Which New Balance Shoes Have No Laces? [Hook & Loop Straps]

New Balance shoes are popular because they provide both comfort and stability to those that need it. And New Balance also offers some of their most popular shoes in hook-and-loop strap version. Which New Balance shoes have straps?

This is a list of hook and loop New Balance shoes with no laces:

New Balance 813v1 – A flexible leather walking shoe w/ ROLLBAR heel stability (click to learn more)
New Balance 928v3 – Leather with extra cushioning & ROLLBAR heel stability (click to learn more)
New Balance 577v1 – Leather upper with cushioning in midsole to reduce stress (click to learn more)

The shoes listed above are adult shoes offered for both men and women. Those are the shoes we are going to focus on in this article. If you are searching for kids shoes, this is where you can see the current types of New Balance shoes without laces made for children.

I recently put my hands on over 30 different types of New Balance shoes, including the New Balance 928, 813, and 577, to compare them on many things, like weight, comfort, and design. In this article let’s take a closer look at these hook and loop New Balance shoes that don’t have laces so you can find an option that fits your needs.

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Types of New Balance Shoes Without Laces

Hook and Loop New Balance 813v1

The New Balance 813v1 is a New Balance leather walking shoe that has New Balance’s ROLLBAR heel stability, which is a medial post in the heel of the shoe that helps prevent improper rearfoot movement.

I recently tried this shoe, and this is what stood out the most to me about the 813:

Yes, the 813 is a New Balance shoe without laces. However, the 813 is also available in a lace version.

Despite being for stability and support, I found the 813 to be quite flexible compared to the other types of New Balance shoes without laces. I was able to fold and twist this shoe in my hand. This is where you can see videos of me testing the flexibility of the 813.

I found the 813 to offer plenty of comfort under the foot. However, the 928 we discuss next I thought had more cushioning in the midsole (but the 813 is much more flexible). This is where you can see me wearing my 813 shoes to see how they compress under my weight.

I found the 813 to have plenty of soft cushioning around the collar and tongue of the shoe. It fit softly around my ankle and didn’t rub and cause pain. Here is a look at the padded collar on my New Balance 813 shoes:

I recently tried over 30 different types of New Balance shoes, and found the average weight of the shoes I tried to be 0.89 pounds per shoe for a size 12 men’s shoe. I found the 813 to weigh just slightly more than that. Overall, for being a supportive leather casual walking shoe, the 813 is reasonably lightweight. This is where you can see how the 813 weight compares to other New Balance weights.

The insole in my New Balance 813 shoes measured at approximately 1/6th of an inch thick, which I found to be very comparable to most other types of New Balance shoes. However, I did find the 928 Hook and Loop New Balance shoe to have a thicker insole (tell me more about the 928). Here is a look at me measuring the insole on my 813 shoes:

New Balance 813v1 shoes fit true to size for most people. However, some people find that the 813 fits just a little bit smaller than their normal shoe size regarding length. If you are in-between sizes, it may be best to size up. This is where you can read more about New Balance 813 sizing and see side-by-side comparison photos I took comparing the sizing of the 813 to the sizing of other popular brands.

This shoe is built using the SL-2 last, which is designed to create a wider forefoot area and a deeper toe box (learn more about 813 width). However, the SL-2 will *most likely* not be wide enough in standard form to overcome the need for wide sizing. In most cases, even on a wider last like the SL-2, you should still order wide sizing if you normally order wide sizing in shoes.

The main takeaway is the 813v1 provides a durable leather upper that is surprisingly flexible while also providing rearfoot stability. The one drawback is that, although the 813 is very comfortable, I think both the 928 and 577 shoes provide a bit more cushioning under the foot because they use the New Balance ABZORB midsole (but the 813 is more flexible).

Hook and Loop New Balance 928v3

The New Balance 928v3 is another all-leather walking casual shoe, and like the 813 we discussed earlier, this 928 shoe has the New Balance ROLLBAR technology for heel stability. What separates this shoe is it also has extra cushioning in the midsole to help reduce impact stress.

