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86% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
80% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
79% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
New Balance MO1201
Number of reviews: 16
Average customer ratings:
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2009-11-15 18:36:51 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Upstate New York
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I bought these hikers for my husband. He really likes them. He has really wide feet and we have trouble finding a good fit in a regular store. He wears a 12 4E. He has said they are a bit hot sometimes. He loves the way they look and they will be great especially in the winter.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Dunham boots
2009-10-26 17:41:18 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: David W from Las Vegas...cultural center of the USA
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From the ankles down, I am a mutant: 4E width, hammer toes, ingrown toenails, bent toes, flat arches. New Balance has always been the only footwear that fits well. This was my first heavy duty hiking boot from NB. Out of the box, it is more comfortable than any hiking boot or hiking shoe I have ever owned, including NBs. Truly a remarkable boot.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None.
2009-10-24 08:57:46 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Mansfield PA
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This is my second pair of this hiking boot. My most recent pair from Zappos arrived with a flaw in the way the lining was sewn, but Zappos was superb in arranging an exchange. Top notch service! The boots are lightweight and have a good fit, making them great day hikers. I have used these hikers on the rocks in Maine and the hiking trails of northern Pennsylvania with great satisfaction.
2009-10-21 18:52:00 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Burl F from Atlanta Ga
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Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Nice boots but felt narrow. I ordered a 13 4E, which is usually ample width for me in other brands. The boots fit on the narrow side with my big toe touching the side of the toe box. I will send them back instead of getting blisters from rubbing. Usually New Balance fits me well.
2009-10-20 09:13:49 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: D H from Rio Verde, AZ
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I bought these boots for cool, wet weather hiking in the Arizona desert. They felt good, although somewhat stiff, on my feet when I first put them on. After wearing them around the house for a couple of hours, I walked a mile or so in the desert to see how they felt. They were fairly comfortable and didn\'t give me any blisters during my first excursion. \r\n\r\nSince then I have worn them four or five times and they are getting more comfortable as I wear them. They seem to be sized appropriately as I ordered the same size I always wear. I hope they will loosen up a bit as they get broken in. They aren\'t uncomfortable, but I would hope they get more flexible as time goes on.\r\n\r\nOverall, I was very pleased with Zappos ordering experience and with the boots that I bought.\r\n\r\n
2009-08-21 13:05:01 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Brian K from Huntington Beach
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Finally a 4E Hiking shoe! I have searched everywhere for a decent Hiking Shoe in 4E and this is truly what I have been searching for. Be sure to break them in before you hike though or you will get a blister. No more crushed feet, though! I highly recommend these!
2009-08-17 06:16:57 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Ohio
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Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Big Disappointment - Zappos, as usual, is superb on customer service. No complaints there. The problem is that while I really like the look of these shoes, they're extremely uncomfortable. The fit was good, if a little too roomy, but I kept them thinking they'd break in. Nearly 9 months latter, they still haven't broken in and I hate wearing them. Another big problem is they won't stay tied for long for some reason for me and I'm always having to relace them which gets annoying. The prior NB shoes I had were the best I'd ever owned, and I went back to them despite them losing some comfort simply due to flattening out on the insole due to several years of wear. Still preferable than these monsters.
2009-07-27 08:43:46 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Barry Townes from Texas
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I have used Zappos several times over the years and always satisfied with the products, delivery, and customer service after the sale. The shoe string hooks on my new boots; broke after two uses. I contacted Zappos to find out what could be done. The quick reply wasn't about the boots, but to let me know that a new pair was on the way. I received them the next day. I am a customer for life with Zappos. It is rare to find such customer service in this day and time. I don't even shop price any more. Zappos is competitively priced, plus free shipping and quick delivery.
