New Balance M1540 SKU: #7888559

Anonymous

I usually have a hard time finding shoes that fit. I usually need a 4e with a wide toebox. These are one of the few that work. The only down size of these is that their sole is to big and it makes them look like shape-ups, something that made me rethink if I would keep them. Dont really agree with the previous reviewer that they feel small.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike Air Alvord, Asics Kahana

Anonymous

from Brooklyn ny

What New Balance did was take one of the most comfortable and supportive sneakers of all time( the 1123) and update it(?) to one of the worst sneakers ever made. Went from high quality to no quality. Sent back same day.Wonder if the same guys that decided to change the 1123 to this were the same guys who created New Coke, avoid and try to get a pair of the discontinued 1123 somewhere.

Anonymous

Well, the shoes fit great but I found them to be overpriced, ugly shoes. I had to send them back. For the price, the quality just wasn't there. As always, very satisfied with Zappos' free return shipping policy. That keeps me coming back every time!

Anonymous

Good shoe, and better looking than the 1123 that it replaced, but after wearing the 1123 in size 12 2E for many years, I've found that I need at least a 12 1/2 and 4E in this M1540, even though it uses the same last as the 1123.

Anonymous

from Minnesota

I enjoy living in a rural area: shopping options limited. I sustained a running injury (plantar fasciitis) that through research I was advised to get a specific shoe. The shoe could not found locally -- so ordered it via Zappos. Got 2 days later. Running again. Thank you Zappos.

Todd

from Gainesville, FL

I was a little hesitant with this purchase because of the wide sole in terms of how it would look on my feet. It does take a bit to get used to that, but that feeling is completely trumped by how amazingly comfortable these shoes are. I wear these at work every day and have no problems with soreness. I highly recommend them.

Anonymous

from Charleston, SC

Very good support for your foot. Added additional arch support to the insole for Plantar Fasciitis and after 3 weeks, has helped a lot.

Anonymous

from Lehighton, Pa

I too have been wearing the NB1123 since they came out, and had hoped for some change in color options. I had high expectations to finally own a pair of black sneakers. Been wearing the same model shoe since it came out. I bought two pair of black and one white M1540's in the same size I had been wearing, and one pair in black a half size larger due to comments about them being a tad smaller/tighter. Indeed they are, in black, white still fits exactly the same. I have found not only shoes but some socks as well fit differently in different colors. Black has been an especially difficult color fit for me (both shoes and socks are tighter) as strange as that may sound. The 12 6E I had been wearing was tight on the two M1540's. I got the 12.5 and that felt at least a full size larger and was a sloppy fit, even with an extra set of insoles. I just received the white M1540 today, and that fits exactly like the old style this shoe replaced. Better white than none in my case. Disappointed that black did not fit. I ended up buying the white pair from Zappos, where I have bought all my shoes for the past few years. I did notice there seems to be excess material designed into the toe box area on every pair of these shoes I have seen which causes some bunching up of the area around the bottom of the laces. They arrived that way, and stay that way after the laces are tightened. I did not have that on any of the previous M1123's I had owned.

Brands I'd also recommend: Danner, Chippewa, Nike

Lee W

from Temecula, CA

I have worn New Balance shoes almost exclusively for the past several years and now find due to foot problems I need to use shoes with a wider toe box ( SL2-last) so am stuck with a much smaller selection. As others have said the M1540 feels a half size small. If I had truly read Zappos return policy they would have been returned already but I wore them to work one day before calling customer service to see if I could send them back. I guess the one year return policy is great if you plan to leave your shoes in the box or wear them on your carpet, but walking around the house does not give me or the shoe a chance to see if we fit or not. Be cautious when ordering this shoe as it really does seem to be a little short when compared to other New Balance models.

Anonymous

from Columbia, TN

These are great shoes! I have bought New Balance for years!