Customer Reviews New Balance 806 Tennis Shoes
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43%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
14%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
13%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
12%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
65%"Felt true to size"
67%"Felt true to width"
79%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Only shoes that work for my 2e feet, just wished they came in fun colors other than white!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I was desperately looking for a court shoe in a wide width. I ordered this shoe in a EE (my usual width) and was grossly disappointed. The EE is equivalent to what used to be a B width. This shoe is tapered at the toe, making is substantially narrow. Who makes a tapered toe in a shoe for someone with wide feet? Even with ordering a half size larger than usual, my foot did not fit comfortably in the shoe. My toes were crammed together like they would be if wearing a stiletto. They started to cramp from wearing the shoe. Plus, because I needed to order a larger size than usual to even get my foot in the shoe, I had a lot of extra length to the shoe. I would not recommend this shoe for anyone with wide feet. Why New Balance chose this style for their only available "wide" court shoe is beyond me. Poor choice. I'd appreciate a women's court shoe with a wide toe box in a "wide" and "extra wide" width with normal size heel.
KathyC.,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The extra wides were not extra wide, they didn't even seem wide. Since developing Morton's Neuroma in my feet about 6 years ago, I have to wear wide shoes. If I do, my feet don't hurt and haven't heard for years. After playing 30 minutes of pickleball (I usually play two hours 4 times per week), the neuromas in my feet were hurting. They have literally never hurt when I play pickleball. I'm sending these back. The extra-wides are not even as wide as the regular Brooks wides, so I"m going back to those. I wish I could wear court shoes on the court, but I'm stuck with running shoes, it seems. I'm just grateful to still be able to play.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Rachel, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Got a 7.5 wide and it fits perfectly. I've ordered the same style shoe for years and am very relieved that NB did not alter this model. Please don't change anything about it - it's my "go-to" tennis shoe!! The shoe has always worn well. It feels light on the courts and is good at supporting the feet.
Chris,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great shoes. My bad, I ordered too wide and they were just too big.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The shoes work for their intended purpose. The shoes are ok.
Gord,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These were purchased for my daughter who plays tennis. She noted that they are not as light as some of the shoes she has used in the past but a good shoe. I think they will wear well (they are well made) and like that they came in wide sizes as that is what my daughter needs in a shoe.
Karen, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
My feet are short and wide. For 67 years I have struggled with finding shoes that fit comfortably. Finally, New Balance has offered a shoe for pickle ball in my size 5.5 extra wide. They fit!
Anna,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Enjoy wearing New balance shoes, but this pair is rubbing against my small toes making shoes unbearable to wear.
Pickballgirl,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have bought New Balance for years using the same shoe for walking, tennis, and workouts. I love them and this pair is no exception.
Josephine,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Redesign of the toe box: narrower/more pointed toe, as well as shallower box over arch, when compared with same exact model and size that I will have to continue to wear. Bad news for me since I have relied on New Balance to provide a good fit for those with slightly wider feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Finally a narrow that's actually a narrow! The length does run short though... I'd say a full size. I usually wear a 9.5N, and I bet a 10 or even 10.5N would've fit me in this shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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New Balance helped stabilize my feet on the court. We’re true to fit and provided me cushioning.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Great tennis shoe. Comes in 2E. Great for my 6 feet. I do also use a NB insert. Have used the same insert for the last 3 pairs of 806s
KJ,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Shoes fit fine, but definitely need to be broken in . . . at least for me because I am very wide through the toes. First day wearing, toes went numb. Second day wearing, no numbness but slightly uncomfortable. I am sure they will be fine soon because this is the second pair I have purchased for pickleball and the only ones that felt good once broken in.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Most comfortable tennis shoes that I have found!! They accommodate my custom orthotics; have a wide toe box and firm sole which is a great fit for my arthritic toes. Keep them in stock!!
Diane, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these shoes! The fit is exactly right, my feet are nicely supported, and love the cushioning in the sole.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Very narrow toe box
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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What's with the short shoe laces? I couldn't even tie them properly using all the holes for support. Also, the medium felt like a narrow and my regular size 8 was tight in the toe area. I'm not sure if I'll try the 8 ½. For shoes over $100, it would bug me to have to purchase longer laces.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I could MAKE these work but for over $100 I shouldn't have to make a homely pair of sneaks work cuz my feet are wide
I'd also recommend:
keen
Lady, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have to order the 9.5 2AA when I normally wear a 9 2AA. This is at least my third pair of these tennis shoes. I hope New Balance keeps making them and Zappo's keeps selling them, because I don't know what I'd do without them!
Emily, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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After Achilles reattachment surgery I never thought I would play tennis again! These are perfect as the rocker motion of the sole helps me push off and the stiffness is typical for tennis shoes.
I'd also recommend:
hoka one one, naot, clarks, oofos
Eloise, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I wore the sneakers playing tennis and my feet hurt afterwards because they were so uncomfortable.
Jen,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Too short. Very heavy. Too bulky. Not comfortable at all.
Cathy,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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With this shoe being a New Balance, I assumed that there would be ample arch support. There is none. The inside of the shoe is flat. The medium width of this shoe should be marked "narrow".
Sharon, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.