New Balance Men's 481 V3 Trail Running Shoe

I bought these while back. They’re great shoes, for doing a lot of walking I go with a little bit higher end. But considering the price, I was very impressed with their level of comfort and we are on the bottom.

Update: have had em a few weeks now and while they are great for trumping around Arizona trails (lots of rocks) they are so comfy I have taken to wearing them all day long. GREAT support and feel.Based on User Reviews I ordered both 11 x wide and 11.5 x wide since many people claimed they ran small. This was NOT my experience. My normal 11, 4E size fit true to form and the general feel of the shoe is nice and comfy. I do 'feel' the toe box a bit but I am not sure that does not just have to do with how I have laced them. Also, I am not used to wearing 'hard' shoes as normally I wear running shoes which have a 'soft' upper and toe box, so no comparison.Sending the 11.5s back today, thank you PRIME!!!The shoes look awesome, I really like the style and colors. Laces seem puny, which makes 2 from NB with cheap laces. I hate that as they tie up in knots easily. Someone wrote they are now made in Idonesia. That sucks, NB has always marketed "made in USA".Overall for 62 bucks I think they will great for hiking in AZ where we have lots of rocks and it get HOT. This seems a good choice. I will update after having used them a while.

I have a partially torn Achilles tendon on my right foot. I decided to not have surgery - the recovery process would have been too activity restricted, so instead I opted for physical therapy with a great therapist. I had been looking for shoes that would offer me greater ankle stability than normal athlecit shoes could, and in the listing copy these sounded just about right.I can wear 12-1/2 wides, but as that size wasn't available I went with 13 Ds. They fit very well when I first put them on, including a properly sized toebox. When I took my first steps I was surprised at how heavily cushioned they felt, but as I continued to wear them I became more accustomed to a cushioned heel with adequate arch support. I have a very high instep and usually can't use the uppermost eyelets for laces, but with these shoes I had adequate lace length to go through them, and they provided me with extra stability as well.Four Stars because I'm still "breaking them in," but so far, very good. Another very good pair from NB, and I expect my enthusiasm for them to continue to grow over time. Of course your mileage may vary, but for me, they are Just What I Needed.

Update 7/22/2022Yellowstone/Grand Teton hiking updateOk put these to the test. I'm 250 lbs. Hiked Grant Teton to Inspiration Point = 1 mile with a 1000 ft rise. The trail is blazed and mostly easy until the last rise which is all craggly rock (good for shredding tennis shoes). My son had regular tennis/walking shoes and it hurt his feet. My feet were little happy paws. Loved having these shoes. Usually I would use hiking boots.Also hiking around the boardwalks in Yellowstone and some of the trails.The shoes held up and were solid hiking shoes to the point that I never had to pull out my hiking boots.Maybe if we were in the back country one might need boots for ankle support. But all other hikes these would be great.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shoe is great. Best fit is to lace all the way to the top eyelets because it keeps the shoe snug.Very comfortable. Going to use these hiking in yellowstone. I will try to update after my trip this year.

Wearing size 15, finding shoes that fit, everywhere, and are sized correctly, can be a bit of a headache. I gave these a shot, especially since they go up to 16's. I went with my usual narrow/normal width, but they have wide and even and extra wide option. So I had plenty of room, in case these were China-sizing.As it turns out, these are a perfect fit for my standard size 15 feet. As well, they feel like wearing a feather. I like steel toed shoes and boots for regular wear, work, and other things. So I am used to heavy, hard, shoes and boots. These are a joy to wear when I can. And I will try to wear them more often. If I could be in love with a shoe, leisure... perhaps light trekking... these would be it.I can't speak to longevity. But, for the price? If I had to buy a pair of these a summer, I would do it... if I was to use them enough. Actually, if they are still available this fall, I may put up a pair or two more... new... for when... or if... the world fails or I need a pair sooner than anticipated. I am extremely pleased with the feel, weight, and yet protection afforded by these shoes to my albeit limited experience.

Good Prices, As Described, Received Fast, Perfect!

I have exclusively bought New Balance shoes for the last 15+ years now because of the quality they bring to the table. This pair of shoes is quality made but has one major flaw for me, the tongue is not even close to being wide enough. It is as if they took the tongue for a much smaller size of shoe that is normal width and just super-imposed it on this pair. I ordered a 14 X-Wide and the shoe itself fits fine. However, I struggle to close the tongue gap not show my socks. Sometimes I can pull it tight enough to and sometimes I have about 1/4 inch or more gap on one side. I've never had this problem with any pair of shoes, let alone New Balance. It's embarrassing. The tongue for this shoe, for any wide or other shoe, should be about a 1/2 inch wider than what it is. I bought three pairs at once and this is the first one I am finally getting to after my other ones wore out so there is no recourse for returns. Severely disappointed. The other thing I noticed with this pair is that it has a bit of a forward lean to them when standing. It pushes your toes to the front.

The sneakers are very good nice and wide with.