New Balance

Fresh Foam X 880 v15

Women's

After wearing H'a's for so long, I thought it time for a change. Enter New Balance 880. This was a perfect pick for me! Size 8 1/2 Wide is true to size. My orthotics are pretty high and wide so these New Balance are the perfect fit for me. I'm ordering another pair in black! Thanks, Zappos for selling a very fine foot!

I ordered these because I need a narrow width. I generally wear size 8.5 in athletic shoes and the 8.5 narrow fits perfectly. My foot doesn't swim around in the shoe, but I still have plenty of toe room. They have good arch support. The style is okay - I wanted white, but would prefer a pop of color somewhere. The narrow width only comes in black and white. They also make my feet look big, but I'll sacrifice style for a good fit.

I just about live in V12 of this shoe - bought several pairs but can no longer find. The great thing about this version is that the D width provided plenty of width and depth to make the shoe comfortble. With having had surgery on both feet, and a metal plate on one, the space made them perfect - along with the cushioning that helped avoid some previous plantar fasciitis issues. With at least the V14 and later, NB decided to make an attached tongue - which added pressure to the foot. Also with the V15 it has less depth (height) for the top of the foot making it even more uncomfortable. I did find a V14 pair but the colors are ones that I'd care for. I tried the "grey" and they should have called it "white". It would look filthy after a couple of wears - so now I'm looking for a different shoe.

These shoes are the most comfortable shoe I have even owned! Our 25 year old daughter wants a pair for her birthday!

I purchased these because they were recommended for hallux limitus (great toe arthritis). After years of running, I developed bone spurs on top of my foot where the great toe meets. I was diagnosed with hallux limitus which led to pain with toe bending. These are the first pair of tennis shoes I can wear without my orthotic inserts for my great toe pain. You sit back in the heels a bit with these shoes (I love this feeling!) The shoe has a rocker like motion when walking forward which limits the great toe movement. I have FULL comfort ALL day with no toe pain. I HIGHLY recommend these if you have my problem, but also highly recommend them as just a great, neutral, supportive shoe. They look good on also, and provide excellent cushioning without the huge look. Love them.