Customer Reviews New Balance 806 Tennis Shoes

This shoe is by far the best I’ve ever purchased for paddle tennis. I need a narrow width and New Balance is one of the few that makes them. The soles hold up well on the rough court surface. I always have one extra pair in reserve.

Perfect pair. Tried about 8 to 10 others. These by far are the best. Stability comfort and they are light. Love them. And they look good too

Shoes fit just right!

I have not been wearing these shoes for too long so I am still evaluating them. They were recommended by a podiatrist so this is why I bought them and also because they are made out of leather. I feel like the mesh shoes don't provide support. As far as the sizing, I usually wear a size 8. Podiatrists recommend buy a size bigger, especially for exercise shoes, to have room at the toes. We should have 7 to 8 mm between the shoe and the toes. I ordered a size 8 1/2 and it felt too small, so I returned them for a size 9, which is a full size bigger than my regular size but they fit better. Per the podiatrist, shoes should be able to bend at the toes but not in the middle at the arch. These shoes have a good arch base, which is good for people with feet problem, including bunions. Of course, these shoes look more bulky than other shoes, but to me, good support is more important than the look, especially when it comes to fitness shoes.

This shoe is great for anyone with a wide, high arch foot!! Very comfortable and started wearing them for hours with no problem. Would love to see more colors in this wide size.

I wear an 8 Narrow shoe and always buy tennis shoes a half size larger. When the WCT1000 changed its fit I was beside myself. I bought this tennis shoe in an 8 1/2 Narrow and was thrilled with the fit. When tried to buy the shoe again, I wanted to stock pile it. It was out of stock in my size. Eventually Zappos had one in my size and I ordered it. Thinking of buying a 3rd pair, just in case.

I have a narrow foot and these have lots of adjustment to allow for my narrow feet. But these are without a doubt the shortest size 10 that I have ever had on. I normally wear a 9 1/2 or 10.

It's so hard to find narrow sneakers. These are GREAT!

too stiff for comfort

I ordered 11 N and usually wear about a 10-10 1/2. I've never worn anything larger than an 11, and then I have to add an insole to help with width. The 10 1/2 I ordered was just too short enough to be uncomfortable so I order an 11. It may be a smidgen longer, but not sure it's that. I'm desperate for sneakers and because I like them so well and the width fit, I'm keeping them.

Very difficult to find a shoe that fits me. Generally I wear 10 1/2 S. These 10/12 N fit nicely with thick enough socks, but unfortunately they are too short.

I rarely find shoes, especially a 10 1/2 N, and was excited to find these. The right shoe fit as since it is a fraction longer than the left, I was super excited to have a pair. However, it was just enough to short to be uncomfortable. Regrettably, sent back.

My right foot is just a fraction longer than my left. When the right shoe fit, I was very excited as I have a very hard to fit foot. But the left shoe was too short. Grrrr.

Great shoes, but not for clay tennis courts!

Love these New Balance Wc806 tennis sneakers.They seem to wear really well.

I'm happy with these shoes, I have bunions and have trouble finding shoes that are comfortable with my orthotics and these shoes work well. I did have trouble with the heels slipping, but it's fine, and may be more due to the orthotics than the shoes themselves.

They may look a little more clunky than I like but I have been wearing this model for years and it is perfect for support and my wide feet. Used as my go to tennis shoe.

Ordered 10N originally but had to reorder 10m in order to accommodate new orthotics. Zappos was extremely accommodating with an exchange in one day. UPS picked up the old pair and took the return package at the same time. No shipping is an extra plus.

Thank you NB for offering wide shoes! I tried 23 pairs of tennis shoes and these are the ones that fit perfectly! I am putting an arch support in them as that isn't enough for me.