Customer Reviews New Balance Kids 993 (Toddler/Youth)
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Customer Fit Survey:
90%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
54%"Excellent arch support"
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These are great shoes. My kids have had this model in several colors and sizes, and they're dependable, easy to put on and take off, and sturdy. The dual straps that are joined together at the side are much more secure than the Z strap style, but just as easy to use. They like the style and the fit, and consider the shoes to be fast. It does bother me quite a lot to have to pay so much more for the youth size than the toddler, though.
Melissa, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these shoes! My 6 year old has to wear a brace on his right leg, and these are great because they are wide enough to fit the brace in. They also hold up very well. These are the only tennis shoes I buy for him!
Custer, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes offer a lot of support and proper cushioning. They are flexible and light. You can tell these are quality shoes and I have had no problem with flaws usually in other (better) brands. These fit true to size and potentially run on the slightly narrower than marked side. A great buy and kids find them so comfortable!
I'd also recommend:
Any New Balance Kids, Morgan and Milo, Pediped
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I finally decided it was time to buy some practical grown-up shoes for my 4-year old son. These shoes are my best purchase this year. He plays very hard and these can handle it no problem. He can put them easily by himself and I can throw them in the washing machine. They look very supportive and comfortable and he hasn't once complained about them. The sizing is tricky. He is normally an 11 to 11.5 and I ordered both the 12 and 12.5. I ended up going with the 12.5 even though he had almost a thumb-lengths of room in the front and am so glad I did. They grow so fast and I want him to wear these as long as possible. The 12.5 doesn't seem too big either. So, they run about 1 size small. Love them!
I'd also recommend:
Willits, Keds, Geox
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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These are great shoes, the velcro is secure. I have purchased pairs for my 3 boys ages 3, 5, and 7 and they all find them very comfortable. The grey color hides dirt well, too.
Laurie P, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is the second pair of grey NB that my 5 year-old son has requested. He loves them because they make him run "super fast." I love them because they're easy for him to get on and off, they last a long time, they appear to be very comfortable and offer lots of support, and they coordinate with almost anything: from very casual "all boy" outfits to nicer shorts, etc.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Nice sneaker for children with wide feet, however the tongue of the sneaker is hard to pull up and keep start even for me never mind my 4 year old...other than that nice sneaker.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shoes are easy to get on and off. My kids don't even bother with the Velcro -- they just slip them on. We replace these every four months or so, even though our kids haven't grown out of them. They just wear holes in the fabric and pieces of the soles fall off. So, durability is the only thing I'd mark down.
Ann M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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My 5 year old son loves these in blue, wide. double velcro strap is easy to close. Suede is soft but after hard wear such as dragging his toes to slow down on Razor scooter the top is coming unstitched. New Balance wide shoes are best/most comfortable for his feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Love the looks and the lace-up in this style are great but the Velcro do not get tight enough! The size runs large, which is fine if you are aware of this!
Silber, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I got the wide shoe for my wide-footed boy. It seems like the fabric has stretched out over time and they are not very supportive. He likes them, but wants to always wear 2 pairs of socks to make them feel right.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Generally have had pretty good experience with New Balance for our overly active 3 year old boy. However, the toe on these started to come apart within two weeks. A bit disappointed. Otherwise have had great experience with NB.
I'd also recommend:
Stride Rite, Saucony
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These are good, solid shoes. They definitely provide the easy (and quick) velcro in a way that seems "big boy"-esque. However, since they get beat up so quickly (due to normal wear and tear of a 7 year old - not to poor construction), I'm not sure they're worth the expense.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I am so sad to give these shoes a bad review. My boys have been wearing the grey 993 since they started walking and the shoes have always held up well. I purchased this 993 in navy and black for my four and six year olds at start of school year. They fit great, kids loved them but the suede toe has completely ripped off on both of my sons' shoes. I would blame the child if I could but it is clearly the shoe. Also, stitching ripped on velcro strap as well. Both pairs of sneakers are unwearable to school after only four weeks! I will try another pair without suede toe because the support is the best.
I'd also recommend:
tsukihoshi
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My seven year old has had this particular style three times. They are probably the best made, highest quality New Balance shoes. They do not show wear after several months of daily wear, even the soles look like new. Plus, they offer a lot of support for his feet, while also offering extremely flexible shoes. I believe these are very healthy for his growing feet and, inevitably, he chooses these most often out of his collection of shoes. These are a win-win and always a good buy. You get what you pay for and these are worth more than 10 pairs of crummy, lesser quality shoes. New Balance has revamped this style with the 990 and we will continue to buy that style.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance Kids, Stride Rite
MamaU, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These are great, cute, and comfortable. But they cannot keep up with a four year old boy. They looked pretty ragged pretty quickly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Can't believe it. Quality is very bad. Not expected from Newbalance. They wore out and torn on both my boys! Just got them a couple of months ago!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.