Customer Reviews New Balance Hook and Loop Leather 928v3

For years now I have worn this shoe. My orthotics were made specifically for this shoe. However, in the past 2 years I can no longer wear it. This time it is the narrow toe bed. Two years ago I purchased 3 pair of the old shoe when the 928 first came out because the next model fit terribly. I had hoped this new 928v3 would be just the one. I am disappointed

The shoe is comfortable but the top eyelets are smaller than the laces tips

good comfortable shoe for motion control....but toe box way too wide for my AA foot

This is the third pair of NB shoes I've bought (same exact size), but I have noticed this pair runs a little big.

Ipr3030 insoles have become thinner over the years. I used to be able to feel tne met pad under my toes but not anymore. Give us back the support we used to have with these. We need that to keep walking.

I loved the 928 until they started changing the design. The V2 toebox was so narrow it sent me running to another manufacturer. The V3 was better but it looks like an ortho shoe - wider toebox but totally ugly. The treads are so narrowly spaced that they clog easily with dirt, rocks, and snow and then have no traction. I have slipped and fallen many times and I never had that problem with the V1. I also had to buy insert for my V3's to make them more comfortable so add another $70 to the price of the shoe.

I've been a faithful NB wearer since the 925, When 928v2 came out, they did not fit me at all, so I switched to Brooks, but they didn't have enough support. Switched back to NB with the 928v3, but these shoes are not as good as the original 928. The tongue is too short, and they lose support for me and the sole wears out after just 2 months of wear! I am afraid I'm looking for an alternative, as I can't afford to buy new shoes every two months.

I've been wearing NB shoes for years, since I have serious arthritis and bad feet -- mostly running shoes for the best support. This time, I thought I'd try leather for the winter. These shoes are a bit of a disappointment -- they're heavy, and the leather is very stiff -- I have a hard time getting them on and off, with my arthritic hands. But the support is good, and the shoes are not uncomfortable. I just like my fabric 990v4s better.

Been wearing this show e for about 8yrs. The new ones do not provide the same level of support and stability. Disappointed

I've been wearing the original 928 and possibly it's predicessor for many years. I have wide feet and used to look for an SL2. Always knew the shoes would fit if I got that last but you removed that from your search and I was forced to stick to what I knew to fit. The original 928 fit perfectly. Wide, deep toe box that gave my toes plenty of wiggle room. While no one was looking you drastically change to the 928V2 which was not even a distant cousin of the original. You did make improvements to the V2 in the V3 but the toe box is still narrower. I also have to say the NB has always provided insoles that gave support and lasted a long time. The new insoles in every shoe I've purchase over the the 5 years has gotten thinner and more flimsy. I have custom orthotics so I don't use them but that doesn't mean I haven't noticed you cheaping out on the insoles. The V1 weren't sleek or sexy and didn't look like "old lady" orthopedic shoes - even if they wore like them.

While happy with the size and fit (they were my usual 10W), I found these shoes to feel hard and uncushioned. I am incredibly disappointed that New Balance changed their website a couple of years ago. Now, you can no longer filter by things like cushioning, roomy toe box and narrow heel. This means trial and error when I order--and alot more returns.

I have depended on the 812's for years. You have no more 812"s. Why? This 928v3 seems to be the closest I can get. The toe box is larger, bigger than I need. The tongue irritates the inner ankle!!!!!! I miss being able to check the last for your shoes, since I found that AL2 works well for my back. I don't want shoes for pronation which most see to be. I hope I can make these work despite the tongue irritation. Other than the large toe box they feel similar to the 812"s which is good.