The New Balance 572 is my latest shoe in my growing array of hiking shoes, but is by far my favorite.

The sole grips just about any type of surface, and I have even used the shoe to cross a rocky trail after a dusting of snow. This shoe is very sturdy and so far I haven't seen any wear on the tread after several months of use. Very durable shoe. The shoe is light weight and you don't feel the weight of the shoe after hours of hiking along trails or hopping rocks along a rocky coastline. I did not use this shoe for running along trails, just hiking for long distances.

For the downside, the shoe runs a bit small so I would order a half size larger than normal and my sister likes her 572 but wishes NB would make the woman's shoe in either black or yellow. Not all women like pink or baby blue colors.

Overall, this is a great shoe and in my opinion is a great deal for the price. I plan to buy another pair once these wear out and I like that these shoes are made in the USA.