I'm not a young man anymore. Not exactly sure what happened but it seems like just a few days ago I could run twenty miles and not get out of breath. Now I drive twenty miles and I need a nap. My feet are fried. They are mere shadows of their former glory. Over the years I've broken toes, I suffer from Morton's Neuroma in my right foot, lost all ten toenails twice during extreme backpacking adventures, my feet are hot even on cold winter days, suffer bone spurs in my heals and my arches are falling. From the outside I look in good shape but my feet think otherwise.
That's why I need a good shoe. In comes the New Balance MT481. After trying on more shoes then Imelda Marcos has ever owned I decided this shoe worked for me. Here a the reasons.
The upper inside of the shoe has smooth fabric. Poor constructed shoes leave harsh seems that hurts the top of my feet.
Lightweight yet rugged.
Excellent construction and materials.
Grippy rubber sole with no hard plastic sections.
Sole has upper foam for good absorption.
Deep heal area so the shoe does not feel like it's going to slide off.
Toe area is semi-squared off so toes are not cramped.
More for trail running then on a track.
Comes in 4E wide so foot has room to move.
Plenty of upper mesh material that breaths well and keeps feet cooler.
Great lace pattern for a good fit.
Plastic eye-holes for easy lacing up.
Black and gray combo with orange accents look great.
Plenty of room for arch insert.
Comfortable fit with just the included insert.
Great price for a shoe of this quality.
One out of every four New Balance shoes are made in the USA. (not this model though)
I've been a fan of New Balance for many years. I own very few shoes and one pair is usually worn everyday, all day, at work and at play. The MT481 is the pair I have chosen. They may be just what you are looking for. Everyone has different shaped feet and shoe needs so make sure when ordering any shoes online they have a good return policy. I should get at least two years out of them and then I hope this model is still available because I would like to buy another pair.
Highly recommended.
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For the money these shoes are great I paid 50$ I'm an avid hiker and the soles are textured in a way that they have superb traction on any type of terrain and in all weather conditions. The construction is incredibly solid and durable while still looking cool as hell. I've had them for almost a year and the ONLY signs of wear and tear are where the heel of your foot rubs against the fabric on the inside of the shoe, it's only in one of them and it's not that bad but it happens to all shoes eventually. They really don't show how much I've put them through.
They are also very comfortable, by far the best feeling shoes I've had. The second I tried them on I knew I was buying them, that's how comfy they are. I've never gotten sore feet with these however I've never gone running in them, only walking. They're too heavy to be considered running shoes anyway but they're great for some light trail blazing. Overall I'll definitely be buying another pair when mine (eventually) give out. But almost a year down and they've still got lots of life left.
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great pair of running shoes for the money. the only thing i had to deal with is the the sizes changed from the last time i had a pair of new balances. I went from 10 1/2 wide d to a 9 wide 4e. they fit and feel great. Note im not a runner but, i do alot of walking. never had feet problems with these type of sneakers from New Balance. I would have to say that everyone should give them a try because you wont be sorry.
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I've bought this same exact pair twice now and I'm looking to by it for the third time.
This pair of shoes is great, the shoes are of course a dark color and because of this, they hide any dirt, that could have accumulated, very well. The shoes are very comfortable and they are great for running or even just wearing them as your casual set of shoes. They also last a long time to, you should probably change your shoes more than once a year, but these have been great for me and have lasted me through thick and thin.
For those who are interested in the laces, these laces are the "circular" tube-like laces versus the "flat" laces.
For those who go running, I would definitely try these on at a local store first before buying. The shoes are a tad bulky which doesn't seem normal to be considered "running" shoes, so keep that in mind if you're going to purchase them online.
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I've put these shoes through a lot the past 18 months. I've used them primarily for mud and obstacle runs. They drain well after going through water, and both the traction and support they provide over rough terrain has always exceeded my expectations. They also wash very easily. Ultimately, it's the lining on the inside of the shoe near the heal that is causing me to retire them. The lining has fallen apart, exposing a hard plastic piece (part of the shell) which tears up the back of my heal. This has happened with both shoes so I don't think it's a fluke. But as I said, I got a ton of use out of them, and definitely my money's worth.
