Customer Reviews New Balance MR993
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Customer Fit Survey:
86%"Felt true to size"
94%"Felt true to width"
64%"Excellent arch support"
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New Balance 993 -
I am very pleased with this shoe for all the reasons stated above. This is the second pair I have bought.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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One of the best pairs of shoes that I have owned -
I love these shoes, they style is awesome very light weight & comfortable. I always get compliments on the look of the shoe. I will be buying the other color that is available as well.
Big P, Zappos Customer,
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**** Best shoe ever!!!! *****
I never thought there would be a better show than the 992's...I was wrong. These 993 are simply the best and most comfortable shoes! In addition, Zappos has the best price plus free shipping. I would highly recommend this shoe.
Dr. L, Zappos Customer,
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Excellent -
I'm a 53 year old runner, been running since the late 70s. Something about these shoes that have worked for me for many, many years... first as 990s, then 991s, then 992s. Just bought a pair of 993s... still work/fit/feel like magic. Not sure what it is. Tried to go to another brand of shoe a couple years ago, something more contemporary (Nikes) and had instant shin problems on the first run. Not sure what it is about these NBs, but they're consistently stable and a great fit. For perspective, I'm 5'10", 168 pounds, and wear a 10 1/2 2E.
John O, Zappos Customer,
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NB 993 -
I have worn the 992 for 5 years, I noticed little difference in the 993 which is good. I have a Narrow foot & wear a full size larger in the 993. They are not pretty, but real comfortable for me running 3-4 miles a day.
I'd also recommend:
Birkinstock
Don, Zappos Customer,
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Nice Shoe -
Listen, they're good shoes; I can only wear them because I have a size 16 foot that's really wide. Now, they fit perfectly and wear well, I also have those custom orthotics, which work really well with the shoe.
I'd also recommend:
There isn't one like it
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Ordered Larger -
Ordered this shoe in 10 1/2 for my husband, his regular shoe size. Needed to order an 11. That's the beauty of Zappos, return, ask for new. Tired of white ordered grey. Light, comfortable, airy and great for what he does, walking. Hard to get this guy in a shoe store. I am a wife of 45 yrs, say no more.
Judy S, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoe -
My son picked out this pair of shoes. He has indicated to me that they are holding up well and give good support. He has a sales job and stands on his feet for his entire shift. He gave them a 9 on a scale of 1-10. He normally wears a size 11 but after reading other reviews he elected to go up half a size, which was perfect.
Rebecca S, Zappos Customer,
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They are great -
I ordered size 16 2E and was happy with the fit. I have never really found a place that sells a shoe in a large enough size for my feet. Usually get stuck with size 14 Wide or size 15 Medium. Zappos is great. Shoes are comfy and great for my normal day to day use.
Tristan, Zappos Customer,
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Great Shoes -
Better than the 992, but not as good as the 991. Still a great fit, look, and overall shoe. I got both the black and grey and would not trade them for any other shoe!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoes -
Our son chose these shoes to take to college as his "dress" shoes. On occasions that true dress shoes were not necessary, yet white athletic shoes would not do. We would suggest treating them with a weather proof for suede, they will look nice longer.
I'd also recommend:
All New Balance
Jknab, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoe -
I've worn this model (990, 992, 993 ... basically same shoe) on and off for the past 15 years or so. Every once in a while, I'll try a Nike or another brand, but I always come back. This black one makes the shoe look even better! Very comfortable, great arch support, good for slight overpronators. Highly recommended!
George, Zappos Customer,
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Great Shoes!!!!
I looked all over the web for a pair of black shoes to wear while playing in my band, but I didn't want all black and needed the support. I have another pair of New Balance shoes and thought I'll look and see if they have a black I like. For a few days they didn't and then lo and behold, there they were. I ordered them right away and got them the next day and they are great. Love the look and feel of these shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Any New Balance shoe.
Wesco C, Zappos Customer,
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When I tried them on in my house, I actually thought to myself... Wow! Is this how it feels when people with normal width feet wear shoes? I never knew that heels could feel good before they were "broken in". What a wonderful change. Although I love sexy, stylish high heeled shoes... they don’t always love my wide foot. So, I have been dabbling in "Sofft" shoes. This is my second pair. They are very pretty. Not quite as sexy as a stiletto... but they are not dowdy comfort shoes. And they are very comfortable.
I'd also recommend:
Steward Weitzman
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Shuluv -
This shoe is outstanding! I own the grey, and will be getting the black very soon.
Jeffc, Zappos Customer,
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Amazing Shoe -
Love the fit and retro look of this shoe...I have a wide foot so this shoe was perfect. Very comfortable and multi-purpose. I found that it runs a 1/2 size small so but otherwise a great shoe. A little on the expensive side but worth the money
I'd also recommend:
Nike Monarchs, New Balance 621
Marco O, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoes that are very comfortable but after a year of wearing them everyday holes have started appearing in the mesh on the front top and sides.
Joel, Zappos Customer,
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I finally found a shoe that is narrow enough for my feet. The shoe looks good with a variety of clothes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Good running shoe for the price. I'm heavy and tend to go thru shoes quickly. This one has excellent cushion and stability while jogging.
I'd also recommend:
MBT
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes work great if you have had an issue with heel pain (specifically, plantar fascia).
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The color was exact. The size was perfect. The sneaker was delivered in a timely fashion. I Will definitely be ordering more shoes and sneakers from Zappos.
Mozelle J, Zappos Customer,
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This is the best, if not the only running shoe for my 14AAA pair of feet. BUT, I must question if NB has cut corners with this new model. I\'ve purchased at least a dozen pairs of this model\'s predecessors (992, 991) over the last ten years or so. While the 993 is lighter than the most recent 992, the sole on both shoes is wearing down much faster than previous pairs. Is anyone else seeing this? I have owned mine since May and only run 15-20 miles a week. This has always been a high quality shoe. I hope my experience with this 993 pair is an exception to the rule.
Randy M, Zappos Customer,
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Because I wear a large women's size, I frequently have to resort to wearing men's shoes and the old NB 992's were perfect, even the arch. After reading the reviews, I had high hopes that the new 993s would be equal to my 992s. I put the 993s on and they felt shorter than my 992s. Have no idea why because, otherwise they were comfortable although I also could not feel the the arch like I can in the 992s. I went to a local store to try on a half size larger and they were too big. In the meantime, the store found a pair of 992s, which I love, so I bought them and am sending the 993s back for now. Don't know why shoe makers have to redesign shoes that are already good. DUH! But I will probably be back to try them again. These shoes are so comfortable when I work, on my feet on a concrete floor!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Happy with 992 and 993 just as good -
I've been wearing New Balance running shoes for many years. My last pair were MR992s that I wore out. My only complaint with those was that my big toes broke through the fabric top after a few months. Even with that problem, I bought the 993's, filing my toenails very short and hoping for the best. I don't run as much as I used to and now power-walk about 3-4 miles a day. I think the damage was peculiar to the way I flex my feet. I would still recommend to New Balance that they change the design to extend the trim for toe protection like many other shoes. Great, comfortable, dependable and good looking shoe!!
I'd also recommend:
New Balance MR992
Richard, Zappos Customer,
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Cadillacs for my feet!
After owning several pairs of 991s, I started experimenting with shoes from Asics, Mizuno, and Brooks. I can confidently state, now that I've switched back, that nothing comes close to the comfort of the NB MR993. Disclosure: 5'9", 175, EE width, run solely on treadmills 1 hour, 3x per week.
I'd also recommend:
Mizuno Wave Runner
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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