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New Balance 978 GTX Hiking Boot - Men's
How is the arch support in this shoe??
By Pat
Ranked #752 - Men's Hiking Boots
December 15, 2010
How is the arch support in this shoe??
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Ghislaine
Ranked #283 - Men's Hiking Boots
January 19, 2011
Hello Pat, Normally I have specially added arch supports for my shoes. But here I don't need them, my feet don't hurt even if I wear these shoes all day long. Fantastic. Ghislaine
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Bryan Gothie
Ranked #503 - Men's Hiking Boots
December 15, 2010
The New Balance 978 provides moderate arch support. There is no traditional medial post but there are several other features which combine to provide both stability and support. There is a TPU plate called Rockstop whihc runs from the forefoot to the midooft that provides the majority of stability. In addition, the Rollbar in the heel includes bilateral pieces of TPU that rest on a piece of graphite. The combination of these three pieces provide plenty of support for your heel. So will there is nothing in the shoe that is directly acting on your arch, the overall platform of the shoe has been built to provide stability and support. -Bryan Gothie, NB Product Manager
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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