New Balance 877 vs 577 Shoes Compared [What’s the Difference?]


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When I compared the New Balance 877 vs 577, this is what stood out the most to me:

  • These shoes are very similar regarding comfort under the foot. They both have New Balance’s Walking Strike Path, which is an outsole feature that helps stabilize and guide the foot through the walking gait cycle. They also both have New Balance’s “ABZORB” midsole which helps reduce impact stress. This is where you can see how both shoes respond on a foot.

In this article let’s take a closer look at the New Balance 877v1 and the New Balance 577v1 by using the videos and pictures I took of the shoes that I own.

Table of Contents

New Balance 877 vs 577 Comfort

How They Respond on Foot

To give you an idea how these shoes respond on a foot, here I am wearing mine:

Both of these shoes have New Balance’s ABZORB midsole for extra impact absorption. Overall, the underfoot comfort of these two shoes is very similar.

What I did find a bit surprising was how different these two shoes were regarding flexibility. This is where you can see the difference in flexibility as I test it for both shoes.

It’s also important to emphasize that although both of these shoes are comfortable under the foot, they are built to prioritize support and stability. They won’t be as “squishy” under the foot as certain types of modern New Balance running shoes (comfiest New Balance shoes).

For comparison, the 1080v12 is my favorite lightweight New Balance running shoe. It provides that “squishy” feeling under the foot. Although the 877 and 577 don’t have this same “squishy” softness, they offer much more support and stability, which is important for many people.

Here is how the 1080v12 responds on my foot:


New Balance 877 vs 577 Flexibility

Perhaps the thing that surprised me the most when I compared the New Balance 877 vs 577 was how different these shoes are regarding flexibility. I found the 877 to be much more flexible and “twistable” and the 577 to be much more stable.

In the videos below, I tried to capture how flexible these shoes are:


Because the upper material on these shoes is different, I also found a noticeable difference in the weight of these shoes. This is where you can see the specific weight data for each shoe, and how it compares to other New Balance options.

New Balance 877 vs 577 Padding

Both the 877 and the 577 have quality padding around the collar and tongue. Here are mine (877 first):

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Insole Thickness

Yes, both the 877 and the 577 have removable insoles, so you can clean or swap them as needed. First, here is the insole of the 877:

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And below, is the insole for the New Balance 577:

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As you can see above, the insole thickness was very similar for these shoes.

If you are concerned about fit, it’s important to understand that both of these shoes are built using the SL-2 last. To read more about what that means and how it might affect you, click here.

New Balance 877 vs 577 Design

Upper Material

Both the 877 and the 577 are part of New Balance’s walking shoe line. However, the upper material is different. The 577 has a leather upper and the 877 has a more-breathable suede/mesh upper.

Here’s the material on mine (877 first):

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Sole Height

Below is the height measurements I took for the men’s size 12 New Balance 877 vs 577 (877 first):

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Outsole Width

Below is the width measurements I took for the men’s New Balance 877 vs 577 (877 first):

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As you can see, the height and width of these shoes is very similar.

If you are concerned about fit, I would highly suggest you view these side-by-side sizing photos I took of each shoe to get a better idea how both the 877 and the 577 fit.

New Balance 877 vs 577 Weight

The 877 weighs 0.95 pounds and the 577 weighs 1.01 pounds per shoe for a size 12 men’s.

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Recently I tried over 30 different types of New Balance shoes and I found the average to be 0.89 pounds per shoe for a size 12 men’s. To view the full list of weights (in a chart) I took for over 30 New Balance shoes, visit my article here.


New Balance 877 vs 577 Sizing

Length: The sizing length of these shoes is very similar. For most people, these shoes run true to size regarding length. However, some people find that they fit just a little bit shorter than their normal shoe sizing regarding length (show me comparison photos of these shoes versus other popular brands).

Here are mine (877 on right):

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Width: The sizing width of these shoes is also very similar. They are both built using the SL-2 last, which is designed to create a wider forefoot and deeper toe box. It’s important to understand that the SL-2 likely won’t be enough on its own to overcome the need for wide sizing, but it does make the shoe a bit roomier than “normal” shoes.

