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New Balance 1520 GT Hiking Shoe - Men's

New Balance 1520 GT Hiking Shoe - Men's

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New Balance 1520 GT Hiking Shoe - Men's

The New Balance 1520 GT looks like a cross between a trail runner and a hiking shoe. That's because it is. A fast-moving multi-sport outdoor cross-trainer with Gore-Tex waterproofing for year-round use. From winter trail runs to Wednesday games of Ultimate in a summer downpour, the 1520 GT's multi-directional Vibram sole and burly upper take a licking and keep on sticking you to the ground when it counts. Molded C-Cap midsole supports your foot in lateral motion, and stiff Stability Web arch support prevents buckling on uneven terrain.

Bottom Line: Faster than a boot, tougher than a sneaker.

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Rating for this product: 4

Gear Girl finds a win in NB 1520

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November 18, 2009

Ok, I know it's a men's shoe. I know I'm not a man. I also know that to find any women's trail runners in the middle of no where Arkansas is difficult, especially if you happen to need, lets say, a size 10 in women's runners to avoid black toe. That being said...
I teach and outdoor physical education class at a local private school, work at a gear shop, and avidly hike, climb, backpack the local Boston Mts.
The 1520s have really been great. I've had no problems with the gore-tex liner leaking. My feet stay dry as long as the water doesn't come up past the webbing of the tongue. I have a very low volume foot with a high arch, so i put a pair of superfeet in my 1520s and it fixed the dead space.
I'd like them to be a little lighter, but the durability is worth the few ounces.
Also, can you say gaiter compatible? Boo ya!
I only wish the shoe wasn't as stiff on the extreme portion of the upper. Also, in having a gore-tex membrane you give up some breathability and for that I'm rating a 4, but it's really something like a 4.5. I'd never wear these without a wool sock, something smartwool or comparable.

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Where the NB 1520 was made? I mean country. Thanks in advanc

Where the NB 1520 was made? I mean country. Thanks in advance.

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September 20, 2009

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The New Balance 1520 was made in China.

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September 21, 2009

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Rating for this product: 2

BEWARE!

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November 18, 2009

This shoe is great insofar as fit, comfort, & durability are concerned; unfortunately, they are NOT WATERPROOF!. I've had two pairs, the second a replacement for the first pair, and both pairs leaked!

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Upper] split suede leather & synthetic; [Insert] Gore-Tex XCR 
Lining:
Nylon mesh 
Sole:
Vibram 
Lacing:
Standard with N-Lock lace lock 
Shank:
Stability Web nylon arch support 
Weight:
[Pair, size 9] 1lb 14oz (850g) 
Recommended Use:
Outdoor cross-training, hiking, trail running, wet weather 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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