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Overall:5.0 stars Comfort:5.0 stars Look:5.0 stars

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Running shoe built for the mild over-pronator or neutral runner who requires an enhanced cushioning and extended durability.
Heritage running shoe built for runners who requires a combination of cushioning and enhanced stability.
ABZORB® SBS in heel and forefoot for maximum shock absorption.
ENCAP® polyurethane rim with C-CAP core in midsole/heel provides supportive ride with cushioning benefit.
C-CAP® compression molded EVA midsole for added cushioning and flexibility.
N-DURANCE® rubber compound outsole offers maximum durability in high-wear areas.
Blown rubber outsole is lightweight and cushioned.
Slip last- SL-1.
"We believe most consumers think "Made in USA" means that real manufacturing jobs were provided to U.S. workers in order to make that product. The shoes produced in our U.S. factories are made by U.S. workers using both U.S. and imported materials. Where the level of domestic value is at least 70%, we have labeled the shoe "Made in USA." Where it falls below that level, we have qualified it as containing both domestic and imported materials. This determination is based in part on a survey of consumers conducted by the FTC." --New Balance Inc.
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  • Fit Survey:
  • 81% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to size".
  • 88% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to width".
  • 77% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe had
    "Excellent arch support".

New Balance W992
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New Balance

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Stability
Neutral-Cushion
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Moderate Stability
Durable Cushion

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 81% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 88% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 77% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Excellent arch support"

Customer Rating/Review

New Balance W992
Number of reviews: 254
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 5.0 stars  Look: 5.0 stars



2008-09-30 07:02:58 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Enterprise, Mississippi
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Love my 992s - I love my new 992s in Grey, and kudos to Zappos for helping me get my hands on the narrow width! I've only ever had a couple of pairs of sneakers that fit my feet correctly and these are one of them. I find the greenish color on the heel kind of odd, but it doesn't take too much away from the look of the shoe. It seems to look like a slightly lighter grey in the pictures, but it is more of a sea foam green, so if you are buying this shoe for its looks, be aware of this.


2008-09-13 06:14:55 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Brianne from Virginia
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

If you're looking to relieve back pain, shin splints, and knee pain, I highly recommend these shoes. Although, I buy a pair every 3 months due to my job duties as a courier. The New Balance 992 is worth every penny!!!


2008-09-04 18:07:27 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Oregon
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Lots of cushioning maybe order a 1/2 size smaller - I have high arch and wide feet. I have pretty much given up any kind of running, but I did the foot test of Zappos and studied the list of shoes and came to this one. It’s much more expensive than I wanted, but I figured it’s worth it if it can get me exercising more. It is very well made (In the USA) but I wish I would have ordered a 7.5 instead of an 8. Perhaps I'm just used to wearing 8 regular width- sizing up to accommodate width. I had already worn them so outside so I won't be able to return them and I don't think they will wear out anytime soon, so this purchase was a little bittersweet for me, alas, that is my fault. The shoe and Zappos are terrific! PS: This shoe doesn't have arch support per se, but overall cushioning.


2008-09-02 14:24:52 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Carson City, NV
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Extremely satisfied - Love these shoes. No break in necessary, simply put them on and go. I wear orthotics and they fit just fine. I have only had them for about a month so don't know how long they will last; I tend to go through soles pretty quickly, however these look like they may hold up better than most. I hope so. The Zappos service was extraordinary. I placed my order in the afternoon and the shoes were delivered the next day, early afternoon.


2008-09-02 14:07:59 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Andrea Donatucci from Cranberry Township, PA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

What an awesome shoe! My daughter wears a uniform and it is very difficult to find a pretty basic shoe. This one is absolutely adorable with its quilted hearts! It is so light and comfortable. My daughter always complains about her shoes feeling too tight, too loose, whatever - but not this shoe. She put it on and it fit like a glove. If your Cinderella is difficult to please, definitely give this slipper a try!


