New Balance Men's SM920 Water Shoe
by New Balance, Casual Walking Shoes
New Balance Men's SM920 Water Shoe
Featuring a Vibram Outsole and H2Flow Technology, the New Balance SW920 Water Shoe for Men is the most innovative water shoe on the market. Comfortable and supportive enough to hike in, but with the traction and drainage to act as a full-featured water shoe, the SW920 meets the needs of the serious watersport enthusiast.
- 2008 "Best of Gear" Adventure Magazine
- Water resistant Synthetic/Mesh Upper
- H2Flow Technology
- Quick pull lacing system
- C-Cap® midsole cushioning
- Razor siping outsole
- Vibram® Outsole
- Molded EVA insert
- Weight: 11.9oz / 340g
Reviews - New Balance Men's SM920 Water
BJ -
7/1/2009
Perfect Shoe for the Job
Bought these for a kayak trip. Extremely comfortable and kept out the sand and rocks much better than any other water shoe I have had in the past. I would highly recommend this shoe to anyone looking for a durable and comfortable shoe that looks great.
Ron Prewitt -
8/6/2009
1st pair of water shoes
Have not worn enough to break in yet, however, I wear a 13 and agree that 1/2 size larger may be more comfortable. good looking shoe
Alex -
8/4/2009
Recommended
I tried on several different brands and types of "water shoe" before I purchased these, including shoes by Salomon, Land's End, and Keen. Nothing else was nearly as comfortable; most of the others felt like they had some rough edges inside that could lead to blisters when worn without socks. The SM920, by contrast, is like a pillow inside. Also, they dried out faster than my friend's Salomons (don't expect miracles, however; I'd estimate the shoes need 12 hours or so to dry completely). Unlike other water shoes, the SM920 also feels sturdy enough for pretty serious out-of-the-water exercise. With a pair of socks, I wouldn't be afraid to hike a few miles in these shoes, or maybe even run. I bought the shoes for a rafting trip and they were perfect. The soles are very smooth, so I'm not sure I'd trust them for, say, scrambling over rocks on a dry hike. But they're very grippy on any kind of a wet surface, including slick rocks and river bottom. My only minor complaints: The shoes are pretty bulky, so you couldn't use them to replace a dive bootie, for example -- they won't fit inside a pair of fins. They're also not easy to swim in. The shoes are also pretty pricey. You can get decent Land's End water shoes for a third of the price. (However, to me the extra money was worth the additional comfort and sturdiness.)
