Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5 Slip Resistant
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71%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
14%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
4%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
89%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
83%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Love New Balance tennis shoes! This pair is not my favorite. Bought to wear to the gym (treadmill, weight training) the cut around the ankle is too high which causes friction against my ankle bone. Stiff shoe, haven't worn them enough to break in yet I guess. This shoe seems to run a bit small, tighter toe box (Wide) than previous purchases in same size.
Don't think I would recommend this one.
Cyndilin04,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Seniors, beware!!! This has got to be the most dangerous pair of shoes I’ve ever bought/worn. The sole has no gripping characteristics and after only wearing a few times, I’ve already slipped, having to catch myself from falling. I’ve walked on floors inside that feel like they’ve been greased. I have worn New Balance for years. Started with the 608’s, then went to 624’s. Couldn’t get the 624’s anywhere, so figured try the 608’s again. Big mistake. And BTW, the Zappos 365 day guarantee is a joke. Who’s going to keep their shoes in a box, in their closet and then say they’re not 100% satisfied. You have to wear the sneakers in the real world to be 100% satisfied.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Have always worn D width.
These are too tight.
Tom,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I always wear size 8.5, and have worn New Balance for many years. This pair was so narrow my foot cramped, and I sent back. Hopefully the size with wide width will be better. Waiting for new wider pair. Zappos made the bad experience a great one. Thanks.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The sneakers do not provide the support or comfort that is noted in the description. They run small and are tight in the toe area.
Lucy,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have been wearing NB shoes for the last 10 years. These are the first that are actually uncomfortabledue to their stiffness.
DHE,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The shoes are great and all I've worn the last 10 plus years. The only problem I had was with UPS . My shoes arrived in my home State Dec 22,2022. But them for unknown reasons UPS sent them to Montana. Eventually my shoes arrived on Dec 30, 2022.
Randy,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The wide size 6 was a little too big, I have to try the 5.5 size. I would appreiciate being informed of when your reg size 6 are back in stock. They fit me the best & I work in the health care industry.
N/a,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought these in size 14 Wide; unfortunately, they were still too tight! The toe box was the WORST! The big toe pressed tightly against the angle of the toe box. Should've bought 14 Extra Wide.
Terry,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I asked your CSR for a recommendation for a comparable model to the 624's I've been wearing for years. The 608' are OK, but not nearly as good as the ones I've been used to wearing
Fender64,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The width is tight. I'm hoping it will stretch a bit. It's the first time I ever thought I needed W rather than M. My 608V5 suede pair is extremely comfortable
Maharajah,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Could not get MX608 in all white in my 8.5D size. Settled for ones with a few blue markings because I have worn NB sneakers for 20 years because they are comfortable and need no break in time.
XXXXX,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought a second pair as decided to use pair I have had for six months as more a work shoe for outside. Shortly after receiving new pair which are still in box, the sole on my left shoe has broken apart and glue does not hold. So certainly disappointed in this shoe and now wonder if I should send back the new pair due to poor workmanship.
Mark,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
My brother like the old style better! Why! Did you have to change it!
Carefree,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
but I'd feel a lot better about wearing & paying MORE for them if they were made in the USA MFG's need focus on customer satisfaction & "product quality" instead of profit margins.
MAGA,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Even though I ordered Size 10 Extra Wide, I feel they fir smaller than other New Balance shoes, I would order a size larger if I order again.
Pat,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Really liked the style of this shoe but I could not get it onto my foot, more than 1 full size smaller than anticipated (and I've been buying shoes in Nike in this same size & width for the past 40 years.) Seemed especially narrow. But TBH I'm also experiencing this with other brands--including Nike--is this corporate downsizing products like they do in all the grocery items?? Totally weird experience.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I have purchased this product many times, and now repurchased. The last pair started to fall apart so I purchased a new pair earlier than expected. The black bottom layer separated from the sole and kept getting worse. Ifd the same issue occurs with the new pair I will need to consider a different approach.
Edward C,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
I got double wide, and the width mainly goes to the toes and not the centre of the foot. It pinches a bit in the middle making them slightly less comfortable. Besides that I think these shoes are comfortable
Lucas,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have used this version of your shoe for many years and I am finding some inconsistency in the sizing.
Jake,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Liked older style #624! best
Liked older style cross trainer best..
Questions, G,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
I wish they didn't change lasts every year but found one close enough
Barry,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Longtime user of the 608 but something is wrong with the new purchase I made of it. Wears out faster, especially by the balls of the feet. Feel like I did not get my money's worth. Hope they put in more padding to the entire sneaker.
Cal,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
not much padding in them for a walking shoe kind of hurt my feet
RD,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This is my forth pair of these type of sneakers. Long lasting and always been very comfortable out of the box until this pair. Not sure why but one sneaker just isn't as comfortable as the other. So I'm disappointed with this pair.
Pw,
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