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New Balance M992 SKU #7206943(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 278 customer reviews)
$107.96
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  • This style is being discontinued by New Balance.
  • A heritage shoe built for the mild to moderate overpronator 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 lasted-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.
  • 14.70 oz.
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Customer Feedback

Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 83%
  • (4 Stars) 10%
  • (3 Stars) 4%
  • (2 Stars) 1%
  • (1 Stars) 1%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 64% "Felt a half size larger than marked"
  • 63% "Felt wider than marked"
  • 79% "Excellent arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 278 Reviews Total

Posted: Mar 30, 2009
Reviewer: from Minnesota
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Great running shoe; got me through basic training! One of the most comfortable shoes I’ve worn. Not the best looking but who really cares about that when you are running!
Posted: Feb 25, 2009
Reviewer: Matt from Portland, OR
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
More of a casual than a runner - I've found this to be a better casual/walking shoe than a running shoe. I was a bit disappointed in the cosmetic quality. The top mesh formed a hole near the stitching after maybe 6-8 months. I'm shopping for new shoes now and probably won't repurchase. That doesn't mean this is a bad shoe, I just want more comfort on longer runs.
Posted: Jan 6, 2009
Reviewer: Erik F from USA
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (1 Stars)
I hope you like puke lime green. I love Zappos, don’t get me wrong. These shoes did disappoint. The pictures displayed do not accurately reflect how awful the lime green puke colored heel is. Also, I know I wear a size 10 and these were a bit large.
Posted: Dec 8, 2008
Reviewer: Chris P from Denver, Co
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Excellent - I can't stand the way other brands recent styles of shoes are just plain goofy looking and uncomfortable. NB has stayed true. On top of being excellent for running, treadmill, etc... these shoes look really classy as well. I will never go to a store to buy running shoes again. Thanks Zappos!
Posted: Dec 8, 2008
Reviewer: Mike M from New Orleans
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Zappos is the best! Once again I am very pleased with the 992's. Very cool looking shoe, and probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I don't even bother going to stores to buy shoes anymore. Along with Zappos excellent service, you can find styles not available in stores.
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Posted: Oct 20, 2008
Reviewer: Terry R from Boston Massachusetts
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very good shoe - I had bought New Balance shoes in the past with good results, so I ordered these. Appreciate they come in half sizes, as well as different widths (I ordered a 2E). You get a lot of shoe for the money - good outsole, heavy cushioned sole, strong materials on the top shoe. They take a few wearings to break in - I probably wore mine two weeks, a couple of hours a day, before they broke in. Very cushioning - I walked all day on asphalt in Washington DC and really only felt a little bit of soreness under the balls of my feet, which is pretty good because usually my feet are toast after a weekend walking all over DC. The 992s look classy too. The fit is sort of neutral - they are not incredible high or low arched - very neutral fit which should suit most people. These shoes are great walkers or joggers. They are just a classic, well made runner using top quality materials.
Posted: Sep 11, 2008
Reviewer: Amy from Connecticut
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Best sneaker I've worn in years. I bought my first pair of these at a local shoe store. They were out of the women's sizes, so they sold me the men's. I think I have finally found the perfect walking/athletic shoe for me. It's comfortable and my arches don't ache in these. Not exactly "feminine" looking, but I'm all about comfort when I'm exercising. I am so glad I found these on Zappos. It's my second pair. I may go ahead and buy another in a few months, just so I know I have them, when these wear out. Great shoe. Always happy with New Balance, but these are the best style and fit for me so far.
Posted: Sep 4, 2008
Reviewer: from Rockwood, Michigan
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Pleased with New Balance shoes and delivery - I'm 58 and relatively new to competitive running. Before I bought the New Balance M992, I ran in Asics GT-2110 which many runners and a podiatrist recommended. I have no complaints about the Asics, but in the past I always tried to stick with New Balance athletic shoes made mostly in the USA. So when my Asics started to get old (about 400 miles), I decided to try some highly rated New Balance. I just resumed running after an 8 month bout of plantar fasciitis in my right foot and recurring knee and various other pains. I have put enough miles on the 992s (15-22 miles per week) to say that I am every bit as satisfied with them as with the Asics. My daughter told me about Zappos, so I visited your website and after a little research, decided on the New Balance shoes with high US content. As I said, I have no complaints at all about the Asics, but I'm very satisfied with the 992s and with Zappos service. The shoes were delivered within 24 hours after my on-line order and that was a very pleasant surprise. So in the future I will definitely be a repeat New Balance from Zappos shopper!
Posted: Sep 1, 2008
Reviewer: from Greenville, South Carolina
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great Fit! Great Look! True To Size... They fit fine. I like this shoe A LOT! It fits true to size and looks good. I will buy another as these wear out.
