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  • Use
    Travel

    All-day wear

    Shoes that maintain underfoot support for extended periods of wear. Great for long walks, shopping, running errands, and casual wear. See *walking shoes for all-day wear*

    Travel

    Lightweight all-around shoes that can be taken anywhere from a long plane ride to a city sightseeing tour. See *walking shoes for traveling*

    Work

    These shoes tend to be more supportive to withstand long hours on the feet. Some of them are marked as slip-resistant. They typically come in plain color schemes. See *casual walking shoes*
  • Arch support

    Neutral

    For people with normal pronation. Also provide support for underpronation (excessive outward rolling of the foot). See *neutral walking shoes*

    Stability

    For people with moderate overpronation (inward rolling of the foot). See *stability training shoes*

    Motion controll

    For people with severe overpronation. See *motion control walking shoes*
  • Price
    $160
  • Release date
    Jul 2018
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  • The New Balance 1700 is a motion control walking footwear designed for men who want a leather shoe with the comfort and cushioning of an athletic trainer.  It employs an all-leather upper for a supportive coverage with a classic look. 
  • A stable gait is ensured by the ROLLBAR technology. It is placed in the heel, featuring firm TPU posts on both medial and lateral sides to prevent the foot from excessive inward rolling of the foot.
  • The proprietary ABZORB midsole affords full-length cushioning. It is also made pliable to accommodate natural foot flexibility.

The New Balance 1700 comes in a men’s version only. It can be obtained in US sizes 7 to 15 with half-sizes available as well. Like most walking shoes from New Balance, the shoe is offered in a broad array of options to accommodate all kinds of foot dimensions: from a standard D - Medium to 2E - Wide, 4E - Extra Wide, and 6E - Extra Wide.

A rubber compound lines the bottom of the New Balance 1700. It shields the platform of the shoe from being abraded by concrete pavements and other outdoor surfaces. It is also non-marking, implying that it doesn’t scuff floors with black marks.

The heel and the forefoot are geared with rubber pods for enhanced traction. The pods in the front are intermittent, letting the forefoot bend freely. The midfoot portion is free of pods and is made slightly elevated, contributing to the flexibility and reducing the weight of the trainer.

The New Balance 1700 relies on a full-length ABZORB midsole for cushioning. Made of a foam-based polymer, it makes sure that the foot is padded throughout the walking session.

The trainer also features a molded footbed. It complements the midsole and provides additional underfoot comfort.

Leather is responsible for providing snug support in the upper unit. Additional leather overlays wrap the heel, the forefoot, the eyelets, and the throat of the shoe for enhanced abrasion-resistance of these areas.

The closure of the New Balance 1700 is comprised of round laces which run through metal eyelets. The laces can be cinched to regulate the tightness of the footwear.

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