I’ve been wearing Dunham Waffles for most of the past 10 years.
Then Dunham was bought by New Balance. The status of my favourite shoes is now in limbo.
For this season I bought the #1 Trail Shoe as chosen by Outside Magazine from Amazon.
As a back-up, I bought some cheap New Balance® 603 Country Walkers which fit surprisingly well (since New Balance offers shoes in wide sizes). Turned out I LOVED the inexpensive walking shoes using them on major hikes in Yukon and the Sierra Nevadas.
I am buying 3 more pairs for the future, I like them so much.
besthike.com 
As a woman with wide feet, I often have trouble finding comfortable walking shoes. I recently bought my first pair of New Balance shoes and they are very, very comfy! I’m using them for city walking, but I would definitely consider buying trail shoes if they fit the same!
http://loveinatent.blogspot.com
How about some stats on these shoes – weight, breathability, drying time, etc.
Maybe a review after you’ve worn them for a few hikes, and again at the end of the season? Thanks!
Don’t you love it when cheepy shoes work the best. New Balance have done alot to improve the hiking line. Like adding Gore Tex and Vibram I love the 965 for woman
http://www.newbalancetampa.com/shop/product_detail.asp?model=WW965BR
Actually, all my hiking shoes are now New Balance. The favourite brand of those with bunions.