New Balance - MT570 Hiking Shoes Review

I really needed some new hiking shoes but was having trouble finding something not too expensive.  After doing some comparative shopping I finally came across the New Balance MT 570 Hiking Shoes, which have turned out to be exactly what I needed.

New Balance MT570 Hiking Shoes cost $69, which is a pretty reasonable price. They have New Balance's ''N-Fuse'' technology, which is soft-cushioning foam with firm foam in the midsole. This shoe offers excellent mid-foot support from the front of the heel to the toe area.

The upper portion of this hiking shoe is made of synthetic mesh materials. The shoes weigh just 13 ounces and have a good traction pattern on the sole for gripping the ground. My shoes have a brown/orange color pattern. At first I wasn't crazy about the color scheme but it has grown on me, and looks better than the black/yellow and black/red patterns available in this shoe.

I have hiked in the foothills near Denver, Colorado, where the trails are mostly finely-packed gravel, easy to moderate in difficulty, and usually dry. The New Balance MT570 hiking shoes are perfect for these conditions where a moderate amount of gripping is needed and ankle support is not as critical. These shoes would not be good for steep, rocky trails, wet trails, or mountain climbing - there is not enough support and moisture will permeate the mesh materials.

I highly recommend these New Balance hiking shoes for light to moderate hiking. They are lightweight, have enough breathability to keep your feet cool, and arch support is very good.  My pair are extra wide (4E) since I have a high arch, and they are not tight across the top - they fit perfectly. New Balance shoes have generally worked really well for me and the MT570 shoes are one of the best pair I have ever owned.