Customer Reviews New Balance Classics W801 - Deleted

First I will say that (at least when I purchased these), there is a statement that the manufacturer recommends one order a half size wider than usual. I am always a size 8M and couldn't imagine ordering a wide, so I ordered an 8.5M instead. There was no need for it. The shoes would have been fine in my regular size. Other than that, these are great, if a little hot. I got them to replace a pair of 802's that I'd had for years and had just gotten a little beaten up, and they serve the purpose just as well. I use them to run outside for quick things like getting the mail, watering the lawn, etc. because of the slip on / slip off functionality. I'd order them again, but in my regular size.

These W801 Classics are the absolute best. Great support. No laces to tie. Easy on and easy off. I would suggest you go up 1/2 size since it is a slip-on. I have heel-spurs and cannot tolerate shoes with a back. These are perfect for me!

I loved the look and feel of this should. I have a very narrow foot and a high arch and usually wear 2A. Since the shoe runs narrow I took a chance on the B width. The width was ok ...a little loose but the length ended up being about 1/2 inch long so I'm returning them. Too bad because they felt like they would be very comfortable and day to wear.

I got these to slip on in my classroom when taking students outside or when my feet were getting sore. These are awesome. The band across the front is not tight, but the shoe is staying on just fine. They are very comfortable.

This is the most comfortable shoe I have worn in years. I walked all over Europe on vacation, and never had tired feet. The support and comfort was amazing. I highly recommend this shoe for anyone wanting a great shoe.

I wear the New Balance 801 everyday. I have back pain and need a flat shoe and one that is comfortable and has support. I have this shoe in just about every color. Thanks New Balance.

I love these shoes. This is the second pair I've had. I wear them year round and I've had a lot of compliments on them.

I purchased these to wear behind my desk while at work. I just changed from a sit down desk to a stand up desk and needed some extra support for my feet. These slip on easily and give me the support that I need to stand and walk in place behind my desk. These were comfortable from the start. No break in time needed. I normally wear a size 8 in athletic shoes (7½ in sandals). I read other's reviews and they said to order up half to a full size. I had originally ordered an 8½ (that is what I wear in Nike shoes) but they were way too big. Those seemed extra wide for me. So I sent them back and ordered a size 8 which fits perfectly. Stick with your normal size. If you are between sizes I would order the larger size.

These run very large. I wear a 9 in New Balance sneakers but the 9 and the 8 1/2 were way too big in this mule style. Returning those to try an 8. Love to wear these to walk outside to walk dogs or fill bird-feeders. Love the slip-on style for quick, short trips.

I've been purchasing New Balance shoes for over 10 years now, and feel they provide the best comfort and support for my shoe size, Women's 11 wide. The arch support is very important to me as I have high arches, New Balance has yet to disappoint. The only reason I gave this a 4-star for comfort is that the upper or vamp is a bit tight across my foot. I'm sure with wear, it will loosen and be more comfortable. This shoe is great for kicking around home or when I go out for errands. I also use them for short walks with the dog.

This is my second pair of these shoes. They are most comfortable, cool and perfect for summer walks, shopping,standing, and most everything else.

I was so excited to get these shoes, as I love New Balance and have five other pairs. They are by far the most comfortable exercise shoe brand out there (though I love Merrell for winter slip-ons and Ahnu for my hiking books/ice walkers). I put on this model of New Balance running shoe "mules" and my size 10½M feet were swimming in these shoes! I double and triple checked, but I was sent the size I asked for. It just seems like I maybe this shoe is a man's style or unisex or something, because it is easily large enough to fit a 12½W woman's foot, or a man's 8½M one, maybe. Immensely huge style on me, and yet my other New Balance shoes range from women's 10½-11M, and fit like a glove. I should have paid attention to the reviewer who said she normally took a women's 9½, but bought an 8 in this style. I am not sure if going down 1½ sizes would be enough for me: the Women's 10½M I received had a footbed that was a full 1¼" too long and even the thickest hiking sock I own would not have kept the shoes on my feet for more than two steps. Besides, I wanted these for barefoot summer wear, so socks were out. I also tried to put in a size 41 Birkenstock total footbed orthotic. The shoes were still way too large. I sent these back and I have ordered another New Balance slide-type running shoe in a size 10. So I still have some hope for this style and slip-on convenience with the great New Balance footbed and support/fit.

