Guest guest Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 I screwed up and deleted the information that I had about other brands of New Balance shoes. I remember the 1122's, but Beckingham had suggested another. Could you please repost this? Dave --------------------------------- New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates. Quote
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2007 Report Posted July 12, 2007 Chris: The NB last with the boxiest profile is SL-2. I find these shoes allow stretch in both width and arch hight. They fit my AFO and my EEEEE width, high arch feet. On the NB website one can search for shoes by last. --Larry Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2007 Report Posted July 13, 2007 I would love to get different shoes...does any one out there that wear NB have them built up? I have one leg shorter then the other....and I take a size 11/2 WIDE! I also wear AFOs....my old shoes I just keep getting them fixed were made sp...and are so heavy I can hardly life my legs up....Help. Geri Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2007 Report Posted July 13, 2007 Geri, While I wore a cam boot on my left foot (for about a year) I had an NB shoe sole built up to make my gait more balanced. I'm fortunate to have a neighborhood cobbler to do that sort of work. It cost me about $20.00 to have it done. After foot surgery, I got a pair of PW Minor boots that had a tread style that wore smooth almost immediately. I had waffle stomper treads put on and now shoes that used to scream 'special shoes' border on hip and stylish. O Quote
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2007 Report Posted July 14, 2007 That is size one and a half shoe not 11 and 1/2. Geri Quote
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2007 Report Posted July 14, 2007 O, That is good news.Perhaps find a independent shoe maker.Thanks Geri Quote
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Larry, Thanks for the suggestion on NB's I will check them out. Sorry it took so long in the thank you. My Husband & I found out that we are pregnant & I was off-line for a while. Take care, Chris Quote
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2007 Report Posted July 31, 2007 Chris: Babies are more important than shoes. Cheers! --Larry Quote
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2007 Report Posted December 4, 2007 I know what you mean about the New Balance. They feel " heavy " on my feet too. I bought generic Athletic Works sneakers $14.95 and they feel so much better! Dawn Quote
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Posted July 16, 2008 Hi all! Just a short note that for the past few years I have been wearing sneakers from New Balance with the SL-2 last. This last is for narrow heel, high arch, wide front and has a high front of the shoe that gives room for hammer toes. Here is the model I wear: www.nbwebexpress.com/newbalanceMW926BK.htm This model has a roll bar that helps keep your foot from rolling over when you step on a pebble! They also have a curve up of the sole near the toes that helps with the foot drop. They have similar models for women. These shoes work VERY well for me! Also I just stated using SPENCO Orthotic Arch Support Insoles #44-042 they give me even better roll control. www.spenco.com/product/501-arch-supports-fullnbsplength Trust you all are enjoying summer! Quote
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Posted July 16, 2008 , I wear them too. Women's model 854 now updated to 855. Just purchased a pair on summer closeout. I change shoes alot and these take me all over, from the bike to hike, to the gym, errands, you name it. http://www.nbwebexpress.com/newbalanceWX854WB.htm Gretchen Quote
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2008 Report Posted July 27, 2008 I have a question my friends, I have been trying to shop for a pair of New Balance shoes. I was wondering what kind you all have and if these kind of shoe works best for your comfort level. Thank you all for your time. Ty Quote
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Ty, I have 854's and 855's, a pair of 621's and a pair of 926's. Also a pair of trail runners, can't remember the # though. All comfortable. http://www.nbwebexpress.com Check our messages archives as many have posted about this before. Gretchen Quote
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Thank you Gretchen for all your help. You deffently have the right answer for everything. Ty Quote
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I wear 854's and 621's. However, because my left foot has a tendency to roll., I take the left shoe to the cobbler (shoe repair guy) and have him put an extra sole on the left side of the existing sole and taper it to the middle, creating a wedge. This has worked for a couple years now. defman Quote
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Ty, I like new balance too. They will work with metal braces and plastic ones. All new balance shoes have removable insoles, which is important in wearing plastic AFOs. I have 991's and really like them. I have had other styles too and they have all worked well. I have 991's for both my metal braces, with channels, and for my plastic AFOs. Try them I bet you will like them. Bob Quote
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I've worn New Balance sneakers for quite a while. My left foot rolls quite a bit, and the right is starting. I have a build out and a wedge on the sole. I switched to the New Balance " RollBar " because the in and outside edges are stiffer to help keep the foot from rolling. Quote
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Ty, I've found that when I'm not wearing my AFOs, New Balance tennis shoes <http://www.midwestsports.com/new-balance-803-tennis-shoe/p/MC803W-4E/> work best, and when I'm wearing AFOs, I wear New Balance cross trainers <https://newbalanceharrisburg.com/cross_training_c292.htm?gclid=CPaq4IuP\ 45QCFQKcFQod_XiGRw> . If I wear the cross trainers without the AFOs, my ankles give out. Jeff Quote
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 I wear New Balance for 5 years , They are great but I cannot get lasses long enough because my feel are swollen and they are too short. Barb Quote
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I use New Balance shoes as well, for about 5 years now. I used the 924s and now the 926s. They are firm and prevent pronating. I like the wider size as well for stability. Quote
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