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Product Specifications
BrandNew Balance
StyleHiking Boot Waterproof
ColourBrown
FasteningLace Up
OuterLeather Nubuck
InnerTextile
SoleInjection-Molded
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Product Description
The 978 is a top of the range GORE-TEX walking boot designed for the someone who wants a rugged country walker to provide stability, protection and comfort. Made with a full leather upper, the boot has full ABZORB cushioning, a Stability Web , ROLLBAR , and Rock Stop plate to provide the ultimate walking boot at an excellent price.
Product Description
This rugged, waterproof shoe is designed for the adventurous outdoor enthusiast with durable GORE-TEX fabric. The 978 also has the ROLLBAR support system for superb rearfoot stability and motion control, making this a great choice for overpronators.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Brown|Size Name:11 UK 2E
I bought this shoe, which is more like a low fitting boot, for its width fitting.
I have used NB before, and there can be a problem with the wider fittings having a looser heel fit.
I therefore settled on the slightly less wide fitting (ie 2E).
The 978s have an advantage in that they have a C-Cap midsole, and therefore seem more comfortable over distance.
That said, I tried them for four miles, and noted that one was more comfortable than the other (I have feet different by half a size).
I proceeded to wear them for increasing distances, culminating in the 2011 Lakes 10 Peak Challenge.
I did not complete this event, mainly due to trying to descend Great Gable on my face.
Nevertheless, I did complete 9 peaks, and well over 30 miles, with no problems for my feet - or perhaps it just felt that they were less painful than my face.
The 978s performed well on Helvellyn, the sucking peat of The Bog, the usual Lakes loose scree, the abrasive slabs on Broad Crag and on to the varying terrain on Pillar. Although it was a dry day. I have worn them through wet weather with good water resistance from the Nubuck leasther, helped by Nikwax after the first few days.
Unlike other Goretex lined boots / shoes, they don't seem to make my feet feel hot.
They have now replaced my third pair of Berghaus Explorers, while I save my Scarpas for more robust trekking.
The soles are not as aggressive as the Explorers, but are almost as grippy in the dry and better in the wet.
At the price, they represent good value for money.
I have used NB before, and there can be a problem with the wider fittings having a looser heel fit.
I therefore settled on the slightly less wide fitting (ie 2E).
The 978s have an advantage in that they have a C-Cap midsole, and therefore seem more comfortable over distance.
That said, I tried them for four miles, and noted that one was more comfortable than the other (I have feet different by half a size).
I proceeded to wear them for increasing distances, culminating in the 2011 Lakes 10 Peak Challenge.
I did not complete this event, mainly due to trying to descend Great Gable on my face.
Nevertheless, I did complete 9 peaks, and well over 30 miles, with no problems for my feet - or perhaps it just felt that they were less painful than my face.
The 978s performed well on Helvellyn, the sucking peat of The Bog, the usual Lakes loose scree, the abrasive slabs on Broad Crag and on to the varying terrain on Pillar. Although it was a dry day. I have worn them through wet weather with good water resistance from the Nubuck leasther, helped by Nikwax after the first few days.
Unlike other Goretex lined boots / shoes, they don't seem to make my feet feel hot.
They have now replaced my third pair of Berghaus Explorers, while I save my Scarpas for more robust trekking.
The soles are not as aggressive as the Explorers, but are almost as grippy in the dry and better in the wet.
At the price, they represent good value for money.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Luckily I read some reviews and ordered a larger size (normally I'm a UK10 so I ordered a UK11). It's a very comfortable boot that needs little breaking in and serves as a great all round travel shoe that will do every thing from trekking to strolling around town. Great product.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Brown|Size Name:10 UK
A very comfortable lightweight walking boot. I use it as a working boot in our olive groves which involves a lot of walking over uneven stony terrain and I can wear them all day without getting sore feet or sore arches. It does not provide the support of a heavy duty hiking boot, but I did not want that.
Buy 1-1 1/2 sizes larger than your normal shoe size. Their UK 10 = EUR 44.5. Other shoes I have bought puts UK10 at EUR 45.
For a Goretex walking boot this was excellent value for money and I would happily look to replace them like for like in due course.
Buy 1-1 1/2 sizes larger than your normal shoe size. Their UK 10 = EUR 44.5. Other shoes I have bought puts UK10 at EUR 45.
For a Goretex walking boot this was excellent value for money and I would happily look to replace them like for like in due course.
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