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| Take 2 - Going up a size worked! As stated in a previous review of this shoe, I had a major accident over a year ago which shattered both of my heels and traumatized both feet and ankles. Finding shoes I can walk in at all comfortably is, to say the least, difficult. I tried this shoe before but my usual size 12 was impossibly small and 12.5 was not quite there either. This time I ordered a 13 and a 14 and the 13 worked perfectly. This shoe provides better stability, padding, and general comfort than any shoe I have tried since my accident. For the first time since I started walking again almost a year ago, I can walk with little to NO heel pain! The rest of my feet feel generally well cushioned and supported. I also developed severe imbalance and pronation which these shoes began helping me control instantly! This is a fantastic shoe for me and my unique issues. I may very well buy another pair to have on hand when these wear out. Thanks Zappos for making it so easy to try, try, and try to find just the right shoe! |
| Hw at Zappos.com on 05/08/2009 |
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| This was our first pair of Keen sandals and we're hooked! Each summer we get our son a pair of good sandals and these were exactly what we were looking for. Very sturdy, very rugged, very well made. They go with everything from jeans to khakis to all his shorts. We love the olive green color because they can easily look a little dressier or super casual depending on the outfit. These fit the shape of my son's foot perfectly, they are very easy for him to get on and off himself and they clean up both easily, and beautifully (they look great after lots of hard wear, and lots of cleaning). We also loved the fact that after lots and lots of hard sockless wear they don't smell! And the fact that they are pretty "green" (earth friendly) was a big plus for our family. And I recommend purchasing through Zappos 100%! At home fittings (no more taking impatient children shoe shopping!) and free returns make it worth it and then some! We will be getting another pair of these next year, and we will be placing the order with Zappos. |
| george w at Zappos.com on 07/30/2009 |
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| Could Be Better - Like a previous reviewer, I have flat feet, and I, too felt as if plastic (from the stability bar) was poking into my instep. I was SO disappointed. But, another writer said that he replaced the insole with a NB insole for flat feet, and that seemed to cure the problem. Funny, when I tried these on (at a New Balance store) the sales person said that an insole would be too much stability. He - nor - ever thought of the approach I mentioned above. Also, I usually wear a 13 EE (wide) but in this shoe a 13 D is plenty wide. Note this, those of you who need a wide toe box. Like this issue, a few years ago, the Brooks Beast has the same problem. It is now corrected, and I intend to order a pair from Zappos (I try to always try on shoes-if I can find them-then order from here). Thanks for great product reviews on the NB MR1011. I thought it was just me and my crazy feet! |
| Jim G at Zappos.com on 05/19/2009 |
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| Specifically to the previous reviewer from Minnesota: I am 6 feet tall and 187 pounds and I felt the same pressure pain from the arch support when I stood up and walked around in my 1011s. To solve the problem I bought the Flat Foot insoles IFF3900 from the New Balance store and took out the original insoles from the 1011 - and the flat foot insoles made a world of difference. With my severe flat feet I have gotten in the habit of taking out original insoles and adding the flat foot insoles - even in my dress/casual loafers. The insoles correct the arch but the shoe corrects the movement and motion - people like us with flat feet and over-pronation need both the flat foot arch support and the motion-control shoe correction. Overall - an extremely well-made shoe with so many features to correct over-pronators - the only thing missing was the flat foot insole. |
| Anonymous at Zappos.com on 04/30/2009 |
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| Not true to size - I had a major accident over a year ago which left my feet severely injured. I ordered this shoe because of all of its cushioning and stability features. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to check out those features. I could barely get the shoe on my foot even though it was the same size as all the other shoes I've worn since the post-surgical swelling went down. Apparently this shoe runs at least a size small (on me anyway) so I'm ordering a size larger and we'll see how it goes. |
| Hw at Zappos.com on 04/27/2009 |
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| Excellent shoe source - This NB shoe is top notch, this my 3rd pair. Large toe box, excellent comfort, designed for my pronation and foot needs. Zappos is an excellent shoe source. Fast, upgraded delivery, best price, top brands. The entire Zappos culture is customer focused, team members thoroughly enjoy their jobs and it shows in their quick response, and error free operations. Even the president/CEO don't wear ties, and have simple cubicle offices. I can't say enough about the Zappos culture and business model. They are my shoe source, make them yours. |
| Ron at Zappos.com on 11/10/2008 |
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| The New Balance MR1011 is the bomb! My first impression for these shoes were that they are big, clunky, and heavy. My feeling now is that New Balance shoes never let me down, especially the styles over 1000. My treadmill experience is that I immediately fell in love with my new 1011's. Usually, I need to break in a new pair of running shoes, but not this time. I cannot wait to put them on tomorrow and go for a run outside! My 1011's are my new best friend! |
| Chip S at Zappos.com on 07/25/2009 |
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| As always, Zappos service, delivery time, description, web interface are superb. These New Balance shoes, like all NB shoes, seem true to size. I've been wearing NB's for decades. I'm a heavy guy and I'm tough on walking shoes. I walk several miles daily on asphalt, concrete (hard on humans!) and packed desert sand/dirt. I need the sturdiest, most padded shoes I can find. These MR1011s are exactly that. I'll continue to buy New Balance shoes and I'll continue to use Zappos. |
| Craig 'Lumpy' L. at Zappos.com on 06/07/2009 |
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| I just tried this shoes on. Even though I have tried different New Balance styles and a was very happy with all of them, this particular shoe style is amazing. It is very light and my feet expands with ease as if I were just wearing socks. I am happy with Zappos service. I ordered these items yesterday, and received them today. |
| Sergio Nica at Zappos.com on 07/10/2009 |
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| Supportive, well built, attractive - great shoes - I've always had what I considered to be normal width feet, but the New Balance running shoes in the wide width make all the difference for me. Consider trying wide running shoes that made a world of difference for me. I always know that New Balance shoes fit every time. Great shoes, great manufacturer. |
| Anonymous at Zappos.com on 03/09/2009 |
