I love these boots.  I have a 4E then got a 2E which fits even better.  I love that they're gore tex.  I wish the sole gripped on ice and snow a little better.  That's the only drawback.  I got a pair of Vasques that have better traction.  1400's are a little lighter and not as stiff as the Vasques.
These 1400's V1 could easily be my forever walking boot but I'm sure NB will go to version 2 sometime soon, probably change the country of manuf. and ruin it again for me, just like they did on the 928 V1 walking shoe which I loved and can't wear anymore because they changed it.  I complained to them, to no avail, of course.  If I weren't 76, I'd order several more pairs of the 1400 V1 and store them in my closet.  Oh, what the heck, I think I'll just go ahead and do it before they're all gone.