New Balance WR840 SKU: #7765346

Anonymous

from Providence, RI

I was trying to replace my wonderful 883s, and the 840s were recommended. I have a high arch and instep, and prefer the SL2 last, with its roomy toe-box. The 840s are good, and conform to the aforementioned requirements, but they lack the cushioned ride of the earlier version. I kept them, and I run my regular 3 to 4 miles in comfort, but they do not quite live up to their predecessors.

Claudette H

from Lenexa, Kansas

I love these shoes. The size was true, I'm a size 9 and need extra room for the toes. Yet the heel fit just great. Wonderful support and comfort.

Anonymous

from Chicago

I needed to replace my 882s, which I loved, and this is the newer version. I'm not sure why, but they aren't as comfortable and I'm having a hard time breaking them in. Never had this problem with New Balance before. It's mainly the top of the shoe. The tongue is hurting the top of my foot and I can't seem to get the laces adjusted properly. I have to make them really loose and then my heel slips. I think they lined the tongue with a different, thicker fabric, which might be part of the problem. This is the only shoe that accommodates my orthotics and I've worn versions of it for years, but may have to search for something different.

Jean R

from Berkeley, California

I have size 9 wide feet that complain a lot, bunions, 2 Mortons Neuroma surgeries, broken 5th metatarsal bone, etc. I have worn this model New Balance shoe, because of its wide toe box, for many years and it remains the most comfortable shoe, for me, allowing me to take long walks in comfort with no aching feet after the walk.

Anonymous

from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love this shoe! It is probably the most comfortable sneaker I have ever purchased. There was no break-in-period. Total comfort from walking around campus to the gym 3X a week. I have a very wide foot and an 8.5 EE is perfection. I usually wear an 8 but the 8 was a little to snug to accommodate a well cushioned sock and swollen feet at the end of the day. Comfort and style come together to make this a great purchase!

Carol b

from Massachusetts

I had to buy this from a different place because I waited a while and Zappos did not get my size. The shoe is running narrow now and hurt my foot from the outside bone to to the front. New design more tapered toe than the old one. Affects fit. Some say getting extra wide helps. The trim in front may hit your bone wrong and hurt. Do not ignore it...it won't get better!

Brands I'd also recommend: Still hunting.

Mimi W

from Fairhope, AL

I have terrible feet- dropped metatarsal, neuromas and falling arches. Shoes will feel good the first 45 minutes, and then the pain and numbness starts, but these shoes were very comfortable and cushioning under the ball of my foot. I was able to take my dogs on a fairly long walk on pavement/sidewalks with them. They weren't a cure all, but they were more comfortable and serviceable than others I have tried.

Brands I'd also recommend: Rockport, Timberland, Naturalizer

Sandra W

from Woodbine, GA

I bought these for running and they have worked out great. They are very supportive and I think they look good as well.

Brands I'd also recommend: Easy Spirit

Anonymous

from Michigan

Excellent fit with my 3/4 orthotic. I usually wear a 9N but need a 9 1/2 Med. to accommodate the orthotic.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike Air Pegasus

Anonymous

from Seattle, WA

Great, attractive, comfy shoes for walking or exercising. The double EE wide shoes don't look wide but are very roomy and plenty of space for orthotic inserts if needed. I'll look for them again when I need another pair!

Anonymous

from Atlanta

This shoe is great. It fits my orthotics well with a nice flat sole that is wide enough at the arch for the orthotic to fit. And best, it doesn't look orthopedic like the shoes in the dr's office.

Brands I'd also recommend: My husband likes Brooks Adrenaline for stability

Rosanne T

from United States

I researched these shoes on many websites and I am not alone with disappointment. Why oh why do they make changes when the shoes are highly rated. The shoes are narrow and short. My feet are killing me. I wore the 882 and 883 with no problem and now I have come to a brick wall. I tried a wider with in a store and they come off the back of my foot. I measured these shoes against the 883 and there is ¾" difference across the top and enough of a difference in the length to really hurt a person who needed this shoe in a large toe box. I am disgusted, really I am. There is nothing else to fit me. The guys in the New Balance store said I was right, they make the shoes over to redo them just for that reason and they do not take into consideration just how much the old shoes meant to so many of us. I now have no shoes to wear that fit my orthodic and my poor foot. Thanks a lot, New Balance foolish manufacturers! I have to send two pairs back.

Brands I'd also recommend: bring back the old 883, please.