New Balance WRPD Walking Shoes

Description

Upper: High-containment knit upper supported by an internal heel counter to lock the calcaneus bone steady over the center of the deep footbed.
Midsole Cushioning: Thick stack of high-density FuelCell foam engineered to dissipate vertical impact forces before they travel to ankles, knees, hips, and lower back.
Cushioning & Stability Technologies: Deep active sidewalls wrap around the foot to limit excessive medial/lateral roll, while the wide footprint distributes plantar pressure evenly.
Outsole: Broad, full-contact rubber footprint mapped to eliminate localized pressure spikes beneath the heel bone and metatarsal heads.

Key Features & Benefits

Maximum Joint Shock Defense: Towering FuelCell stack drastically lowers ground impact stress on knee joints, hips, and lower back.
Plantar Pressure Distribution: Sits the foot deep into the foam sidewalls to promote natural weight distribution across the whole sole.
Smooth Impact Transition: Curved sole geometry limits harsh heel strikes, guiding the foot through a gentle forward roll.
Removable Footbed: Factory sockliner removes easily to accommodate custom medical orthotics or high-arch support insoles.

Sizing & Fit Advice

Fits True to Size (TTS). The wide sculpted base easily accommodates medical orthotics; select half a size up if using thick custom inserts.

How to Find Your Size (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Setup: Place a plain sheet of paper on a hard floor, flushed against a flat wall. 2. Position: Stand on the paper with your heel resting gently against the wall (wearing your preferred athletic socks). 3. Mark: Mark the furthest point of your longest toe on the paper with a pencil. 4. Measure: Measure the distance from the edge of the paper (wall) to your mark in Centimeters (CM).
Recommended Fitting Margin:
Casual / Everyday Wear: Add +0.5 cm to your measured foot length.
Performance Running / Walking: Add +0.5 cm to +1.0 cm for comfortable movement and toe wiggle room.

New Balance Signature Fit & Characteristics

Fit Profile: New Balance models (especially core Made in USA/UK and classic heritage lines like 574, 990 series, and 1906R) generally feature a slightly roomier toe box and standard heel lock.