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WX8517

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  • Utilizing NB Zip™, New Balance’s latest heel cushioning technology, the 8517 is an overlasted training shoe built for the athlete looking for style, support, and a responsive ride.
  • ACTEVA™ Lite Midsole increases resistance to compression set.
  • N-DURANCE® rubber compound outsole for maximum durability in high-wear areas.
  • Synthetic and mesh upper.
  • WX-001 last.
  • 11.00 oz.
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Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

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 80% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 82% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 72% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"


Customer Rating/Review

New Balance WX8517
Number of reviews: 19
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 4.0 stars  Comfort: 4.0 stars  Look: 4.0 stars




2008-05-26 11:33:59 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: from Oak Park, IL
Overall:2 stars   Comfort:2 stars   Look:1 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Gotta go... I have worn New Balance shoes quite often and this is the first pair that was truly disappointing. They rubbed against the outside of my ankle and are very stiff. They looked terrible. The picture shown with this item does not really depict the shoe.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Another style of New Balance or Nike



2008-02-13 07:55:20 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: from Austin, TX
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Great cross-trainer - This shoe is very cool looking and it is very comfortable for my workouts as past NB shoes have been. I use it for kickboxing, cardio machines, and weight training. As some other folks noted, it does have a narrower toe box than most other NB shoes. This didn't bother me since I don't have a wide foot. In fact, I like the fact that my forefoot doesn't move around so much inside the shoe.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any NB, Adidas



2008-01-08 15:44:48 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: from Las Vegas Nevada
Overall:2 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:2 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Strange fit - I had to send these shoes back even though the fit seemed to be good. After wearing them for a walk or two I got very sore feet and blisters around the toes. Usually love New Balance, but these are a strange fit.



2008-01-06 10:57:36 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: from Minooka, IL
Overall:2 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Very uncomfortable! I usually LOVE New Balance shoes, but these were agony on my feet. I ordered my normal size, and there was no room at all in the toe box, so I sent them back and ordered a half size larger. Then my heel was slipping, and they felt huge. After an hour in them, my feet were in agony. I have plantar fasciitis and need arch support. It felt like there was absolutely none. Sorry, Zappos! I still love your website!



2008-01-04 16:54:40 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: from FL
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

My husband loves the men's version of these so I tried them. I like them but I don't rave about them they way he does. They are good running shoes but I prefer the NB with a boxier toe as I have a wide foot and the wide size is still a little snug for me. Very comfortable and lots of support.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Most NB



2008-01-03 09:42:54 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: from Ptld, Oregon
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Great gym shoe - This is definitely an indoor gym shoe - not meant for outside use at all. But that's what I bought it for. Good traction on the hardwood for aerobics, nice stability for weight lifting and great spring for the treadmill. Very light weight and comfortable.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: new balance



2007-12-25 18:37:53 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Beddy from Ohio
Overall:1 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:2 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Not what you expect for New Balance...narrow toe - Returned these immediately. I ordered the black and they would have been cute if wasn't for the strangely pointed toe. I really don't know what New Balance was thinking making this shoe...so not like them. I ordered the New Balance WR8507 when I returned these and Love them.



2007-12-24 00:25:02 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: from CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Very pleased!!! I enjoy wearing them for fast 5 mile walks or just to go the store!



2007-12-18 01:12:14 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Amy from Missoula, MT
Overall:2 stars   Comfort:2 stars   Look:1 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Just say NO! These shoes look so cute in the pictures. They were sooo ugly on my feet. The leather looks cheep and they don't fit anything like my other new balance shoes. Save yourself the trouble of having to return these. Just say NO!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Other new balance



2007-12-13 08:58:39 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Jan G from Isanti, MN
Overall:1 stars   Comfort:1 stars   Look:1 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

JAN123 - Ugly Ugly Ugly. These are the most ugliest cross trainer shoes I've ever seen. And - they weren't even comfortable. I can't believe New Balance would even make something like these.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: New Balance 601



2007-12-08 07:38:46 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Rebecca from Kentucky
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

GREAT Shoe! I love these shoes. GREAT support and incredibly comfortable!



2007-12-04 15:44:38 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Alicia from Albany, NY
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Warning: Ugly feet - As soon as I pulled these shoes out of the box I knew I wasn't going to like them, but I tried them on anyway. They look kind of retro in the picture (I got the white & red ones), but in real life, they looked downright orthopedic. They were like great, big grandpa sneakers and they made my feet look like I was wearing two, white footballs. Ugh. No way. I sent them right back.



2007-12-03 17:12:30 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:3 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Function over form - I don't find these pretty, but they are great for running on the treadmill.



2007-11-28 09:16:46 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Anonymous from Kokomo, IN
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great workout shoe! This is the first time I've ever bought a cross trainer, but this is one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've owned! I use it for weight class, step class, and work on the elliptical or treadmill. I don't think you can go wrong with New Balance.



2007-11-08 10:26:42 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Anonymous from Springfield, Virginia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

A Good Fit - This shoe is true to fit (wide), comfortable, supportive and stylish. I do a lot of walking in a large city and workout often, so I needed a supportive shoe and my feet never feel tired. I would recommend this shoe to anyone looking for a good all around stylish shoe.



2007-11-05 14:12:06 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Anonymous from Houston, Texas
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Great buy!!! I love these shoes! I wear them in my gym workouts, and they are perfect!



2007-11-02 19:04:30 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Anonymous from Davis, California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Perfect in every way! I always order New Balance because of the perfect fit I get with every shoe. I no longer go to a store to try on shoes. I know when I order my usual size, usual width, I will get a perfect fit, and I do. What more can you ask for from a shoe? I will probably order another pair of these shoes so I can trade off between workouts.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: New Balance Day Hiker



2007-10-14 16:13:10 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Happy H from Oradell, NJ
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Shoe is exactly what I was looking for, it's comfortable, accommodating my orthotics beautifully, and the performance is outstanding, feels like the springs in the heel helps me to jump to new heights in my aerobic class. I'm jumping for joy, thanks!



2007-09-09 12:36:17 New Balance WX8517
Reviewer: Anonymous from Virginia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

New Balance WX8517 - Feel good right out of the box to wear. Like the look. I always use the European size 41 when ordering online and shoe fits correctly.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: ahnu norten, josef seibel valentina

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