Product Description

When you know youll be hiking through a tropical rainforest, running a trail with stream crossings, or rafting a fat river, pull on your New Balance Mens 920 Water Shoes. These water shoes fit like sneakers yet dont feel sopped and squishy when wet like sneakers do. New Balance used its H2Flow technology in these shoesholes above the soles let water and sand that comes in through the mesh uppers pour out with each stepto keep your feet dry and happy. Grippy Vibram outsoles with siping hold onto wet docks, rocks, and roots so you dont land on your keister.

Product Features

• Material: [Upper] mesh & synthetic
• Sole: Vibram
• Lacing: Quick-pull
• Weight: 12oz (340g)
• Recommended Use: Hiking or trail running in warm but wet conditions, canyoneering, rafting

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5497 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 11.5 D(M) US
• Color: Black/orange
• Brand: New Balance
• Fabric type: Synthetic and mesh
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• H2Flow
• C-CAP is a compression-molded EVA for superior midsole cushioning and flexibility
• Vibram Outsole
• Razor Siping Outsole
• Quick Pull lacing System

Amazon.com Product Description
Never miss your run, even on rainy days, thanks to the SW920 from New Balance. This sleek and sturdy outdoor shoe dries quickly so you can go from water to dry path without missing a beat. Great for cross-training, preparing for triathlons, or taking a lakeside stroll, the SW920 features a water-resistant upper, razor spring outsole for a comfortable stride a c-cap midsole and molded EVA insert for support.

From the Manufacturer
New Balance, is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century. It's why they don't spend money on celebrity endorsements. They spend it on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.

Customer Reviews

alternative to a pair of Keen's
I was looking at a pair of Keen shoe/sandels for kayaking and hiking around, but I did not find a pair that fit my needs -- size, style, color.

I've had the new balance SM920 for about ten days and I've used them a few times -- for walking, kayaking, and running around state parks.

Pros:
good support (that's why I love NB shoes)
pocket in tongue for drawstring
good traction for walking up/down kayak entry points
easy clean up -- hose down the inside to remove sand and grit (this is when the water draining system works great)


Cons:
water draining system gets clogged with lake/river debris
feet get somewhat hot in direct summer sun

Overall
These shoes are great for use in the water and for use paddle sports and walking; I'm pleased with another fine new balance product. These are a nice alternative to a pair of Tevas or Keen sandels.

Great shoe for rocky beaches and tidepools
I got the crazy colored grey/green ones because, even though I thought they were ugly, they were less than half the price of the other two. My wife, who critsizes all my clothes choices, saw them and commented that she liked the colors on those shoes, go figure. I bought them to go to Hawaii and they were perfect for that. Did a lot of walking on beaches with every kind of terrain, they are much better at that than any sandal or water sock, believe me. If the waves break over your shoes, no worries, the water just drains right out the bottom. Now that we're back home I can still wear them to work on casual day, they still look nice and feel great.

Very comfy!
I have always been a fan of New Balance because they allow the wearer to swap out the insole with a custom orthotic.

When they arrived I opened the box and put them on my feet right away. Without socks they are a perfect fit and I have walked all over in them. Used them while playing volleyball at dusk in the grass as well as while hitting some balls in a batting cage. Definitely allows my foot to breath but I think with socks it would be a tight fit.