New Balance 1500

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3 / 5

Bob C   10/20/2009

These shoes perform very well under extreme conditions, whether its construction work or hiking. They breath during warm conditions and hold heat during cold conditions, and are water tight under both. The leather, and especially the upper ankle support, mold to the user\'s foot pattern. The sole provides support all along the lenght of the foot. Applied pressure to the toes (climbing) is distributed to the whole length of the foot and ankle. The tread seems to wear well, while having excellent grip on all surfaces (wet rocks, roof sheathing, etc.) The only complaint I have is that they seem hard on the underfoot from relatively little vertical pressure.

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rpeyton44   10/17/2009

I bought the NB 1500 some time ago, before NB added the note to order one size wider than normal.As the fit was very tight I tried using a stretcher to ease the pain but that just raised the sole of the shoe so it now feels like i'm walking on a rock after the first 2 miles or so. Heed the warning that the boots may be narrower than normal. I guess I've learned a lesson to return the product if it doesn't feel right to begin with.

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