Customer Reviews New Balance MC803

This is a great shoe. Comfortable, good support, and light. I'm a casual tennis player, and these make me feel like a pro.

The is a great tennis shoe for an active player. It has great lateral support and a great fit as well. I am 225lbs. and these shoes hold up to my punishment. I bought a few pairs due to they a being discontinued. Best thing about these shoes, they are not in some funky color or design.

These are the first actual tennis shoes I have bought to play tennis in for several years. They are very well designed and provide a stable platform for all court movement, particularly side to side changes of motion. I have been very pleased with these shoes.

Since I've retired and we're "homesteading" - building a house and turning woods and farm fields into a yard, I've been hard on shoes. I'm on my feet most of the day in all kinds of situations. Need good shoes that fit well, have padding, and are wide enough. Love these shoes. I've worn out one pair and have bought another. Expect to continue with this shoe as long as they make it. Others I've tried- same last, size, specs are not as comfortable - not as much toe room or awkward shaped bottom.

Another excellent experience with Zappos.com. This model shoe is sometimes hard to find, so Zappos is my go-to retailer. Been wearing this shoe for a few years. Great for my wide, flat feet. I order a size up from my dress shoes and they fit perfectly. Order arrived very fast, as always.

Watch your backside! New Balance has been a good provider for years. Very sad to see them slip in attention to product quality. 803's have a design deficiency. Thin rear outside sole that after a few hard matches will land you on your rear as slick plastic comes in contact with the court. I also tried the 654's and found the metal you lace through had been removed (vs. 653) so the laces pull through the "leather" in the hole below the top (Runner's knot) holes. Happened twice. Guess we need to pay attention to the design more when purchasing or look for alternatives. Again too bad, they had produced nice-looking, comfortable, capable (for reasonably skilled players who play hard) shoes.

Great tennis shoe - The tennis shoe is very comfortable, but has not helped my tennis game. I guess I cannot blame the shoe!!!!!

Tennis NB shoe review - Everything seems fine so far. I've worn them 3 times for pickle ball and they feel great.

Great shoe but... I have narrow feet and this shoe for tennis is great. I have now gone through two pairs of these shoes and I am very happy with their performance. There is one caution which needs to be made; I found out the hard way I had worn through the sole. While playing I did a quick change of direction and found myself on my butt. It felt like I had found a stick on the court and rolled on it. There was no stick. What happened was that I had worn through the sole to the midsole. The midsole is slippery. When the sole is thin its time to replace the shoe.

Tennis shoe - I have a narrow foot but usually NB mediums fit fine. I was a little hesitant that it may be too narrow but it fit fine. I've been pretty pleased with NB and have several pairs but needed one specifically for Tennis for better lateral stability.

Old Reliable - Great shoe, exactly as expected. Comfort, support, and understated looks.

Really Nice - A very attractive shoe. My husband has very slim feet and felt very comfortable. For a normal width person it may be a bit snug. The laces were way too long unless you lace them through the very top holes. This makes the shoe a bit difficult to step into, but that's the only negative.

NB MC 803 Tennis Shoe - This is one of the best pair of tennis shoes I have worn. I can only play on soft courts and needed a shoe that would perform well on that surface. Also, I have a bad left knee and support and cushioning are essential. The shoe required no break in and, like most NB shoes, the toe box is wide and roomy. Zappos routinely carries the 4E which are nearly impossible to find in stores or most on-line sources. Overnight shipping and a no-questions asked warranty make Zappos one of my favorite places to purchase shoes. Their prices are fair and competitive considering their extensive inventory. I'm sold on NB and have recently ordered another pair (walking shoe) from Zappos.

Beast - Great support. I'm a 240 lb pronating jogger, these shoes provide all the support I need. Kinda heavy, that just helps give you a better workout :)

Exceeded my expectations - I am a 200lb+ player...wanted a stable,wide,yet light weight tennis shoe. The MC803 is exactly what I wanted...hope they never discontinue this one.

Great Knockaround Shoe - I was looking for a good looking comfortable `all purpose shoe & boy, does this fit the bill. It is nice & light & feels very responsive. It is not "cushy" at all, but, it does feel like you could wear it for days on end and think that you barely had shoes on at all. Good job NB!

Comfortable Everyday & Tennis Sneakers - I like these sneakers because they are very comfortable for walking around in and have good stability for tennis.

Great Shoe - This is a great court shoe. I am using it primarily for playing paddle tennis but it can obviously be used for other racquet sports. It fits well (I need wide shoes), is durable, and looks great. Buy it if you must!

The perfect fit - I have lots of trouble with my feet and have been unable to play tennis, which I love to do, for a couple of years. These shoes with my new orthodics make it possible again for me to play.