---
product_id: 100125733
title: "Men's 978 V1 Walking Shoe"
brand: "visit the new balance store"
price: "$542"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/100125733-mens-978-v1-walking-shoe
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Men's 978 V1 Walking Shoe

**Brand:** visit the new balance store
**Price:** $542
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Men's 978 V1 Walking Shoe by visit the new balance store
- **How much does it cost?** $542 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/100125733-mens-978-v1-walking-shoe)

## Best For

- visit the new balance store enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted visit the new balance store brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

New Balance is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century to focus on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.



















Whether you’re tackling your favorite trails or doing some serious strolling around town, this walking shoe by New Balance will keep you comfortable and well protected. Constructed with a soft yet durable nubuck upper, it has generous cushioning in the forefoot and heel, a lightweight EVA midsole, and a special technology in the outsole designed to stabilize and guide the foot through the walking gait cycle. The padded tongue and collar provide added comfort and support, while the pull tab at the heel makes it easy to slip on and off.

## Features

- 100% Nubuck
- Imported
- Rubber sole
- Waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX membrane
- Dual-density foam-padded collar
- ABZORB foam cushioning
- Built on OL-1 last for hiking with narrow heel width, high instep, deep toe box, and wide forefoot
- Medicare/HSPCS Code = PDAC A5500 Diabetic Shoes
- Polyurethane insert provide excellent cushioning

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Colour, Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

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    Good shoe - some reviews where misleading
  

*by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2019*

I've always done well with New Balance in most styles and I have a tough foot - 9 4E. I needed a new mid-weight hiking shoe for an upcoming trip to Newfoundland, and unlike most hiking shoes/boots, these come in widths. All my New Balance shoes fit perfectly at 9 4E. But then I read the reviews and quite a few regular New Balance buyers said this shoe runs small and narrow and quite a few warned "buy a bigger size." I was swayed and went up a half size.I've worn these for several days of my 5 mile walks on suburban and city terrain for break-in and they'll be fine, especially with a thicker hiking sock. But to be honest, if I buy them again I'll drop back to a size 9. I remove the standard insert and instead use a "Good Feet" arch support and pad, yet the size is still more than adequate. I have no issue with the toe box, or width, in fact they seem a tad wide (maybe that's the 9 ½) and I don't need the extra half size. Everybody's foot shape is different, so I believe those who had problems, but I'm not one of them. The size seems very true to my expectations.As to durability, time will tell but frankly, based on how they are built and a lot of past experience  with New Balance, I expect good wear.

### ⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Size not as specified.  Shoe too tight in the toe box,
  

*by R***D on Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018*

I bought this model about five years ago.  I tried breaking them in steadily with short walks and they seemed OK.  However, a ten-mile walk soon proved my initial assessment to be an illusion.  As others have noted the shoe is way too small and the toe box is narrow putting pressure on the toes.  After the ten miler my toes hurt for a considerable time.  I never used them again until the other day when I spotted them in the garage and decided to give then another try.  My experience was the same, even after a much shorter walk.  It's time to throw them away.I agree completely with other reviewers who have noted that the shoe is neither true to length nor width.

### ⭐ 







  
  
    Doesn't Fit Like Other New Balance Shoes
  

*by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018*

I've been wearing size 9 4E New Balance shoes for the last 15 years. Always a good, comfortable fit -- until now. Toe box was very cramped and shoe width felt more like a 2E. Ankle cuff was very painful - could not even use top lace hook. Wore them around the house for about 2 hours and was ready to send them back. Very disappointed in this particular shoe.

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-04*