2008-08-28 09:37:01 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Ak from Dallas, TX
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

I love New Balance - Very comfortable shoe for running, walking and standing for long periods of time.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Any New Balance


2008-08-21 10:43:23 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Kari from Southwest Michigan
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

The most comfortable shoes I own. This is just an outstanding shoe. Plenty of support, excellent styling (I love the way these shoes look), and lightweight too. New Balance always seems to have just the right shoes for my needs and Zappos always has the choices, sizes, and availability to keep me coming back. Thanks!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Dansko, Softspots


2008-08-17 14:54:40 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Philadelphia, PA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great for weak ankles - I have always had problems with other sneakers due to my ankles turning in whenever I go over uneven pavement or rocky terrain. These sneakers keep them and my feet stable and makes for a balanced and even stride. They are a bit large and bulky looking, but the fit, comfort, and stability give it 5 stars.


2008-08-17 12:05:55 New Balance W992
Reviewer: R McKenna from Raleigh
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Yes... the boots have great style! And soft leather BUT it is true that they run wide and about a full size (or more) large. I usually wear an 8 or 8.5 so I ordered the size 39. So now I just ordered the 38 (which is equivalent to size 7 or 7.5 which I NEVER wear). I hope the 38's fit otherwise I'll have to return both pairs. I really like the & quote; funky & quote; cowboy style with the pointed toe and the studs (which are not too shiny) and the detailing with the leather.


2008-08-13 06:37:26 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Camille from New York City
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Love 'em, but alas, EE was still too tight - I love these shoes for the shock absorption value, but even for an 11 extra wide (EE), they are still too narrow and New Balance doesn't make these in EEEE, which is really too bad. From what I read, there are lots of us out here who need these wider widths. I ended up purchasing the 1123s instead, which do come in EEEE and while they do fit, they don't compare to the shock absorption and look of the 992s, but alas, my feet have to fit in them. Everyone swears by the 992s and I'm sure I would as well, IF THEY MADE WIDER SIZES! I'm sorry to have to return them because I even liked the way they looked, which is a feat for an ll double-wide foot in sneakers! Zappos - you're the best.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None compare to New Balance, in my opinion.


2008-08-12 13:56:10 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Jessica S from Portland, OR
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

AT LAST - I have been looking for the perfect athletic shoes well... forever. Poor Zappos, I've bought and returned a bizillion pair. I love these shoes. They are way comfortable right out of the box. They feel substantial, sturdy. I bought the grey combo and while the picture shows the darker highlights to be almost greenish, they actually are a somewhat darker grey than the rest of the shoe. I think they are good looking and not at all wacky (not that I have anything against wacky sneaks, but these are not). I did notice that my huge size 12s did look big in these. Let's face it, they are big, but some shoes make them look a bit smaller. Not these, they're barges, but comfortable barges. I'm a happy camper. And Zappos, what really can one say, they're the best.


2008-08-11 20:07:42 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Evelyn from Central Florida
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

After a year of trying on shoes that never felt good... I finally just ordered the W992. The heel spur on my right foot only complicates my already hard-to-fit feet. Very high arches and a need for extra room in the heel added to a trend in shoes toward a low-profile for the heel… have made purchasing a new athletic shoe a major ordeal. For over a year I've been unable to find a shoe that felt good in the store but also held up to more than an hour's wear without causing pain. I ordered these shoes after reading many owner reviews of them and other style numbers; less than 36 hours later (Zappos surprised me with a shipping upgrade from standard for free to overnight also for free) the Fed-Ex truck pulled away from my door leaving me with very nice-looking shoes that required absolutely no break-in period to be completely comfortable without a single pressure-point for wear during twelve-hour shifts. I am beyond grateful. My very high arches are still routinely quiet after 14 hours in these shoes. The structure of the shoe is high enough in the back and roomy enough that there is no discomfort from my heel spur. I am going to be able to go back to the gym now that I have a shoe in which I can exercise without pain. GO New Balance - and GO ZAPPOS!!!


2008-08-10 08:40:10 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Brooklyn
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Best shoe out there - I've been wearing this model for 6 or 7 years now. I work out a lot so I generally buy three or so pairs/year. For someone with a bad knee, bad hips, and foot problems, it is the best. I wear it for walking (on streets and treadmill), on the elliptical, and to do weights. Highly recommended.


