Customer Reviews New Balance MR993

These shoes are ugly as hell, but extremely comfortable. I like the idea of purchasing a shoe made in the USA, but I don't need USA plastered all over the heel and the tongue.

Nice looking & good support. I use them for work. I work 12 hour shifts and at the end of my shift my feet feel pretty good.

Definitely a good buy! The heel of this shoe is a lot bigger than it looks on the website giving it an "odd" look when wearing jeans. Really comfortable as well.

Stylish and very comfortable for everyday wear. My husband really enjoyed the purchase. Only problem was getting the correct size. Didn't seem to run the same as his other New Balance sneakers, but we will be return customers for New Balance sneakers.

They are great shoes. I have had four pair in a row, but these are the complete wrong size. I have always had a 13 B, and they were killing my feet from being too short. Unfortunately, I threw out the box, and can't return them.

Nice shoe, but does not have the midfoot cushioning or support as the 992. This was disappointing to discover since the 992 is no longer available. Plus, the laces are shorter than on my 992s.

New Balance MR993 is the most reliable, basic, smooth operating run/walk stability shoe there is. They are easy to walk or run in without creating problems. The look is very traditional but I like to wear these with. They just look very solid and always feel comfy. Size up a half size for healthy toe room, IMHO. My only complaint is the guady huge made in USA stitching they put in two places on the shoe! Who wants that as decoration on their feet? It is especially in poor taste considering all the parts are made in other countries and the final shoe is assembled in the USA. What's so great about that! Most people don't want this on their shoe. Are you listening New Balance? Otherwise its a great shoe!

The 993 New Balance series was attractive to me for both the looks and because they were made in USA. If you can afford them I would suggest at least giving them a try... I own three pairs. They are comfortable, very durable, and give me the stride I was looking for. I run several miles a day and would definitely recommend them.

Good shoe. Very stable - your foot doesn't roll in or out. I bought as a replacement for the 2001 which was discontinued. I like the NB 2001 better but this shoe is the next best thing.

Running around and playing soldier out in Iraq is a hard thing to do as it is, but when you got shoes like these, it makes the year go by a lot faster. First time trying the NB and started with the 900 series. Good selection for style, and seem to be built pretty well (I run about 50-60 miles a week and I am 6'2, weight at 190). Like what the Fit Survey says, the shoes do seem to feel half a size smaller then suggested so just prepare for that.

I burn through shoes like butter, on my feet all day long. Never tried NB before. They are holding up well. I'm an all year bike rider, don't own a car, the reflectivity on these suckers really lasts. I didn't really buy these shoes for that purpose so it was a plus, especially on winter nights on Chicago streets. They are very breathable so your dogs will get cold at night. Your feet sweat a lot so I guess that's a good thing.

I love this shoe! I was worried when I saw the 992 style were gone, but luckily I found this new replacement for my favorite shoes.

These shoes have enabled me to continue moderate jogging despite arthritis in both feet the last 10 years that necessitated going to a slightly wider and very well-cushioned shoe. The downside is how fast the heels wear out.

I started using this after using a Nike and being fairly happy with the brand. I bought the New Balance since this had positive reviews with excellent arch support and good width. I agree with both of those reviews. But the comfort of a Nike is not matched by this shoe. With what I paid for this, I expect a very comfortable shoe. Compared to the Nike, running with this shoe is like running on wood. I might return these shoes and get a pair of Nikes.

My original intent was to use these for running, but this shoe has two serious issues that have made me regret getting them for their original purpose. The first problem is the weight, feels like I have bricks on my feet. Just one of my shoes is two pounds, which is just terrible. Second, I have never had my feet sweat so much and feel so hot as they do in these. I won't lie, they're pretty comfortable and appear indestructible which is why I kept them. Not bad to wear as a cross trainer, or just for walking. For running though, find something else.

The size advertised is not the size of shoe we received. I have purchased other shoes from New Balance through your company and they fit perfectly for the 2A size. So I know they do exist.

I really liked the shoes style and craftsmanship. Unfortunately I wear a more neutral support/stability shoe and they just didn't fit my foot very well. I will return these and try out something else at Zappos.

Not worth the money - convertible but heel folds when you put them on! Think gray laces would be preferred.

The pros - the MR993 is a very nice looking shoe and the fact that it is made in the USA is a big plus! The cons - I did not find the shoe comfortable at all. For some reason NB designs these shoes with indentations from the sole that can be felt and is uncomfortable to the foot. A different insert or orthotics might prevent this or better yet NB should put another layer of cushion to cover it up. I have bought a lot of shoes from Zappos and tried a lot of shoes. I just wanted the buyer to be aware of this. From other reviews it isn't a big deal to some or they haven't noticed this in the shoe. I feel it at the ball of the foot and when checking it with my fingers, I feel the grooves with the inserts removed. For those of you who have these shoes, check it out for yourself. If someone doesn't feel it or have this issue, then maybe I got a bad pair. Anyway, I am returning these shoes because for this price they should be flawless!

My son, who has wide feet, tried these as an old New Balance fan. He says they\'re quite firm, with not much support feeling - especially in the arch. He likes the Brooks Adrenaline much better, for cushion and arch support, and general comfort in running.

Don't get me wrong, I love New Balance but I needed to write this review for the others. I recently bought these shoes and had to return them. I have been a big fan of 993 for nearly 15 years, unfortunately, quality have dropped tremendously since 2002 (when I bought my last pair). The D width is no longer D, it is much wider. It seems there is a lack of finish and the whole shoe seems generic with no attention to detail, especially in stitching area. The quality of materials have dropped as well, it does not seem as beefy and firm as the old once. Its not what it used to be when Made in USA actually meant something. I wish New Balance could address the quality and bring back the tradition.