Customer Reviews New Balance Classics W801 - Deleted

New shoe - Very comfortable, except the left shoe has a seam that hits the top of my foot on the right side that caused a blister the first couple of times I wore it.

Great comfort ,great price! I love the tan with multi-toned elastic. I bought them for a fun, comfy summer shoe while pregnant. They fit great, like all new balances, and they have a bit of room to grow as my feet swell. I often buy athletic shoes one size larger than my normal shoe size for a truer fit and so that the ball of my feet matches the shoe break.

New Balance W801's- I ordered a size 6.5 and a 7, because I wasn't sure which would fit better. I normally wear a 6.5, but lately I have been wearing a 7 in Nike running shoes. These shoes are just what I was looking for. I can slip them on and off easily. And, they are perfect for taking the dogs out on a walk. I have even worn them to work on "casual Friday's" with jeans! My only word of caution is that I think the black might show dirt more than other colors, but I just liked the black the best. The nice thing about Zappos is even though you cannot try the shoes on as you would in a store they have free, quick shipping and a lot of patience- I had to return other shoes before I found these!

Just what I wanted - These New Balance W801's are just what I wanted. Something easy to slip into to walk the dog, run errands and generally give my feet time off after being in "work shoes" all day. Wish they were a little "prettier" but they are very comfortable. They are a little hot - I am not sure if I will like them in the summer...we will see. Like other New Balance shoes, I ordered 1 full size larger than my regular street shoe and they are a perfect fit.

I hoped these would be comfortable enough to wear without socks but have been disappointed. There are rough seams on the upper of each shoe which rub either on a bunion and my smallest toe. The heel cup wasn't deep enough to hold my overpronation orthotic until I cut away the back part of the insole either.

These were not very comfy without socks. Plus they had kind of a wierd fit for me which surprised me considering the other good reviews. They were not as cute as I would have hoped either. I think I will stay with Sketchers for a nice slip on tennis shoe.

I have a wide foot. I ordered a wide but it's way too narrow. I only had one shoe on long enough to figure that out (5 seconds?). I think if it was wide enough I would have liked it.

I thought I would really enjoy these shoes. I had a really old pair of Ryka mules that I was looking to replace. After ordering and returning many many pair due to tightness, I settled on these because they weren't too tight; however, after wearing them for about 3 hours, my feet were really sore from slipping backwards in the shoe and rubbing along the outer top portion of my foot. I only hope I will get used to these sooner than later.

These don't seem as sturdy as my previous 2 pairs of W801s, and they run a bit on the narrow side.

I wear this size in regular NB shoes but this one is too tight even in a D width. I'm going to order the next size up and hope it fits better!

Let down by New Balance - These are adorable and just what I thought my teen daughter would love the convenience of slip-ons since she can't be bothered with unlacing her shoes. Major bummer that they are too small and 12 is the largest size available. Boo for NB, I expected better from this brand

New Balance shoes - These are comfy, however the appearance wasn't the greatest. I thought they looked cuter in the picture. Love them for slipping on and walking the dog.

Not quite as comfortable as NB 470 - After buying a pair of New Balance 470's, I found that my hip and knee pain from arthritis had lessened. The comfort coupled with the ease of putting them on meant that I was wearing them everywhere with every outfit, regardless of the "fashion statement" I was making. I had hopes that the W801's would be as comfortable as well as being more compatible with more outfits. Alas, it is not so. They are easy to put on, but they do not provide the same whole-foot support that the 470's do. I have to wear them sparingly to avoid the hip and knee pain.

Just not the same as the original - I have a pair of 801's from about a year ago that I adore. I was so excited to see the "same" shoe available in new and fresh colors! Bottom line though, this is not the same shoe at all. The new, synthetic upper is stiff and unforgiving and the style is not true to width at all. They are extremely narrow.

I am sad I got these in size 10 I don't know if I should have got these a half size bigger, but I didn't like how my feet felt in them. It hurt, and the material felt different. I fear I might get blisters the way they rub on side my feet and all. I am not saying go by what I feel. You may love them. Try them out if you would like to, because free shipping is awesome about Zappos. And I thank you Zappos for your amazing service and free shipping.

After buying 5 pr of NB 801s, this is my least favorite. The size was different from the others, they are so light weight that they seem cheap, and they just aren't as stylish as the others I've had. I loved the comfort and fit of the 801s but this pair was a huge disappointment

The left shoe seems narrower that the right. The area where the three seams meet goes right across my bunion and rubs quite a bit. I took out the innersoles and both shoes are somewhat more comfortable. After they stretch a little from wearing I hope they will be OK.

Too tight across the top of the foot. I don't have very high arches; not sure what kind of foot this is meant to fit. Ducks, maybe?

These run very narrow for what was supposed to be a wide width. Had to return.

Not Wide Enough - Although this sneaker was marked W it was not wide enough! I'm trying to stretch them.

What happened to an old favorite? No arch at all these are no better than rubber flip flops...going back.

This is a sloppy, ineffective shoe. Won't stay on even walking across the living room. I miss the version number 470 of this shoe. That was a great shoe, which I still wear in the garden after four years or more.

I have two pairs of these shoes that fit. The pair I am returning today doesn't come close. I buy a B width; the ones on their way back are at least Ds, so wide they fall off my feet. I'm a fan of 801s but not of the recent steep decline in New Balance quality control.

Not the Same - I thank the review from NY. I too, bought this shoe a year ago and was excited to see new colors, and then found them to be uncomfortable. Obviously not the same as the original.

I have worn the new balance 802 for years. The 801 is the new version and they are just as great as the 802. I did take the advice of previous reviewers and ordered a 6 1/2 instead of my normal size 6. With a medium sock they fit perfect! They look good with shorts or jeans.