I was SO wanting this shoe to be a good walking and running shoe.  I have tried several models of New Balance trail running shoes and have found them ALL wanting in most areas.  This shoe also fails and is not worth the money.  First of all, I am a big guy.... 6' 4" and over 250 lbs, so I need a shoe with plenty of support and ruggedness.  The sole of this shoe is MUCH TOO THIN.  I can feel every rock and twig I step on through it.  Its also terrible on asphalt.  It just looks and feels flimsey; I have shoes that cost half as much and have much better soles on them.  I have been using them off and on for three weeks for my daily 40 minutes walks.  The fit is very good, but the bottom of my feet are still sore after using them most days.  Ankle support is only fair.  One heel starts hurting on many days.  This is with mostly walking; imagine the problems with using them to jog/run.  The shoe does not compare to earlier New Balance models I have used like the old 608 and 475 models..... both excellent for walks.  It may be that the GEL technology they use is just not adequate on larger sized shoes.  Regardless, I will be looking elsewhere for a usable trail shoe.