New Balance 480 M480CD7 review

Who should buy the New Balance 480 M480CD7

The New Balance 480 M480CD7 is perfect for those who:

• Want hiking-inspired sneakers that are loaded with features
• Are on the hunt for retro-style sneakers with a utilitarian aesthetic
• In other New Balance new New Balance cheap weightlifting shoes that won’t break the bank.

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If you need a waterproof sneaker, check out the New Balance Rainier Aime Leon Dore. The New Balance Essentials Stacked Logo Sweatpant MP03558ECL Rugged is a nice trail-inspired sneaker if you seek breathability. If you plan on using it for lifestyle and need arch support, the New Balance Essentials Stacked Logo Sweatpant MP03558ECL is another great pick. 

The New Balance 480 M480CD7’s aesthetic carries the spirit of the trails

Sneakerheads loved its aesthetic, one of whom said “they look really nice for a trail shoe.” It has been described as “a cool retro trail model” by one fan, which was a sentiment carried by another who “just loved the rugged yet stylish silhouette.”

In addition, it’s a sneaker that gets noticed, especially for one wearer who calls says they “break necks.”

More options needed

Although some wearers like the colorways available, one sneakerhead wanted to see more from it. They said “they could have done a little bit more with the colorways,” expounding that “a triple back colorway always wins with this type of sneaker.”

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One wearer shared they got these for hiking but are now wearing them every day after finding them “incredibly comfortable.” A tester said the “hardened rubber outsole for these and the C-CAP midsole give a really nice ride on the foot if you like a firmer shoe” because they felt that it gave “a good amount of responsive amount of bounceback.” 

In terms of flexibility, they shared it was “a lot more flexible than a lot of hardened outsole trail shoes, and [they] like the amount of flex there is under the feet.” One other wearer felt that it has “a good combination of softness and firmness,” saying it’s “not too overly soft or squishy on your feet nor is it too overly firm or stiff on your feet.”

Surrounds feet with a touch of heaven

A wearer mentioned there is “a lot of padding around the heel of the sneaker” and went on to say there’s also “really nice padding on the tongue as well and also on top of your foot on the toebox area.”

Its upper was praised for having “a nice amount of support with the lace loop pulls and the amount of overlays” while its sole support was reported to be “definitely above average” and “relatively supportive.”

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A reviewer shares “fit-wise these are an absolute perfect fit,” expounding by saying “I do have a slightly wider-than-average foot but there’s plenty of room on the toebox.” 

Putting it on is a breeze, with one fan saying the “heel pull that does come in handy and you can definitely get your finger through” and another sharing “the foot opening of these is really nice and large.”

Surprisingly light

A sneakerhead said “these do feel a lot lighter in hand and on feet than I would have expected” especially considering they are trail-inspired, loving that they “still have that rugged edge to it without having to lug around the additional weight.”

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A tester checked out their breathability with a smoke test and found that “the smoke only escaped from the lace areas of this area where the tongue meets the rest of the shoe” which were made for the laces. They said, “sadly it means that the smoke can’t escape from anywhere else in the upper of the sneaker.”

They recommended the shoe if you want to “keep your feet warm and slightly dry in the winter months” but cautioned against using them in the rain since “you’re gonna get your feet wet and it is gonna weigh the shoe down.”

Leaves feet in the arch

One sneakerhead’s biggest grip is that “it lacks arch support despite running low”, saying that their pair is “just completely flat which is unfortunate.”

The New Balance 480 M480CD7 is a breath of fresh air for wallets

The New Balance 480 M480CD7 retails at $110, which is a bit higher than the average price of a low-top New Balance sneaker at $105. Despite this price difference, reviewers love the price point, with one saying it’s a “pretty solid pickup” and another saying “they’re reasonably priced for what you’re getting for a trail shoe, especially one that’s got as many features that I like about it as this one.”