Comments about Mens New Balance 978 Walking Shoe:

I purchased this shoe as a casual "walker" to wear in place of "sneakers". With absolutely no break-in period, I managed to hike 4 hours in a state park in total comfort. The trail was mixed surface and crossed several streams, wet surfaces were no problem. The shoe is basically brown in color with no contrasting colors which make it a perfect choice for the "more mature" walker...

Comments about Mens New Balance 978 Walking Shoe:

I posted a prior review stating my order came in and was a bit tight..I exchanged for a size 11 to a size 12 and they fit great...so if you order these be aware they run almost a full size small...
Great product and the exchange time was two weeks and I was expecting the normal 4-5...Super job RRS!

Comments about Mens New Balance 978 Walking Shoe:

I ordered these after a phone conversation with RRS service staff. I was concerned about reviews stating the boot was a bit shorter than normal. I was assured my normal size would be OK. It wasn't. I am now returning for longer length boot but now I have to wait 4-5 weeks for an exchange.
Other than that, these look like great walking boots.

Comments about Mens New Balance 978 Walking Shoe:

I bought this for a 2 week trip to soggy Ireland. They were great for travel, easier than my running shoes to remove for security, supportive when walking the Burren rocks and Dublin streets. With Gore-tex liner, they are warmer than unlined boot, but provided ample protection. Very pleased.