Customer Reviews New Balance Classics W801 - Deleted

Cute but run really small - These are really cute kicks, but they run 1/2-1 size too small. Do yourself a favor and heed this advice--buy a size larger than you usually wear. I ignored the warnings and now have a paid of kicks I've work once and can't wear again. Within 5 minutes of walking my heels were uncomfortable from rubbing on the back lip, and after 15 minutes I had a blister about 1 inch across from the rubbing. What a bummer b/c these are totally cute.

These shoes are somewhat comfortable, but most importantly, they are extremely hot! Even with no socks, my feet would sweat terribly. Have to return them. Wish the upper material was more breathe-able or mesh-like.

I had high hopes for these, but the moment I put them on, it was over. I wear a wide width, so I understand when some wides aren't quite wide enough, but the stretch elastic part of this shoe feels like sandpaper on the top of my feet. Instant 'no' for me. Back to my Easy Spirit Traveltime reliable slip-ons.

I'm used to this style of shoe by Easy Spirit or Merrell. The stitching on the inside of this shoe rubs terribly. New Balance I think is a good brand, but these shoes didn't work for me.

I've worn this style for several years but am disappointed because they've changed them. First they've tightened them up (strangely the 801 in suede are perfect it's just the leather). The other thing I don't like is that they have lowered the back of the shoe so your foot doesn't stay in as well. To me this is a big disappointment. I hope they go back to the "old all terrain". Will not purchase this shoe again!

comfortable but a bit clunky looking around the toe not as slim and nice as the old 470 New Balance used to make.

These looked like a replacement for style# 790, which were terrific. The new ones do not compare: the back rims are flat causing them to slip off, the soles are wide and clumsy, and the fit is not as comfortable.

These looked like a replacement for style# 790, which were terrific. The new ones do not compare as the back rims are flat causing them to slip off, the soles are wide and clumsy, and the fit is not as comfortable.

Bought this show because Ryka doesn't make the athletic slide anymore - what a shame. Wear this shoe to walk the dog. After 2 months of wear (not everyday) it looks like c**p. Has not held up. Moderately comfortable. Pales in contrast to Ryka. Very disappointed. NB is a good brand, but guess they blew it on this on.

I am disappointed with these shoes. Several years ago I bought a pair that I continue to wear and love. First I bought a 6 medium; too snug over the left foot where I have a bunion (my original pair were a regular 6. So I returned and got a 6 wide. They are still too tight and I end up taking them off after an hour or so. True, the design is slightly different on the outside but the fit is very different. I am not happy with these shoes but having worn them (in hopes of breaking them in. I can't return them.

This shoe was extremely uncomfortable. I had several blisters from maybe 5 hours of use. It is very stiff and just not that comfortable. I also bought another New Balance shoe and it was much better.

Great on the outside, poor on the inside - The concept is great; a slip on athletic shoe, but it needs more work. They are cute, but that is where it stops. The inside has little lining; it has raw seams on the top. I wore these for about 1 minute and they went back in the box to be returned. The top of my foot was red after that short time. They are a blister in the making.

Cute but not so comfy - I really like the look of these shoes, and hoped that they would be as comfy as they looked. Not so! The left one kills my bunion on that foot--yet the right is okay. My left foot is slightly larger, but I ordered a 7 which should have compensated. Maybe these shoes run small, but I've been disappointed. I can't wear them for very long.

I could not even get my toes into these so I stopped and put them right back in the box. Too bad because I love the style and wanted them to work. I have a back injury, botched knee surgery and need help getting shoes on. On top plantar fasciitis, flat foot, heel spurs. Yea, I am falling apart!

These shoes felt comfortable for a short while. I could hardly walk after a 10 hour shift wearing them, my feet hurt so bad!

The shoe looks good, but it's not made to the standards of New Balance. It fits as if it were a copy, not made by New Balance. It's uncomfortable and not worth the price.

Shoe looked better online. Not really impressed. First of all, the fit was way too long. Felt like they were going to fall off my foot. My big toe hit the soft part of the shoe, not pleasant. Very disappointing. Looked good, felt cheap.