I recently tried this shoe, and this is what stood out the most to me about the 928:

Yes, the 928 is a New Balance shoe without laces. However, the 928 is also available in a lace version.

The 928 is built for stability and support. This shoe is made with New Balance’s ROLLBAR stability, which is a medial post in the heel that helps prevent improper rearfoot movement. This shoe also has New Balance’s Walking Strike Path, which is an outsole feature that helps stabilize and guide the foot through the walking gait cycle.

In my experience, the 928 has even more support and stability than the 813 from above. Because of that, the 813 is much more flexible. The 928 was much harder for me to bend and twist when I tested the flexibility. I’ll let you be the judge: this is where you can see videos of me testing the flexibility of the New Balance 928.

I think the New Balance 928 provides more cushioning under the foot than any other type of New Balance shoe without laces. The 928 is made with New Balance’s ABZORB midsole, which is designed to reduce impact stress under the heel. This is where you can see me wearing my 928 shoes to see how they compress under my weight.

One thing I really like about the 928 compared to other types of New Balance shoes without laces is the 928 uses a thicker, dual-layer insole that I found to provide more comfort under the foot. The 928 insole measures thicker than most other types of New Balance insoles, and has a top layer of foam and a bottom layer of gel-like material. Here is a look at my 928 insole:

I found the 928 to have plenty of soft cushioning around the collar and tongue of the shoe. In fact, I thought the 928 offered the most cushioning around the ankle out of all the different types of New Balance shoes without laces. It fits softly around my ankle. Here is a look at the padded collar on my New Balance 928 shoes:

I did find the 928 to fit a little bit bigger than other New Balance shoes without laces (more on sizing next). This caused the 928 to be a little heavier than the 813 and the 577. This is where you can see how the 928 weight compares to other New Balance weights.

In my opinion, New Balance 928v3 shoes fit true to size. However, I did find them to fit a little bit longer than both the 813 and the 577. I think the 813 and 577 fits just a little bit smaller than normal shoe sizing regarding length, and the 928 fits true to size. This is where you can read more about New Balance 928 sizing and see side-by-side comparison photos I took comparing the sizing of the 928 to the sizing of other popular brands.

This shoe is built using the SL-2 last, which is designed to create a wider forefoot area and a deeper toe box (learn more about 928 width). However, the SL-2 will *most likely* not be wide enough in standard form to overcome the need for wide sizing. In most cases, even on a wider last like the SL-2, you should still order wide sizing if you normally order wide sizing in shoes.

The main takeaway is the 928v3 is a durable leather walking shoe that not only has ROLLBAR stability but also offers extra impact absorption in the midsole. I has a thicker insole than other types of New Balance hook and loop shoes. The one drawback is flexibility. If you prefer a more flexible leather shoe, the 813v1 we discussed earlier may be the better option.

Hook and Loop New Balance 577v1

The New Balance 577v1 is another popular all-leather walking casual shoe, and like the 928 we discussed earlier, this 577 shoe is made using New Balance’s ABZORB midsole, which helps reduce impact stress under the foot.

I recently tried this shoe, and this is what stood out the most to me about the 577:

Yes, the 577 is a New Balance shoe without laces. However, the 577 is also available in a lace version.

Although the 577 is built for stability and support (it has a polyurethane midsole which adds stability), this shoe does not have New Balance’s ROLLBAR technology, which both the 813 and 928 we discussed above do have. If you need extra heel stability, it’s probably best to stick with the 813 or 928. This shoe does have New Balance’s Walking Strike Path, which is an outsole feature that helps stabilize and guide the foot through the walking gait cycle.

Because the 577 doesn’t have New Balance’s ROLLBAR technology like the 813 and 928 shoes, I found this 577 shoe to be more lightweight than both of those shoes. This is where you can see how the 577 weight compares to other New Balance weights.

