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New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's

New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's

Item # 772555
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When your athletic walking takes you off the beaten path, the New Balance 966 Leather Country Walkers take you there with stability and comfort.

  • Waterproofed nubuck leather uppers are seam sealed to repel moisture and provide long-lasting wear
  • Nylon mesh linings wick perspiration away and expedite drying time
  • Padded gusseted tongues relieve lace pressure while keeping trail debris out
  • Compression-molded C-Cap® midsoles, with ABZORB® cushioning at the heels and forefeet, absorb excess shock to maximize comfort
  • Stability Web® delivers superior support and protection in the midfoot area and reduce the overall weight of the shoe
  • Rubber outsoles are lightly lugged for traction on varied terrain and are flexible to enhance your natural walking motion

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9.5.

Imported.

Item 772555

New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleWalking
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperNubuck leather
LiningNylon
MidsoleEVA
SupportNylon plate
OutsoleRubber
Average weight2 lbs. 4 oz.
Average weight - metric1 kilogram

New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's
 
3.0

(based on 4 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday wear (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Feb

    17

    2009

    (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    cheaply made shoes

    By eagleeye

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attractive Design

    Cons

    • Holes in socks
    • Wears Out Easily

    Best Uses

      Comments about New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's:

      This is an attractive looking leather shoe, but the nylon mesh lining wears out in the heel quickly. Once the lining wore through the hard plastic heel cup chafed my socks until they developed holes.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (8 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      21

      2008

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Comfortable

      By jmco

      from Maryland

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Absorbs Shock
      • Comfortable
      • Flexible
      • Lightweight
      • Stable
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday wear
        • Pavement
        • Travel
        • Walking
        • Winter Conditions

        Comments about New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's:

        This is a good shoe. Most comfortable I have ever owned. I used it all over Greece one summer (wish they made same model, cheaper, and with no Gortex liner for hot climates). The insole is nothing special so, after a few months, you have to drop in a better one. Also, the use of smooth leather around the toes means it gets scuffed very soon and only gets worse. The padded sole near the heal is also not durable enough for hiking. It is soft running type of material and gets nicked, cut, and chipped. Laces only lasted a year. Hard to find proper replacement.So in the end, you have a great pair of shoes that are very comfortable but that don't handle wear very well. Price is a bit too high. I think [$] would be better for what you get. Wait for a sale.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • High Arch

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        27

        2009

         
        3.0

        Comfortable except...

        By oceanruss

        from Silverdale, WA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Comfortable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday wear

          Comments about New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's:

          Comfortable most of the time except after sitting for prolonged periods. A seam across the tongue causes an irritation on the top of my foot. Get rid of the seam and the shoe would get 4 or 5 stars. Won't be replacing with the same unless the seam is gone.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Low Arch

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Aug

          2

          2009

           
          4.0

          A Great Product

          By Dave Downunder

          from Warwick, Queensland, Au

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Absorbs Shock
          • Comfortable
          • Durable

          Cons

          • Shows scuff marks

          Best Uses

          • Everyday wear
          • Orienteering
          • Walking

          Comments about New Balance 966 Leather Country Walker Shoes - Men's:

          My wife and I have used our 965's a lot.They are wonderful in speargrass country as they keep out sharp seeds and are particularly good for orienteering in damp conditions (I hate wet feet after 100m). Also I wore mine for some geological fieldwork in the Simpson Desert 12 months ago when we traversed 12 to 20 km a day- and no blisters or sore feet.So far my new 966's are shaping up to be just as good.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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