New Balance Men’s MW576 Walking Shoe
Published: September 18th, 2010
Category: Footwear
- ABZORB EX is a combination of New Balance’s premium ABZORB foam and a peripheral pocket of non-pressurized air that is encapsulated in an engineered thermoplastic
- Polyurethane midsole
- WALKING STRIKE PATH Outsole feature that stabilizes and guides the foot through the walking gait cycle
Product Description
The New Balance® 576 men’s walking shoe is all about comfort. It’s crafted using a full-grain leather upper that is soft and comfortable. The Walking Strike Path® outsole keeps your foot stable during your walks, while the reflective details provide excellent visibility for your safety in low-light conditions.Amazon.com Product Description
Take each step with an enhanced sense of security thanks to a stability rollbar that minimizes rearfoot movement, lessening the chance of the foot rolling too much inward or outward. Stay active, stay steady on your feet, and stay on the move!
New Balance Men’s MW576 Walking Shoe
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September 18th, 2010 at 5:36 am
I’ve had several pairs of MW575 and MW574 in size 10EE. I always was able to just put them on and in about 2 hours they were broken in and felt great for months. I purchased 2 pairs of MW576 thinking they’d be the same, but they were very uncomfortable, even after 2 weeks. The bump in the middle of the forefoot was so large that it annoyed me with every step. Even though this shoe looked to be the same length, I was crowded in the toe box. I even tried new insoles but they were even more uncomfortable.
I called New Balance to find out what was going on and they informed me that the MW575 was made on the AL-1 last, but the MW576 changed over to the SL-2 last (making it a completey different fitting shoe). New Balance was very responsive and allowed me to return the 2 pairs directly to them. They sent me a pair of MW926 in black and a pair of MK706. The MW926 was OK for a while (even more stable in the heel), but still not as comfortable as the MW575, and after about 4 months have become very uncomfortable. The MK706 was both too short and wide in the midfoot and heel so I couldn’t stand them for more than an hour. New Balance has suggested I try the mw845 so I’ve ordered a pair of those to try. I’ve also tried on a variety of NB and other brands at local stores, but haven’t found anything that fit like the MW575.
I’ve come to rely upon my New Balance shoes for consistent fit and to get me through the day, but this new model was an extreme disappointment. I don’t understand why NB took a great product and ruined it for me. I have to give NB kudos for making a wide range of sizes and for good customer service. My complaint is that NB gave me something great then took it away. This is a cardinal sin of customer service.
The bottom line is if you liked the MW575 don’t count on the MW576 as a replacement.
Rating: 2 / 5
September 18th, 2010 at 8:00 am
I bought a pair of the 576′s from ShoeBuy nine months ago, and they are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned. I had injured a big toe and needed a pair of shoes with some extra room, and ended up wearing them every day since then. I love the more rounded toe end of this shoe, and love the fact that you can order New Balance in extra wide sizes! Today I ordered two more pair, one in black and one in white, knowing that they will be comfortable and good looking for a long time to come. After four months of daily wear, I replaced the factory insert with a Dr. Schoell’s gel insert because the original had gotten so compressed.
Rating: 5 / 5
September 18th, 2010 at 9:32 am
I bought a pair of these New Balance 576s at a local sport store here exactly one year ago this month (Dec). (Mine happen to be the laced version that is pictured in the search engine, not the velcro. I would have preferred the velcro if they were available). I did not have much of a choice of brands or models in the stores around here. There are far more variety of running and workout shoes available in the big sport stores than walking shoes unfortunately. I found the New Balance brand to be the most wide spread and available every place I looked.
Right off I must say that the New Balances,(NBs) are extremely comfortable, and were very reasonably priced when compared to other running shoes offered here on Amazon. I immediately felt the difference on my first walk with them as compared to the regular sneakers I had been using for a couple of months. Walking shoes aren’t just made with better souls, they are also more anatomically designed to make each and every step as effortless and comfortable as possible. Minor differences that together add up to a whole lot less stress. Like the toe being turned up to greatly reduce the chance of drag with each step. The NBs made the difference between the end of my walk just being a tired experience, rather than a true aching one…
Unfortunately now that it has been a year of walking with them, I have to say I am a little disappointed in the wear and tear they are beginning to suffer. Both shoes have some separation at the seams on the side of the shoe, and the back lip where the heel rides is torn quite badly on one of the shoes. Finally, the rear of the souls is wearing in what it my opinion a little too quickly for just a years worth of use. It could very well be that my idea of walking for exercise is a little more than what others reading this may do on a regular basis, or have in mind for a new exercise program. I average 3 to 4 miles a day, (or about an hours brisk walking)6 days a week, on pavement and sidewalks. I am of average height, and a little heavier than I should be, (that’s why I’m walking), but definitely not so big that this type of wear after a year should be showing up. Although I realize that the price of $52 I paid is not a fortune by any means in the price range of good walking shoes, I really am disappointed in these NBs starting to show considerable wear after just a years use. Especially in the seams coming apart, and the large tear in the heel. The soul wear may be average, but the other before mentioned trouble areas are simple poor quality in my opinion.
If your own walks or intentions for this shoe are less strenuous than my own, or plan on walking on grass or paths rather than a more abrasive street or sidewalk, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these shoes for light walking simply because they are so comfortable and well designed for it. Their price is very reasonable as walking shoes go, and widely available everywhere, as well as here on Amazon. However if your intended or present exercise program is similar to my own in intensity, I would recommend moving up to a higher price shoe that will hopefully hold up a little better than these have after just one year.
Rating: 3 / 5
September 18th, 2010 at 11:37 am
The item was very comfortable right out of the package (I wore them immediately for a walk with my dog). The best part was my finding that they were made in the USA! I first bought New Balance products for this very reason, but then found many of their shoes to be made in China. Glad to see they have returned to America manufacture.
Rating: 5 / 5
September 18th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Comfortable, reliable walking shoe that is good for people with wide feet and other foot problems.
Rating: 4 / 5