Customer Reviews New Balance WCT653

Comfy, supportive shoe - I have wide feet, and this shoe LOOKS wide because the wide swings out so far, but it feels great. Breathes reasonably well, supports my arch (no ankle support, but you could probably tell that from the picture).

WCT 653 A Winner!! Once again, New Balance has come to my rescue! Recently returned to retail sales after 20 years in an office. The shoes have helped to make the transition much easier. I wore them for 8 hours the very first day. No break in time; great support and comfort. I thought that they looked a little heavy and stiff, but they were just the ticket. Definitely a reorder item!

Comfort and stability - This shoe is even more comfy than its predecessor. It has good support and doesn't mash down on my instep as some tennis shoes do. It also has excellent stability. Very nice with the pink ribbon supporting breast cancer research and survivors.

This is the 5th pair of these tennis shoes I have purchased for my daughter who plays 3 to 5 days/week. They do wear out a bit more quickly than others, but are very comfortable. We will continue to purchase them as needed.

Great tennis shoe - I had worn this NB tennis shoe for the last year, but the tongue tends to move around when I play so I searched for something new. After trying several different other brands, to my discomfort, I came back to these. I put them on and played 2 hours of rigorous tennis, with NO sore spots or blisters. Complete comfort the moment you put them on!

Pretty Good Shoe - I usually buy New Balance and found these to be fairly comfortable. Not as flexible as I expected, the sole was not as cushioned. Overall, they fit well and were true to width.

Great shoe - The shoe fit true to size and has plenty of toe space to not impede on aching feet while doing aerobics. Can't say enough about Zappos! What a fabulous company with the free shipping sending and returning! And quick delivery time too. I'm now a devoted customer for sure.

Good, narrow fit - Good, narrow fit with nice lines. Right on the button for length, so if you "fudge" length order the larger of the sizes. (My right foot is slightly larger than the left so I ordered the right foot size).

Not what I thought - They don't fit quite right. Seem wide in the toes and little arch support. Causes my feet to ache by the end of 2 hours of tennis. Wish they fit better.

Back in to Tennis - I purchased these shoes with some trepidation, as I usually like to try on my athletic shoes first. I took a chance on these and find them very comfortable and supportive. I am just getting back into playing tennis and these shoes are helping me do that!

Size Issue - The shoe looks great and is well made. I play court sports 3x's a week. The only complaint is the shoe tends to run narrow. I have worn the same size for over 25 years and this shoe is the only one that I have ever had a problem with being tight. I would recommend this shoe, however order it 1/2 size larger than normal.

I have narrow feet and a high arch and have so much trouble finding court shoes that fit. I usually have the best luck with New Balance and these are no exception. I play tennis 2-4 times week usually on soft courts and find that these have adequate support. Only complaint: they are still wide in the toe box and heel and feel larger than a normal 8 1/2 and are a little heavier/less flexible than I hoped for. Otherwise, I would recommend them.

Comfortable but not perfect - For some reason my left foot goes numb after playing a couple sets of tennis. Maybe they need breaking in better. I like New Balance because they come in narrow sizes, which I need.

Good, solid tennis shoe - The shoe has a great arch support, and the sole has a good grip.

Not as good as 652 - As an avid fan of New Balance, I was disappointed by the fact that the last model of this shoe (WCT652) has more stabilization in the heel area and a larger tongue, both features I appreciate to keep my feet stable in the shoe. It did not seem to have adequate arch support. Why “reinvent the wheel”? The older model was better.

The toe box seems wider than anticipated. I do need the width but my foot seems to be cramping which may be due to the size being too big. I'm used to the New Balance 652 and will go back to the old style.

Not recommended - I would not recommend any NB tennis shoe to tennis players. I wore these for six months and developed plantar fasciitis. I probably should have changed them after three months since I played a lot, but there is so little heel support that I could not wear them without gel inserts after two times of wearing them. My podiatrist does not recommend NB either as he said they weren't offering me very much arch support - I have flat feet. From what I've read on Zappos, Prince offers the best arch support. My opinion is that NB makes great running shoes, but they are out of the loop when it comes to making a quality tennis shoe.