READERS COMMENTS

I found that the shoes tend to shrink. The toe box in my current pair has shrank to the point of no longer being able to wear thick socks. I have tried shoe trees to return the toebox to the original size with now luck. Shoes worked great, water tight and supportive otherwise. I have hiked Canyonlands and Colorado with 35-40lb packs, but definately replace the insoles.
Posted: Mar 26, 2011 Stuart

does this boot work for backpacking 50 to 100 mile treks? Can anyone tell me.
Posted: Oct 21, 2010 Lemmonaid

All sorts of companies carry wide ranges, but only up to 13, try finding a 15 Wide, Anywhere.... and see how that works out for ya
Posted: Apr 02, 2010 smithy

Love these boots! Did 100 miles at philmont last summer on my first trek with them (50 miles of break-in first). Fit is perfect (13 EEEE), very comfortable and durable too.
Posted: Feb 08, 2010 Jake

Does anyone carry a 12 1/2?
Posted: Dec 25, 2009 ron

My foot stoped grwoing and im looking to invest in a quality pair of hiking boots...any sugestions? and should i even consider a pair of NB boot? I know the fit but im really interrested in the quality?
Posted: Dec 14, 2009 Merrel vs NB boots

Looking for a hikeing boot and your excellent review of these shoes i bought a pair in March. After hiking more than 100 miles in them with 90% carring a backpack i must say these shoes are bad. My ankles hurt in them, the stiching is coming apart and i'm going have to buy another boot and they won't be these.
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 robert tomich

If you go to New Balance.com, you will be able to find a 'store near you' which carries NB hiking boots. If you look on the right hand side of the list, you will find specialty stores which have expert salespersons to fit you properly, and they carry all widths of NB hiking boots. Good luck!
Posted: Oct 24, 2009 Bobbie

Whatever... they named the boot after a mountain that you can't climb while wearing said boot. Anyone else find that funny?
Posted: Oct 22, 2009 Mike

I bought a pair of these boots and hiked around the Va. Highlands, on and off the AT this week. The fit is right on, but because of the stiffness built in, they seem tight at first. I liked the lightness of the boot, and traction was excellent, even on wet rock. I hiked in the boots with very little break in, but didn't have any problems with blisters or discomfort.
NB and Dunham both have lousy laces, so you might as well get a new set when you buy the boots. Other than the laces, I'm very pleased. I'm kind of locked in to Dunham and NB (11 EEEE)so I don't have much experience with other brandes.
Posted: Aug 15, 2009 Bill Ingle

I have suffered through blisters for years due to not finding a boot that fit my narrow feet. Believe, I have tried them all. I am hopeful the NB 1500 might be the answer but am wondering about the durability of the vibram sole. Vibram makes many different densities and on my Merrills they wear out after only a few months as they are soft and grippy. Great, but at $125 a pair go through two of them a year. Does the staff test them for durability of soles. If so, what about it?
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Posted: Aug 06, 2009 Lina

I've always hiked Vasque wides, but my beloved Clarions are about gone and I'm looking seriously at the NB because Vasque has been rumored to have some serious quality-control issues after being taken over by Red Wing and shipping their production overseas. I've worn all kinds of NB products - they rule the "pavement cracking" end of the running world - and their choice of widths and usual good fit has always been a a blessing.
Posted: Jul 26, 2009 Scott

H.M.: Unfortunately, the Vasque Breeze, which also comes in widths, doesn't run as narrow, or anywhere near as wide, as the New Balance boots. I've tried both. If your shop charges extra for special orders, don't use them. I worked in retail for years. Almost no stores will stock unusual widths, but special orders should be a part of specialty shop service, especially with precise-fit items like footwear.
Posted: Jul 02, 2009 Widefoot

Since 2005, I have purchased 2 pairs of Vasque boots from REI located in Timonium, Md. Incidentally, the soles of all 4 boots came loose. However, I found that super glue works fine!
Posted: Jun 26, 2009 Larry

Nonsense about your "until now". While I'm sure that this is a fine boot, Vasque has been making boots in N, M, W widths for years. Not every single model, but some (like their recent Breeze). Trouble is, a lot of outdoor stores (like REI) don't carry them. You either have to go online and hunt (many online outlets don't carry N widths either), or special order them at extra cost. A great many outdoor stores don't carry New Balance hiking boots either, so your options there are very similar.
Posted: Jun 25, 2009 H.M.

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