New Balance BB891 SKU: #7692741

Lightfoot W

from San Pablo, California

First, Zappos: I ordered these shoes yesterday and they showed up 19 hours later! Zappos, you are so fresh I almost want to name my first child Zappos. Now, the BB891: Admit it, they didn't exactly jump out at you when you first looked at 'em. But NB is like the girl at the dance with the funny dress who looks at you with a gentle smirk and waits for you to realize what she already knows...the other girls have dresses that look better, but none of 'em are as emotionally stable. I've balled for over 20 years, worn Yikes and Fajitas before, and every time I start to think,"they look good -- they won't hurt my feet or deliver poor performance," they do...and I come right back to NB. It's almost like NB tries to make the ugliest ball shoes they can to see how much you respect performance/stability over "what looks good." And if you're reading this, I already know the answer. And they're not really that ugly either -- the 891s are almost channeling that Avia 830 feeling, which I like. These two pair (I got the white/black ones too) will make my 9th and 10th consecutive pairs of NB basketball shoes. I haven't even worn the shoes yet and I already know what I'm getting...and you do, too.

Craig H

from Williamsburg, VA

I miss the BB888 shoe. If I knew they would quit making them, I would have bought 2 or 3 pairs. The BB891 is narrower and less supporting than the BB888 was. I wore a 13EE in the BB888 and the same size in the BB891 is too narrow and maybe a hair short. I am going to wear it and hope it stretches out.

Paul H

from Catonsville, MD

Didn't hold up on asphalt. I played less than ten games and both soles started to de-laminate. Zappos asked no questions, gave me a refund over the phone. I was very happy with the fit though - I have wide feet, I ordered them wide, and they didn't bother me at all. But I can't recommend them - I'm getting some Nikes.

Brands I'd also recommend: Reebok

Anonymous

I have a lot of trouble with my feet. These sneakers cut the suffering better than anything to date.

Anonymous

For the non-pretentious active athlete who just want a workman-like understated but awesome shoe brand, New Balance is the answer. Solid build, supportive, excellent all-around basketball shoe. I'm in my forties, and I had other players asking what type of shoes I had. With black ankle height socks, the look says sleeper, but when you blow by the defense, all the opposition sees are your tire tracks!

Anonymous

from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Purchased these for my son who has wide feet they look great! He says they were still tight in the toe.

Shoe b

Very comfortable. Even though the soles are no wider than those of my (regular width) Nikes, these really feel much wider. There is substantially more room up front, and I couldn't be happier with these shoes. My Nike shoes pinch up front and hurt my feet terribly after about 15 minutes on the court. I have a very wide, flat foot which makes finding comfortable shoes very difficult (especially for basketball shoes). These are the most comfortable basketball shoes I have ever owned.

Brands I'd also recommend: Adidas

Jim n

from Poca WV

These shoes are everything they say they are, true to size and made well. I love them! I have had many compliments.

Brands I'd also recommend: ?

Anonymous

Got these for my 13 year old son. His feet are too wide for all the so-called cool shoes (Nike, Jordan). These look amazing. He loves them, wears them everyday.

Anonymous

from Seattle

Really like these shoes. Looked at Adidas & Nike first but after the fit not matching well, I did NB. Good grip, good fit and support. No flashy features but a solid shoe for B-ball. Cost more but a comfortable shoe is worth a little extra. Zappos return policy helped me get the right shoe.

Anonymous

from Brentwood, CA

Zappos is great - I ordered my shoes at 2:00 & received them the next day at 10:00. The sales person helped me look up a previous order to get the correct size. The easiest way to purchase shoes ever.

Anonymous

from Brookline, MA

Bought these for my husband and he loves them! Light weight, sturdy and attractive. Great purchase!

Anonymous

from Fayetteville, Tn

Shoe sucks. My son wore this shoe only during his games. Side of shoe ripped out at seams. Not real leather. I wish I could send pictures. The soles show no wear and the shoe falls apart.

Anonymous

from California

I started wearing NB shoes about 8 years ago because they fit my feet better other brands, and because they offered a quality product instead of a bunch of gimmicks and bling. I'm 41 years old, and I play once or twice per week on hardwood. What I wanted was something understated that would last a while. I found the BB889 model here and it became my shoe of choice. Several years later, and after finally wearing out 3 sets of 889s, the closest thing left available what I gather is the newer version: BB891. Fit: My forefoot / toebox is average but my ankles and instep are on the smaller side. Unlike other popular brands I've tried, NB products fit me best. Pluses: Absorb EX / Endurance soles are comfy enough to play a few hours in, but durable enough to last a while. This is the best part of the shoe. As well, the support and lacing works well, and the finish is top notch: No blisters from clumsily stitched seams, and no loose threads anywhere. Minuses: Unlike the previous model 889, the heel cup support and fabric felt stiff and abrasive out of the box. I expected to get blisters from this, but no issues. Overall: The shoe performs well without lots of splashy graphics or jewels, thankfully. It felt a bit stiff around the heel cup area, but it works fine. It's not as nice as the BB889s were, but it works adequately.