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New Balance 577

For men 35+: fit, weather and wear.

New BalanceTrainer shape

Reviews

3 of 5 reviews recommend it.

2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score5.5/105 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Width: Narrow
  • Toes: Reported pressure, rubbing

Where can you wear it?

  • Wet ground: reports differ
  • Worn for walking, work

$90Budgetprice at the maker's store

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How do New Balance 577 fit?

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Reported sensations

  1. Width

    577v1

    • Narrow fit.
  2. Around the toes

    577v1

    • Reported pressure, rubbing.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

  • Slipping reported on wet ground.

577v1

  • Holds on ice.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Outsole

  • Coming apart.

577v1

  • Coming apart.

2Upper

577v1

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Holds up with wear.

577v1

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 2–4 years or over 4 years of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

577v1

  • Owners describe under 3 months of wear.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

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About our research

Based on 10 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

New Balance 577 vs Hoka Bondi

Also used for walking. Compare width.
New Balance 577 vs Hoka Bondi
What mattersNew Balance 577Hoka Bondi
Width

577v1

  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Bondi 8

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Bondi 9

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Maker price$89.99 (price at the maker's store)$175 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance 577 vs Hoka Gaviota

Also used for walking. Compare width.
New Balance 577 vs Hoka Gaviota
What mattersNew Balance 577Hoka Gaviota
Width

577v1

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Maker price$89.99 (price at the maker's store)$180 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance 577 vs Maison Margiela Replica

Also used for walking. Compare maker price.
New Balance 577 vs Maison Margiela Replica
What mattersNew Balance 577Maison Margiela Replica
Width

577v1

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.
Maker price$89.99 (price at the maker's store)$850 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-23.

New Balance 577 vs New Balance 1300

Also used for walking and work. Compare width.
New Balance 577 vs New Balance 1300
What mattersNew Balance 577New Balance 1300
Width

577v1

  • Narrow fit.

Made in USA 1300

  • Regular fit.
Maker price$89.99 (price at the maker's store)$199.99–$224.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance 577 vs New Balance 1890

Also used for walking. Compare width.
New Balance 577 vs New Balance 1890
What mattersNew Balance 577New Balance 1890
Width

577v1

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

1890

  • Narrow fit.

ABZORB 1890

  • Narrow fit.
Maker price$89.99 (price at the maker's store)$179.99–$199.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance 577 vs New Balance 204L

Also used for walking. Compare width.
New Balance 577 vs New Balance 204L
What mattersNew Balance 577New Balance 204L
Width

577v1

  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Maker price$89.99 (price at the maker's store)$119.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research