Posted: Aug 30, 2008
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Great, classic shoe - This is a great, classic shoe. Heavy for serious mileage, but for the gym, and walking around, there's nothing better. Great support and cushioning. I'm an over-pronator, but with my orthotics in place, these are one of my fav's.
Posted: Aug 15, 2008
Reviewer: S from Houston
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
After reading the reviews I thought I'd try the M992 for my high maintenance, long, narrow, flat feet. They are not as comfortable as I was hoping, but my heel spur is not complaining, and after inserting gel cushions the shoes feel less wide. New Balance seems to know the exact places on my foot that are irritated by stitching and makes sure to double stitch (without padding) in those areas. A few adhesive cushions here and there and I'm good to go. I've worn them outside now, so I guess they're keepers.
Posted: Aug 9, 2008
Reviewer: from EAGLE, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Zappos is awesome! I ordered the New Balance 992 for myself and for my wife. They're awesome. I started off by ordering them a half size larger like I have always done with these shoes because they tend to run a half size small. It took me 4 prs. to find the right size and the same went for my wife. I am a 12 med. and that is exactly what I bought. This is the first pr. of New Balance that has fit true to size for me and my wife. At first I figured since I was dropping down a 1/2 size I should order a wider shoe but that wasn't the case. Length was right but it was too wide. So as I mentioned this shoe for me was true to my foot size. I recommend not ordering a half size larger. I still had a thumbs width left at the toe. I would recommend this company to anyone. They were so helpful and polite even up to the 4th and final pair. In spite of all my ordering mistakes I still received each pair back in 2-3 days. Zappos "you guys are the greatest!" You've got all of our business from here on out. Signed; The Colorado Walker.
Posted: Aug 9, 2008
Reviewer: from Tennessee
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Best Shoes! My family has been wearing NB992 for years. We have found that these are the best and most comfortable running shoes. We would highly recommend you trying a pair, once you do you will never wear anything else.
Posted: Aug 6, 2008
Reviewer: Tom D from Fayetteville, Arkansas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Third pair of 992's. I feel with the combination of rugged trail and road running that I do these shoes offer consistent stability and are light enough to run the (2) 10k races I run in each year. It seems to take a while to adjust to the newness but after a week or so feels like a really good fit.
Posted: Aug 4, 2008
Reviewer: from Portland, OR
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wonderful Shoe - This shoe is a sigh of relief after getting bad pair of shoes after shoes. Extremely comfortable and look forward to putting it to the test while on vacation. Great for wide widths, nice ventilation.
Posted: Aug 4, 2008
Reviewer: Jennifer from Michigan
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
"Vacation Foot Syndrome" Saver - At 5'8", 250 pounds, I know that a vacation is going to be a real foot killer for me. Suddenly walking all over the place trying to do and see everything my meager vacation time will allow, is going to cause heel pain, tenderness and ache in the balls of my feet and possibly even small stress fractures and micro tears in foot tendons and ligaments. I ordered the 992 after hearing a lot of good things about it and also seeing that in a poll of like a thousand regular walkers, the 992 (then the 990) was the favorite. We were preparing to go on vacation and I knew I'd be walking far more than I would normally. My feet did still hurt on vacation. I'm way overweight with the poor muscle mass to go with it so no surprises there but the 992 was more comfortable than any other I've tried and it provided great support. I never rolled a food while turning fast or had to quit for the day because of sore feet. The biggest surprise was when my feet felt totally normal again the second day I was home from vacation. That's about two weeks faster than any other shoe. Definitely worth the price and I received the famed Zappos service in that they upgraded my shipping from the 3 day service I ordered, to next day service. The shoes arrived the day after I ordered and were perfectly packed and boxed and looked great.
Posted: Jul 31, 2008
Reviewer: Junebug from Hampton, VA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
New Balance 992 - I always order a size 8D in all my New Balance shoes. The 992's fit perfectly in length and width, but these shoes have a moderate arch support compared to my last few pairs of New Balance running/trail shoes. The 992's are very light in weight, but pretty heavy on the wallet. All of this sums up to my 4 star rating.
Posted: Jul 29, 2008
Reviewer: from Richmond, Virginia
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Excellent shoe - My husband has loved his 992 for years and years. Shopping Zappos was fantastically wonderful.
Posted: Jul 14, 2008
Reviewer: Joseph from Alabama
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I measured my foot and ordered accordingly. Even though I thought the size I had calculated was too large, I ordered per instructions from Zappos. To make it short - perfect fit, perfect shoe, perfect service, and all for a really good price. I'll definitely order again. Thank you.
Posted: Jul 12, 2008
Reviewer: from River Forest, Illinois
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
New Balance M992 - Best shoe on the market for narrow width buyers. Fit and finish is just right.
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