around this by making an extra large loop when I tie them. The last two pairs that I ordered, the made in Vietnam ones, have laces that are the right length. Other reviewers have mentioned that the toe box is too narrow. I haven’t encountered this problem. I wear size 8D, which is smaller than the size worn by most of the reviewers who complain about a narrow toe box. There hasn’t been any drop off in quality since I first started wearing the 877 eight years ago. The newer ones seem to made a little differently, but I haven’t had any problems with mine. I highly recommend that 877 for anyone who needs a good walking shoe that can be worn all day long and which can hold up to long walks.

Nice shoes - they look as good as they do in the photo, they're well-made, light weight, and they fit my wide feet as expected/hoped. True-to-size. This particular model is not made for off-road, so don't order it with that expectation. But for everyday walking or standing, they're comfortable and work well. They're also well-packed for shipping - won't be smashed down by the time they get to you.

Appearance: This isn’t the most attractive walking shoe, but it is fairly nondescript. The light blue around the collar and the tongue is attention-getting and pleasing. The overly long laces are also a matching blue. These are; however, better looking and more versatile than many of the glow-in-the-dark multicolored shoes offered by New Balance and other companies. Pros: The padded insole is removable which makes it more user friendly and compatible with one's special inserts. The foam padded collar and tongue with fabric lining makes for a comfortable fit with extended walking. The traditional lacing provides a secure, adjustable and snug fit. Cons: The arch support is adequate for low healthy arches; however, it might be inadequate if one has a high arch or needs extra support in that area. That problem could easily be remedied by adding another insole better suited to one’s individual needs. The sole is cushioned; however, one might prefer more cushion when running/walking over hard surfaces or uneven terrain. The sole is rubber which makes for a quiet walk across hard floors. The toe is rounded. Sizing: I first ordered ½ size smaller which was the recommended size. It fit too soon for my comfort so I ordered ½ size larger. ½ size smaller was just too short for my grumpy feet. This shoe is a bit roomy, but it allows for adding a heel insert or a custom arch support. I can also wear heavier athletic style socks that are more comfortable than thin socks for extended walking. LACING: Oh my! Numerous other reviewers have mentioned the long laces. The ones in my shoes were 52 & 53 inches long. Yep, that is no typo. One lace was one inch longer than the other. I replaced them with 48 inch New Balance laces. Maybe the light blue ones that arrived with my shoes look better; however, the shorter ones look nice and are much easier on the eyes…..and MUCH easier to keep off the floor when I am walking! Maybe a size 12 shoe would be happy with the l-o-n-g laces, but I doubt it. My feet are very happy snuggled inside. Overall, they are a good shoe. I am on my second pair. The first pair walked about 1250 miles on a treadmill, and were still wearable and looked fairly good when they found a new home. However, what works for one person's feet just might spell pain for others.

This was my 5th order of these shoes. Each pair has fit consistently and held up well with regular use. They are comfortable right out of the box and fit well even with my orthotics in them. The wide toe bed has helped my toes “breath” and not get squished in regular styled shoes with pointy toe beds. Functionally, they are just what I need to relieve foot pain and are easy to put on and take off. Overall quality has been great on every pair purchased.

Just as described, light and very comfortable.

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Love love love these shoes. This is my second walking shoe and I don’t think I’ll go back to runners now. Still a New Balance girl but I’m 50 now. And I need a good stable shoe. My foot is finding these so natural and I really like the look. Not the blue or the laces but the shoes themselves are nice and make my feet look smaller than runners do. I was wearing top of the line Fresh Foam and I like these better.

Regalato a mio padre che soffre di piedi gonfi, ne ha apprezzato proprio la pianta più larga rispetto alle altre New Balance. Comode e leggere. Consigliate!