2009-07-23 15:21:41 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from connecticut
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Just tried on the 2 pairs I ordered: New Balance 1201, Merrell Moab Mid Gore-Tex XCR. I usually take 10EEEE in New Balance athletic shoes. I ordered the New Balance in 10 1/2 EEEE, and the Merrells in 10 1/2 wide. I ordered the Merrells because I read someone's comment somewhere that he had very wide feet and liked the Merrells. I had little hope that the Merrells would fit, since they don't even make an "extra-wide", just regular and "wide." You should know I have a high instep, a bunion on my right foot, and wear [relatively thick] custom orthotics. I tried the New Balance first, after getting hiking socks, and replacing the insoles with my orthotics. I walked around a bit, tried lacing them a little differently because of some tightness around the ball of the right foot. They are high, covering about 1.5 inches above my ankle. Bottom line: they were acceptable. They would not make me happy, but they might do. I tried the Merrells and, to my great surprise, they went on. I really expected that I would not be able to even get them on my feet. They are lighter, more flexible, feel more like athletic shoes than the very definite "boot feel" of the New Balance product. They are mids, i.e. they come up to about ankle height. I walked around and discovered they tended to feel slightly loose around the heel, perhaps because of my ordering the half size larger. On the other hand, it's not like there's a huge amount of room in front of my toes, so I don't think the 10's would have fit well. There's a bit of a trade off between keeping my heel snug, and providing enough room for the bunion, but bottom line they are much closer to what I'm looking for, and I'm keeping them. Hope that helps.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: try merrills
2009-06-01 09:35:48 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Keith from Sedona, AZ
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Comfort:
Look:
Put about 40 miles on these boots and they have worked well so far. Comfortable out of box with minimal break in required. Good ankle support. I wear orthotics to correct over pronation, so it is very easy to twist my ankles but with these boots on, it’s not a worry.
2009-05-08 19:33:53 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Anchorage, AK
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Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Sizing Inconsistent - The left boot fit fine, however the right one was far too narrow, more like a D or E than the 4E it was supposed to be. I'm returning the boots.
2009-01-28 12:37:16 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous
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Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
New Balance MO1201 - The boots are great! Durable, comfortable and lightweight.
2008-11-30 10:55:55 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Maryland
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Bad Sizes - I have been trying to replace my favorite pair of light hiking boots that I've had since 2000, and thought these might fit the bill. My foot has grown & expanded over the years, (My Military boots went from 10D to 11EEE) and since make/models of shoes/boots keep changing, I can't depend on any one size/width to fit. - My running shoes are NB 12/4E. - I order two pairs (11/4E) and (12/4E) to try on. Both were a little tight on width, and too short on length. Here's the kicker... The 12 left shoe was actually significantly shorter than the 11! - Some other issues I had with this shoe: -- The loop on back to pull the shoe on was barely big enough to get my pinky into, need a man-size loop! -- The cut of the shoe around the ankle was uncomfortable, ballooning around the front and sides, with the back open to the elements. -- The tongue is attached to the shoe up the sides, so there's not free room to pullout the tongue to slide the shoe on, or to insert my orthotics (arch supports). - All that said, I would have kept a pair, had either one fitted.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: still looking...
2008-09-29 15:01:22 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Edward J from Meadville, PA
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Real waterproof shoes - These are comfortable as any hiking shoe I have ever had. Unlike the rest, most of which suggested that they were waterproof, these truly are and at a great price at Zappos!
2008-09-28 19:04:38 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Illinois
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Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Since my last pair of New Balance hiking boots wore out (I hiked them to death) I have been patiently waiting for New Balance to come out with a new hiking boot. They finally did and they hit a homerun with the MO1201. My foot is a wide 4E, but not quite a 5E. To complicate matters I also wear orthotics due to high arches. As a result, finding a boot that fits properly has proven to be difficult to say the least. I got the perfect fit from the MO1201 by going 1/2 size larger than I normally wear. On top of that, THEY LOOK GREAT!!! Also, very rugged and well made.
2008-08-15 05:58:35 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: John T from Tennessee
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Comfort:
Look:
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great light work shoe - I was looking for a shoe to wear for yard work, in my shop and that was waterproof when I go fishing and have to step out of the boat at the ramps, but I needed a very wide width. New Balance has always been a good shoe for me, and they came through again. This shoe is very comfortable, gives me plenty of room for my hammer toes, and is nice and lightweight. Great shoe!!
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Write an online review and share your thoughts with other Zappos.com customers!
86% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
80% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
79% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"
Customer Rating/Review
New Balance MO1201
Number of reviews: 16
Average customer ratings:
Overall:
Comfort: Look: 2009-11-15 18:36:51 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Upstate New York
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:I bought these hikers for my husband. He really likes them. He has really wide feet and we have trouble finding a good fit in a regular store. He wears a 12 4E. He has said they are a bit hot sometimes. He loves the way they look and they will be great especially in the winter.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Dunham boots
2009-10-26 17:41:18 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: David W from Las Vegas...cultural center of the USA
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:From the ankles down, I am a mutant: 4E width, hammer toes, ingrown toenails, bent toes, flat arches. New Balance has always been the only footwear that fits well. This was my first heavy duty hiking boot from NB. Out of the box, it is more comfortable than any hiking boot or hiking shoe I have ever owned, including NBs. Truly a remarkable boot.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None.
2009-10-24 08:57:46 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Mansfield PA
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:This is my second pair of this hiking boot. My most recent pair from Zappos arrived with a flaw in the way the lining was sewn, but Zappos was superb in arranging an exchange. Top notch service! The boots are lightweight and have a good fit, making them great day hikers. I have used these hikers on the rocks in Maine and the hiking trails of northern Pennsylvania with great satisfaction.
2009-10-21 18:52:00 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Burl F from Atlanta Ga
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Nice boots but felt narrow. I ordered a 13 4E, which is usually ample width for me in other brands. The boots fit on the narrow side with my big toe touching the side of the toe box. I will send them back instead of getting blisters from rubbing. Usually New Balance fits me well.
2009-10-20 09:13:49 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: D H from Rio Verde, AZ
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:I bought these boots for cool, wet weather hiking in the Arizona desert. They felt good, although somewhat stiff, on my feet when I first put them on. After wearing them around the house for a couple of hours, I walked a mile or so in the desert to see how they felt. They were fairly comfortable and didn\'t give me any blisters during my first excursion. \r\n\r\nSince then I have worn them four or five times and they are getting more comfortable as I wear them. They seem to be sized appropriately as I ordered the same size I always wear. I hope they will loosen up a bit as they get broken in. They aren\'t uncomfortable, but I would hope they get more flexible as time goes on.\r\n\r\nOverall, I was very pleased with Zappos ordering experience and with the boots that I bought.\r\n\r\n
2009-08-21 13:05:01 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Brian K from Huntington Beach
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Finally a 4E Hiking shoe! I have searched everywhere for a decent Hiking Shoe in 4E and this is truly what I have been searching for. Be sure to break them in before you hike though or you will get a blister. No more crushed feet, though! I highly recommend these!
2009-08-17 06:16:57 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Ohio
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Big Disappointment - Zappos, as usual, is superb on customer service. No complaints there. The problem is that while I really like the look of these shoes, they're extremely uncomfortable. The fit was good, if a little too roomy, but I kept them thinking they'd break in. Nearly 9 months latter, they still haven't broken in and I hate wearing them. Another big problem is they won't stay tied for long for some reason for me and I'm always having to relace them which gets annoying. The prior NB shoes I had were the best I'd ever owned, and I went back to them despite them losing some comfort simply due to flattening out on the insole due to several years of wear. Still preferable than these monsters.
2009-07-27 08:43:46 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Barry Townes from Texas
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:I have used Zappos several times over the years and always satisfied with the products, delivery, and customer service after the sale. The shoe string hooks on my new boots; broke after two uses. I contacted Zappos to find out what could be done. The quick reply wasn't about the boots, but to let me know that a new pair was on the way. I received them the next day. I am a customer for life with Zappos. It is rare to find such customer service in this day and time. I don't even shop price any more. Zappos is competitively priced, plus free shipping and quick delivery.