2008-08-07 10:14:09 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Grace from Texas
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Great Service - I'm enjoying the W992 shoes...they look great and are very comfortable. The service is great.


2008-08-06 05:26:05 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Virginia Beach, VA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

I love my wide (D) New Balances. I'm training for my first half marathon and these shoes were recommended by two physicians I know (one who is a regular runner and the other an orthopedic surgeon) and they were right. I bought a half size up, but the width makes all the difference. They are super comfy and very lightweight.


2008-08-04 06:15:53 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Marilyn from Ohio
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Fabulous Walking Shoe! I've had foot surgery and a knee replacement within the last two years. This is the most comfortable walking shoe I've ever had. It's fun to get walking comfortably again, thanks to this shoe. Finding Zappos is like finding "comfort heaven!" Thanks for the great customer service, too.


2008-08-02 11:55:38 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

This is a great shoe. I think this is supposed to be a running shoe, but I first bought these to walk on the hot summer streets of New York City. They have great support and the sole is great for walking on hard, hot surfaces. I always have a pair in my closet ready to go.


2008-07-30 11:17:53 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Jean K from Houston, Texas
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

One of the Better New Balance Shoes - This is one of the better shoes that New Balance has produced in a few years! Just about the only change that I would want to make is to the variety of color combinations available. The overall comfort of this model is to be compared to going barefoot, if only I could! The durability is fantastic, in that you don't realize that the shoe is worn down until you finally examine the shoes.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Other New Balance styles.


2008-07-22 16:14:28 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Eljip from Pennsylvania
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Great Shoe - Great Service - I picked these because I wanted a mostly gray colored sneaker without any wild designs or psychedelic colors. They also happen to be a very comfortable and sturdy shoe for walking. My first pair didn't fit, so I called and had a new pair the next day. Can't beat that for service.


2008-07-12 11:53:41 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Lydia S
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

My "go to" shoes! These shoes are made in America! Not only are they fabulously supportive but they are stylish and classic! They are so versatile- I purchased these for my upcoming trip to Europe because I can go running in them or just walk around the city for hours in total comfort. You can custom fit them to your needs because they come in different widths and New Balance sells a variety of AMAZING insoles for all kinds of foot types! I highly recommend spending the money on the insoles to get the absolute MOST out of these already awesome shoes. They will last forever. I wore my last pair for 10 years!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: J. Shoes, DKNY, Dolce Vita, Dansko, Frye


2008-07-02 06:42:31 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Brooklyn, New York
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Spectacular!!! I love these shoes! Very comfortable and I work a job where I'm on my feet all day running around on concrete floors. The look is great, not too space-like or sporty, more casual shoe-look. The toe space is great, never feels cramped. Your feet can really breathe and spread.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: any New Balance shoe


2008-06-28 05:15:57 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Brenda from Atlanta
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

New Balance - The shoe fits perfectly. I have plantar fasciitis and healing from sprained ankle. This shoe gives me nice ankle support and the arch support feels really good. New balance has always been one of my favorites, but this one is definitely one of the better ones.


2008-06-25 08:01:36 New Balance W992
Reviewer: Suze from Cheshire, CT
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:3 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

Good shoe for pronators and wide feet - Based on reading reviewers comments on this shoe, I ordered a pair and 24 hours later, they were delivered. Very happy with the shoes. Work well for my flat, wide feet. Service as always is first rate. I highly recommend them!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: Other New Balance styles


2008-06-21 10:29:42 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Harrisonburg, VA
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Great service - I like the New Balance W992, but it is not as comfortable as New Balance shoes I've worn in the past that have been discontinued. Why does New Balance do this? As always the service from Zappos was wonderful!


2008-06-13 05:59:18 New Balance W992
Reviewer: from Connecticut
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

The best running shoe ever! I have been running for more years than I care to name and after trying out a number of different brands and types of shoes, this shoe is by far the best! It is like running on a cloud with great support. I replace my shoe every 6 months and plan to continue purchasing this brand and style. The 992 is an improvement over the 991 (earlier brand) if it is possible to improve upon this great running shoe. Thanks New Balance! And, Zappos service is outstanding. Thank you!

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