Here is a look at both of my shoes on my foot (877 on left):

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One thing I do want to call attention to is both of these shoes have a sort of “V” shape to the eyestay (laces) area that feeds up to what I feel like is a wider collar opening. This made it a bit easier to slide the foot in and out of both of these shoes.

To give you a better idea how wide these shoes are, here they both are (in standard width) compared to the Nike Air Monarch 4E, which is a popular extra wide shoe (877 first):

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In the sections below, I compare both of these shoes to other popular shoes so you can get a better feel for sizing. To read more about sizing, visit my sizing article.


New Balance 877 Sizing Photos

These photos below all use a size 12 men’s shoe. If you would like to skip ahead to 577 sizing, click here.

New Balance 877 (right) vs Reebok Classics Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Adidas 2k Boost Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Brooks Adrenaline Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Skechers Afterburn Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Skechers Go Walk Slip On Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Keen Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Vans Slip On Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Skechers Go Walk Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Saucony Shadow 6000 Sizing

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New Balance 877 (right) vs 847 Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Nike Air Max 90 Sizing

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New Balance 877 (right) vs 840 Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Crocs Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Nike Air Force 1 Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Under Armour HOVR Sizing

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New Balance 877 (right) vs 990 Sizing

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New Balance 877 (right) vs 574 Sizing

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New Balance 877 vs Converse Chucks Sizing

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New Balance 877 (right) vs 1080 Sizing

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New Balance 877 (right) vs 813 Sizing

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To read more, visit my article that talks about the sizing of New Balance 877.


New Balance 577 Sizing Photos

New Balance 577 (right) vs Adidas 2k Boost Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Reebok Classics Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Skechers Go Walk Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Skechers Afterburn Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Skechers Go Walk Slip On Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Vans UltraRange Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Vans Slip On Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Saucony Shadow 6000 Sizing

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New Balance 577 (right) vs 1540 Sizing

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New Balance 577 (right) vs 860 Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Converse Chucks Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Keen Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Nike Air Max 90 Sizing

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New Balance 577 (right) vs 840 Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Crocs Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Nike Air Force 1 Sizing

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New Balance 577 vs Under Armour HOVR Sizing

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New Balance 577 (right) vs 624 Sizing

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New Balance 577 (right) vs 574 Sizing

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New Balance 577 (right) vs 997 Sizing

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To read more, visit my article that discusses the sizing and fit of New Balance 577.


New Balance 877 vs 577 Conclusion

These shoes are very similar regarding comfort under the foot. New Balance’s Walking Strike Path, which is an outsole feature that helps stabilize and guide the foot through the walking gait cycle. They also both have New Balance’s “ABZORB” midsole which helps reduce impact stress.

Perhaps the thing that surprised me the most when I compared the New Balance 877 vs 577 was how different these shoes are regarding flexibility. I found the 877 to be much more flexible and “twistable” and the 577 to be much more stable. This is where you can view the videos of me testing the flexibility of these shoes.

One of the most obvious, but important, differences is the upper material of these shoes. The 577 is made using leather and the 877 is made using a combination of suede and mesh, which creates a more lightweight, breathable fit.

The sizing length of these shoes is very similar. For most people, these shoes run true to size regarding length. However, some people find that they fit just a little bit shorter than their normal shoe sizing regarding length.

Regarding width, both shoes are both built using the SL-2 last, which is designed to create a wider forefoot and deeper toe box. It’s important to understand that the SL-2 won’t be enough on its own to overcome the need for wide sizing, but it does make the shoe a bit roomier than “normal” shoes.

These shoes are both part of New Balance’s walking shoe line. To see other options, visit my article that lists the different types of New Balance leather walking shoes.

Paul Johnson

Paul is a lead content creator for Workwear Command. He has had several blue-collar jobs which have provided him a wide range of experience with tools and gear. He also has a business degree and has spent time in business casual office settings.

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