2009-07-23 15:21:41 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from connecticut
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Just tried on the 2 pairs I ordered: New Balance 1201, Merrell Moab Mid Gore-Tex XCR. I usually take 10EEEE in New Balance athletic shoes. I ordered the New Balance in 10 1/2 EEEE, and the Merrells in 10 1/2 wide. I ordered the Merrells because I read someone's comment somewhere that he had very wide feet and liked the Merrells. I had little hope that the Merrells would fit, since they don't even make an "extra-wide", just regular and "wide." You should know I have a high instep, a bunion on my right foot, and wear [relatively thick] custom orthotics. I tried the New Balance first, after getting hiking socks, and replacing the insoles with my orthotics. I walked around a bit, tried lacing them a little differently because of some tightness around the ball of the right foot. They are high, covering about 1.5 inches above my ankle. Bottom line: they were acceptable. They would not make me happy, but they might do. I tried the Merrells and, to my great surprise, they went on. I really expected that I would not be able to even get them on my feet. They are lighter, more flexible, feel more like athletic shoes than the very definite "boot feel" of the New Balance product. They are mids, i.e. they come up to about ankle height. I walked around and discovered they tended to feel slightly loose around the heel, perhaps because of my ordering the half size larger. On the other hand, it's not like there's a huge amount of room in front of my toes, so I don't think the 10's would have fit well. There's a bit of a trade off between keeping my heel snug, and providing enough room for the bunion, but bottom line they are much closer to what I'm looking for, and I'm keeping them. Hope that helps.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: try merrills
2009-06-01 09:35:48 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Keith from Sedona, AZ
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Put about 40 miles on these boots and they have worked well so far. Comfortable out of box with minimal break in required. Good ankle support. I wear orthotics to correct over pronation, so it is very easy to twist my ankles but with these boots on, it’s not a worry.
2009-05-08 19:33:53 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Anchorage, AK
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Sizing Inconsistent - The left boot fit fine, however the right one was far too narrow, more like a D or E than the 4E it was supposed to be. I'm returning the boots.
2009-01-28 12:37:16 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
New Balance MO1201 - The boots are great! Durable, comfortable and lightweight.
2008-11-30 10:55:55 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Maryland
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Bad Sizes - I have been trying to replace my favorite pair of light hiking boots that I've had since 2000, and thought these might fit the bill. My foot has grown & expanded over the years, (My Military boots went from 10D to 11EEE) and since make/models of shoes/boots keep changing, I can't depend on any one size/width to fit. - My running shoes are NB 12/4E. - I order two pairs (11/4E) and (12/4E) to try on. Both were a little tight on width, and too short on length. Here's the kicker... The 12 left shoe was actually significantly shorter than the 11! - Some other issues I had with this shoe: -- The loop on back to pull the shoe on was barely big enough to get my pinky into, need a man-size loop! -- The cut of the shoe around the ankle was uncomfortable, ballooning around the front and sides, with the back open to the elements. -- The tongue is attached to the shoe up the sides, so there's not free room to pullout the tongue to slide the shoe on, or to insert my orthotics (arch supports). - All that said, I would have kept a pair, had either one fitted.
Other shoes recommended by reviewer: still looking...
2008-09-29 15:01:22 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Edward J from Meadville, PA
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Real waterproof shoes - These are comfortable as any hiking shoe I have ever had. Unlike the rest, most of which suggested that they were waterproof, these truly are and at a great price at Zappos!
2008-09-28 19:04:38 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: Anonymous from Illinois
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Since my last pair of New Balance hiking boots wore out (I hiked them to death) I have been patiently waiting for New Balance to come out with a new hiking boot. They finally did and they hit a homerun with the MO1201. My foot is a wide 4E, but not quite a 5E. To complicate matters I also wear orthotics due to high arches. As a result, finding a boot that fits properly has proven to be difficult to say the least. I got the perfect fit from the MO1201 by going 1/2 size larger than I normally wear. On top of that, THEY LOOK GREAT!!! Also, very rugged and well made.
2008-08-15 05:58:35 New Balance MO1201
Reviewer: John T from Tennessee
Overall:
Comfort:
Look:Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great light work shoe - I was looking for a shoe to wear for yard work, in my shop and that was waterproof when I go fishing and have to step out of the boat at the ramps, but I needed a very wide width. New Balance has always been a good shoe for me, and they came through again. This shoe is very comfortable, gives me plenty of room for my hammer toes, and is nice and lightweight. Great shoe!!
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