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New Balance Kids KV689 (Toddler/Youth)

4 121 Reviews
  • 5 stars
    51%
  • 4 stars
    12%
  • 3 stars
    7%
  • 2 stars
    12%
  • 1 star
    19%

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  • Zip past all others on the playground in the slick and stylish New Balance™ KV689.
  • Combination leather and mesh upper for durability and comfort.
  • Zigzag hook-and-loop closure for easy on and off.
  • C-CAP® midsole for cushion and support.
  • ABZORB® cushioning in heel for increased shock absorption.
  • Non-marking rubber outsole for versatility.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 7 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 2 Youth, width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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New Balance kids is a global athletic products company concerned with meeting the needs of the everyday athlete. From footwear, to clothing, and even to accessories, New Balance shoes continues to set itself apart from the competition. New Balance’s kids’ products incorporate the same superior footwear and athletic apparel standards found in the New Balance Adult products.

New Balance kids shoes focuses on improving technology and production methods to ensure the best fit for their shoes and apparel. New Balance kids offers youth an extensive width and sizing availability for their vast needs. Shock absorbing materials and moisture management systems are also offered to increase the quality of the New Balance products.

New Balance believes that kids especially need good quality shoes. New Balance kids offers support, stability, balance, control, comfort and protection that children need. New Balance’s quality is found all the way from infant to youth, and is sure to improve athletic performance. New Balance Kids’ products are clearly a step in the right direction.
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Fit Survey:

86% Felt true to size
  • 1% Full size too large
  • 3% Half size too Large
  • 86% True to size
  • 7% Half size too small
  • 4% Full size too small
84% Felt true to width
  • 84% Felt true to width
  • 13% Felt narrower than marked
  • 3% Felt wider than marked
70% Moderate arch support
  • 30% Excellent arch support
  • 70% Moderate arch support
  • 0% No arch support

Customer Reviews

New Balance Kids KV689 (Toddler/Youth)

Average rating is 4 out of 5 from a total of 121 reviews.

Top Positive Review

2 people found this review helpful.

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The shoes look great - better than I expected. My 6 year old really loves them and wants to get more.

Read more » « Show less June 22, 2012 by Anonymous
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Top Critical Review

4 people found this review helpful.

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Comfort
Style

This shoe has some major problems. The Velcro closure is attached in such a way that you can't loosen the shoe enough to get their foot in, even the wides. The shoe might be wider but it doesn't matter if you can't get their foot in. My 4year old can't get them on by himself and I even have trouble jamming his foot in. Also, he's only been wearing them for a couple of weeks and the fabric over the toes isn't wearing well.

Read more » « Show less July 13, 2012 by Anonymous
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Overall: Rated:2 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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This shoe has some major problems. The Velcro closure is attached in such a way that you can't loosen the shoe enough to get their foot in, even the wides. The shoe might be wider but it doesn't matter if you can't get their foot in. My 4year old can't get them on by himself and I even have trouble jamming his foot in. Also, he's only been wearing them for a couple of weeks and the fabric over the toes isn't wearing well.

  • Anonymous - customer
  • from Charlotte, nc
  • July 13, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:1 stars! Comfort: Rated:3 stars! Style: Rated:1 stars!
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We're on our second pair of these. The first ones started falling apart within a couple of weeks of use. Zappos customer service being as it is (BEST IN THE WORLD!) they were replaced with a new pair. Now - after only a couple of months - same problems. Alastic strap becomes stretched out and falls apart, and seams on the shoe start to deteriorate. These are terrible shoes in our opinion!

Fit Survey

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Poor Support

Great Support

Moderate arch support

  • Anonymous - customer
  • November 12, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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The shoes look great - better than I expected. My 6 year old really loves them and wants to get more.

Fit Survey

Runs Small

Runs Large

Felt true to size

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

Felt true to width

Poor Support

Great Support

Moderate arch support

  • Anonymous - customer
  • June 22, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:2 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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My son loves these shoes, but unfortunately after only 2 months we are already replacing them. The stitching on the toes of both shoes has come loose and the velcro on one shoe has detached from the elastic strap. We love New Balance, but these shoes do not stand up to an active little boy.

Fit Survey

Runs Small

Runs Large

Felt true to size

Runs Narrow

Runs Wide

Felt true to width

  • Anonymous - customer
  • from Denham Springs, LA
  • October 17, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:1 stars! Comfort: Rated:3 stars! Style: Rated:1 stars!
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Do not buy these shoes. I ordered these from Zappos on September 16. My six year old has worn them for exactly one month and the strap on one has already torn (I had to sew it back together). Plus the velcro on both is not very sticky, it doesn't stay closed. Very disappointed after paying so much for this shoe.

  • Anonymous - customer
  • from California
  • October 21, 2012
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