These shoes are very well made but not quite as cute as I thought they would be. The top panel looks a bit like wet suit material and somehow it just made the shoes feel a bit like "old lady shoes." They were initially very comfortable and will probably work great for people with healthy feet but they didn't have enough cushion or arch support for me. I have Plantar Fasciitis and I am a moderate over pronator (things I found out after buying these shoes) so I needed more than these shoes were designed to give. Not the shoes' fault.

I had high hopes for these, but the moment I put them on, it was over. I wear a wide width, so I understand when some wides aren't quite wide enough, but the stretch elastic part of this shoe feels like sandpaper on the top of my feet. Instant 'no' for me. Back to my Easy Spirit Traveltime reliable slip-ons.

Love these shoes. I had a pair years ago and these feel more substantial. I wear a size 12 and have flat feet. They fit perfectly with just enough arch to support but not cause my arches to ache! I got the Komen for a Cure shoe and it is beautiful. It has been difficult to find a pink trimmed shoe in a woman's size 12! I also have Rheumatoid arthritis and am diabetic and this shoe works for the foot problems of both illnesses. I don't have to wait for someone to help put on and tie my shoes now.

Love NB and love these shoes. Have had several pairs of the 801 slipons over the years. Firm support and cush; great tread and stability. True to size and snug enough for short hikes. Removable inserts for washing as these shoes are fine without socks. Easy on and off makes for easy indoors to outdoors and back in again!

This is my second pair of W801s. I bought a pair of gray ones from a New Balance store and wore them constantly for at least 5 years before giving them to my daughter in-law when she was pregnant and her feet were swollen. I added an insole that provided more cushion and support. I've been wearing these new ones for about a month now and I'm not disappointed.

I'm used to this style of shoe by Easy Spirit or Merrell. The stitching on the inside of this shoe rubs terribly. New Balance I think is a good brand, but these shoes didn't work for me.

I bought these while rehabbing from a back injury. I needed slip-ons with cushioning (my Danskos, Merrells, and Birkenstocks sent a shock up my spine with each step) and support. I got the silver and grey which was made of a solid, (no perforations, no mesh) synthetic suede. They were extremely tight across the ball of my foot at first, but loosened up to a true medium fit after about half an hour of wearing them around the house. They are extremely comfortable for standing and short periods of easy walking (teaching a class, shopping) but not secure enough for walking briskly--I feel like I'm going to walk out of them, and I wear clogs/mules all the time that don't feel like that. While the insoles are removable for orthotics, there was no heel lip once I put them in, so that wasn't going to work. To my great surprise, they are so supportive that I don't need the orthotics in these. I wear an 11 in the New Balance 993s, and took the same in these. The synthetic suede does make my feet sweat more than I'd like, so would look for a mesh or actual leather pair if they were available. Very pleased with these overall, though, and the price is quite fair.

Love these shoes. Feel like I live in them. The last pair I had were 9 and they got a little loose. I ordered 8.5 this time and they are perfect. Had been looking for black color and these are great. They match everything really well and are so comfortable. Highly recommend!

I had back surgery and needed a sneaker that I could slip on without bending, but would also provide good support for walking. This shoe fit the bill. I ordered a 1/2 size down as recommended by some of the other reviews and the shoe fit great. I'm walking several miles a day.

I now have 5 pairs of the same shoe in different colors. When they are "broken in" they are very comfortable. The instep is the problem. The solid white pair seems to have a little less space than the others. I am still working on them.

I like these 801's and they replaced an old pair that I wore out! This pair is a bit narrower than the prior pair, but fit nicely. Great step-in shoes.