Although this shoe does now have the ROLLBAR stability, I still found this shoe to be built for support and stability. The base of this shoe is very had to bend and twist, which provides a stable platform under the foot. I’ll let you be the judge: this is where you can see videos of me testing the flexibility of my New Balance 577.

However, even though the 577 is built with a stable base, it still provides nice cushioning under the foot. The 577 is made with New Balance’s ABZORB midsole, which is designed to reduce impact stress under the heel. This is where you can see me wearing my 577 shoes to see how they compress under my weight.

The insole in my New Balance 577 shoes measured at approximately 1/6th of an inch thick, which I found to be very comparable to most other types of New Balance shoes. However, I did find the 928 Hook and Loop New Balance shoe to have a thicker insole. Here is a look at me measuring the insole on my 577 shoes:

New Balance 577 shoes fit true to size for most people. However, some people find that the 577 fits just a little bit smaller than their normal shoe size regarding length. If you are in-between sizes, it may be best to size up. This is where you can read more about New Balance 577 sizing and see side-by-side comparison photos I took comparing the sizing of the 577 to the sizing of other popular brands.

This shoe is built using the SL-2 last, which is designed to create a wider forefoot area and a deeper toe box (learn more about 577 width). However, the SL-2 will *most likely* not be wide enough in standard form to overcome the need for wide sizing. In most cases, even on a wider last like the SL-2, you should still order wide sizing if you normally order wide sizing in shoes.

The main takeaway is the 577 is a durable leather walking shoe that weighs a bit less than other types of New Balance shoes without laces. It has a midsole designed to absorb shock under the heel, and even though it doesn’t have ROLLBAR stability, I found it to have a very stable and supportive base.

What to Consider When Buying New Balance Shoes Without Laces

Stability

All three of the main types of New Balance shoes with straps are built for both support and stability. However, the 928 and the 813 also have the ROLLBAR stability, which is a medial post in the heel to help prevent improper rearfoot movement. I personally think the 928 provided the most stability.

The 577 is very stable and supportive, but it does not have New Balance’s ROLLBAR technology. This is where you can see a full list of New Balance shoes that have ROLLBAR technology.

Flexibility

With increased support and stability usually comes decreased flexibility. If you want a New Balance shoe without laces that has good flexibility, I found the 813 to be surprisingly flexible despite being built for stability. This is where you can read more about the 813.

Insole

One thing that stands out about the New Balance 928 shoes compared to other types of New Balance shoes with straps is the 928 uses a thicker, dual-layer insole that I found to provide more comfort under the foot. The 928 insole measures thicker than most other types of New Balance insoles, and has a top layer of foam and a bottom layer of gel-like material.

Here is a look at my New Balance 928 insole:

If you like soft cushioning under the foot, and want to see other options, visit our article about the most comfortable types of New Balance shoes.

Sizing Length

In my experience, the New Balance 928 fits longer than both the New Balance 813 and the New Balance 577. I think the New Balance 928 is true to size, and the New Balance 813 and New Balance 577 fit just slightly smaller than my normal shoe sizing regarding length.

This New Balance sizing guide allows you to select the model number you are interested in to see comparison sizing photos of that New Balance shoe compared to other popular brands.

To read more about how the sizing compares for these shoes, visit my articles linked below:

New Balance 813 vs 928

New Balance 813 vs 577

New Balance 577 vs 928

Sizing Width

The New Balance 928, 813, and 577 are all built using the SL-2 last, which is designed to create a wider forefoot area and a deeper toe box. However, the SL-2 will *most likely* not be wide enough in standard form to overcome the need for wide sizing. In most cases, even on a wider last like the SL-2, you should still order wide sizing if you normally order wide sizing in shoes.

This New Balance width sizing guide allows you to select the model number you are interested in to see comparison sizing photos of that New Balance shoe’s width compared to other popular brands.