New Balance WC1005 Reviews
18 reviews
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Overall Rating:
69%
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14 are "Favorable"
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Just got these and they are wonderful. Plenty of room in the toe box and lots of cushion. But the main reason I purchased this particular shoe is because I need stability - these certainly give it. I'm very happy with these and would buy them again. I went up 1/2 size from my normal shoe size, but I do tend to need to go up in any sneaker.
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4 are "Critical"
Most Helpful Critical Review
This is a follow-up review. At first I really loved these shoes but after a few weeks of playing tennis in them I found one of the support straps that run from the sole to the laces presses into one of my foot bones. Also, the lack of stability and arch support caught up with me. Even with aftermarket insoles and thick socks, I can't wear them. Nice shoe but they didn't work for me. If you go with these shoes, order 1/2 size down.
Additional -2 WC1005 New Balance Reviews
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January 29, 2013
Helen M
from Baltimore, MD
I wear a 9 AA sho,e and those are hard to find. Thank goodness for New Balance, since most athletic shoe manufacturers ignore the fact that feet come in different widths, and that running around in a shoe that's too wide is not good for one's foot. Fortunately, they keep making this shoe, they just change the last number of the model periodically. This is my 4th pair. As has been true in the past, it runs one full size too small, though, so I know if I order a 10 AA I'll be fine. It's the only size 10 shoe I've ever had to buy. But the width is perfect.
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January 10, 2013
Sandra M
from Texas
No complaints whatsoever! These shoes have a remarkable fit (I'm a 7.5 B). Played a few hours of tennis today and my feet very comfortable in them. I've never had a shoe with so much room in the toe box, which is important to me. I would highly recommend these shoes to an active tennis player. What a great shoe!!
Brands I'd also recommend: None; I prefer New Balance to any other tennis shoe.
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November 8, 2012
Anonymous
Runs short and had a spot that rubbed my foot right behind my little toe. Very lightweight with a shallow toebox that I had hoped would fit my 12 AA foot--alas, like so many New Balance shoes these days, it was short.
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Felt a full size smaller than marked
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September 12, 2012
Barbara E
from New York, NY
Immediately comfortable the first time out on the court. No break in needed.
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1 person found this review helpful
July 30, 2012
Anonymous
from New York
This is a follow-up review. At first I really loved these shoes but after a few weeks of playing tennis in them I found one of the support straps that run from the sole to the laces presses into one of my foot bones. Also, the lack of stability and arch support caught up with me. Even with aftermarket insoles and thick socks, I can't wear them. Nice shoe but they didn't work for me. If you go with these shoes, order 1/2 size down.
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Felt a half size larger than marked
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Felt wider than marked
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July 23, 2012
Anonymous
from Greeley, CO
These shoes have been great after several practices and matches. I have a narrow foot and with an insert they have worked well. Good support and traction on the court.
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Felt true to size
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July 7, 2012
Anonymous
Great sneaker, lightweight and comfortable. The mesh on the top and sides of the toe box allows ventilation. Great style, look and fit are reminiscent of a running shoe. I have very high arches and while these shoes don't have a ton of arch support, I haven't noticed it missing. They're comfortable and easy to move around with on the court. The shoes are a little wide but I have a slightly wide foot so it works perfectly for me (I ordered B width). Lots of padding around the heel. One thing, they are best worn with a cotton sock. If you are looking for a tennis sneaker with more overall structure, try the New Balance 804. I ordered both and while both fit well, I don't need two pairs of shoes so I opted for the feel of the 1005. Thanks New Balance and Zappos for selling 10.5...there are lots of us out there!
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July 4, 2012
Anonymous
from Southern CA
These are my favorite tennis shoes. I always go up a half size when I buy New Balance.
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June 14, 2012
Anonymous
from Wilton, CT
Very comfortable tennis shoe. Great support, runs true to size and great overall fit. I would expect nothing less from New Balance, they always make a great shoe.
Brands I'd also recommend: Asics
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May 23, 2012
Nancy G
from New Jersey
I wear a 6 wide, hard to find. Many other brands run narrow and don't even offer wide in small sizes. New Balance runs already full, and when I order the Wide it gives me the needed room. The fabric breathes enough for my sweaty feet to stay comfortable for hours on a hot court. I always insert my own orthotics (very high arches) into sneakers so that arch support combined with the good shoe construction gives both feet and ankles the stability I want. Pricey but you get what you pay for, and after I had a serious ankle strain 3 years ago I am not messing around with anything that doesn't offer optimal support and stability. My last pair were the previous NB equivalent style lasting 2 heavily used seasons and loved them.
Brands I'd also recommend: only New Balance
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May 17, 2012
Anonymous
from Coronado,CA
I tried them on & walked around the house with them & they felt great. So I decided to play tennis with them and found that my right foot, along the right side of my small toe, became sore. It was rubbing against the inside of the shoe as I played tennis. My feet are not wide at all so I don't understand why this happened, other than there was a defect during manufacturing. Since I wore them outside, I can't return them to Zappos. Money down the drain.
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March 30, 2012
Anonymous
from randolph nj
Very comfortable, no breaking in time. Daughter has narrow feet and fits fine. Third pair of new balance tennis shoes and very pleased!
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February 23, 2012
Anonymous
from Las Vegas, NV
Just got these and they are wonderful. Plenty of room in the toe box and lots of cushion. But the main reason I purchased this particular shoe is because I need stability - these certainly give it. I'm very happy with these and would buy them again. I went up 1/2 size from my normal shoe size, but I do tend to need to go up in any sneaker.
Brands I'd also recommend: Brooks, New Balance, Mizuno
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