Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5 Slip Resistant

I recently purchased both a 608 and a 624, which I use for different purposes (daily wear vs. aerobic exercising). Both are competent shoes, though they come with DANGEROUSLY long laces that requiring replacing before the shoes can be safely worn. The 624 has an advantage in that there's a plastic insert for the top two sets of lace holes. The 608 only has the leather top, and I've had laces saw their way through the top holes. The other noticeable difference is that the tongue slits that help keep the tongue centered are higher up on the 608. The 608 consequently does a slightly better job of keeping the tongue in place than the 624, though at the expense of making it a bit more difficult to loosen the laces to take the shoes off. The 608 and 624 used to have the same soles, but the 608V5 sports a new design. If it's better, I wonder why it isn't also on the 624.

Great pair of walking shoes for walking the neighborhood

I have worn NB for years, very happy with them. Due to the pandemic, I was unable to get to order the NB last year and settled for a pair of NIke Monarch Airs. I wear a 4E & Nike is the only other manufacturer that sells cross trainers in extra widths. A bad mistake the Nikes are very uncomfortable due to poor quality & high arch. The NB MX's are really comfortable & fit much better. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a good cross-trainer, especially in extra widths.

I have a hard time getting shoes to fit around my toes. Usually too pointed but these are fine. I've ordered NB from LL Bean previously. Satisfied

My husband loves these shoes. He's diabetic and needs a shoe that is lightweight and comfortable.

Great quality and at a good price! Shopping direct was quick and easy

Have had multiple pairs - always very comfortable and provide good support.

I actually needed new sneakers during the pandemic but I could not find my size in New Balance walking or training shoes in white. I'm so relieved and thrilled to have a new pair, although I should have gotten a D width instead of EE. Great shoes for the money.

Worth the buy. I love how comfortable they are and super stylish. My feet through the day weren't tired at all. Give this a thumbs up.

I do all of my everyday tasks with your fabulous sneakers. They hug my feet all day and make me feel all powerful and ready for anything.

Use for walking. I have three pair of New Balance shoes to alternate in daily walks and activities. I wear while officiating track meets which means I am on my feet for as few as 3 and as long as 8-10 hours at a stretch. Good cushioning.

I love that I can tie laces once and they never come undone. I wear an 8W, and the New Balance sneakers are always the most comfortable.

So far so good as I was a long time Nike fan ~ 40 years and too woke so I tried NB and everything is perfect.

Living with osteoarthritis is no walk in the park. My knees and the little bones in my feet are loving these shoes. They give me good support while also being flexible. Perfect fit

Great fit, comfortable, can say no more, NB is my favorite shoe.

These shoes have great cushioning, which I need for 8 hours a day on a concrete floor. I put on 12 - 20,000 steps per shift, and my feet feel good at the end of the day. Time will tell on their durability. I have added a slightly stiff aftermarket insole, but the cushioning is still great.

I love these sneakers and they are so comfortable. I am going to purchase a new pair soon.

This past summer I bought many pairs of shoes but returned them all. They just didn't fit my narrow size 11 foot. So, I went to your website, and ordered the same shoe that I had ordered a while back. Great fit. It is very difficult to find a women's 11 Narrow.

I absolutely love my New Balance tennis shoes. I have been buying them from L.L. Bean for years and will continue to do so. I highly recommend New Balance and L.L. Bean!!

flat bottom choe is excellent for hard surfaces. Especially blacktop for Pickelball play.

I've worn this style NB shoe for about five years. Usually a new pair every 9-12 months. It's getting very hard to find shoes that are leather.not mesh. I use them for both work and "Saturday" wear and find them comfortable. Because they are leather they keep my feet clean, warm and dry. Mesh shoes just don't work for my every day wearing. My previous style number was difficult to find this time around so I chose this model. Basically they are equivalent to my preferred model EXCEPT for the soles. These are promoted as "work" shoes and they have a more "indoor" sole pattern.very smooth slip resistant style- not the more rugged walking or sports type of sole. I will be keeping them mostly because leather sneakers are getting pretty hard to find.

Comfortable, lightweight. Also stable, securing my foot movements. Will buy another pair soon.