Customer Reviews New Balance 806 Tennis Shoes
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43%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
65%"Felt true to size"
67%"Felt true to width"
79%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The shoe was true to size, but the toe box was too tight on the right shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have a bunion and ball of foot pain. I was limping after playing tennis in these shoes. Zero arch support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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This shoe was of inferior quality than it used to be since I have used this shoe for years.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I should have followed the reviews. These shoes run narrow in the toe box. Yet the heal slipped. I do wear orthotics but this doesn't happen with all shoes. Back to looking for another shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I've worn these - womens 8.5 WW - for 10 years or more. In recent years I find the sole of the shoes peeling off. Bought a pair for my brother - which he just wears for walking the dogs - and his are peeling apart too.
Just ordered a new pair and they are noticeably narrower. Tried to wear them once and hobbled back to my car after one tennis game to put my old peeling apart shoes on.
I don't know what's going on with these, but the quality that was there 10 years ago just isn't there anymore. With a double E width my choices are limited. I was happy to just buy these the rest of my life. I think I need to shop around. I hate that. When it comes to my aching (Morton's Neuroma and other things), wide, "flipper-feet" I just want the tried and true. I hope they raise their quality back to where they were
Lynn,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Shoes fit tight across top of foot and in toe. Ordered 8-Wide but still too narrow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Not sure why NB designs the toe box to be quite pointy. We need room for our toes. Disappointed.
NB F,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have always worn an 8.5 in New Balance but these were short on my left foot and also the sole was thicker on the left shoe. very uncomfortable to wear playing tennis. I get New Balance because they are the only ones I have found that have narrows but there sizing is changing. I am ordering two pair to determine of the shoes were faulty. I hope Zappos relates my concern to New Balance.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I was disappointed in this New Balance shoe. It is narrow in the toes. I read the reviews before I ordered so I ordered a size wider (EE-Extra Wide). It still felt narrow.
SuzieQ, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I've had these before. I didn't recall them being so stiff in the toe. My pinky toes have been rubbed to the point of discomfort. The opportunity and thickness of the sole are great, but it is back to the drawing board. I'll have to find new shoes. This was a waste of $115. I can't recommend these shoes. Ugh.
Tiff, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I almost feel like they tricked me into ordering a narrow shoe! This says 2E, but it feels much more narrow. I think the problem is that it has a wide(r) toe box, but the sides are actually narrowed. I loved the outside design so I'm so sad it felt like my feet were suffocating.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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NB are so good about size....I have been advised by doctors to wear.....but this pair is toooooo narrow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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New Balance has always been my go to shoe for my husband and myself. This shoe is very disappointing though. There is no arch support what so ever, unless it is misplaced under the ball of my foot. Weird. Plus the box was totally smashed. Returning.
Karen, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Surprised how tight they were for a Wide Shoe
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Too tight!!! I purchased two different styles. One pair I worn & I'm stuck with them cause they hurt my feet for continuous court playing. This pair is going back
Georgia G,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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While I ordered them in my usual size and wide width, this pair are not wide enough in the toe box. My two smallest toes go numb and my foot aches from it being tight. I usually wear brooks brand in wide and love them.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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This is a beautiful tennis shoe, but the fit is too tight. I would order 1/2 larger, but it is not available. I should have believed the reviews that said that the New Balance shoes are now narrower because they are made in China. Too bad; New Balance lost another sale.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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This shoe is described as having "full grain leather upper," yet there is only a small strip on either side of the shoe that is actually leather. Wide and double wide sizes were not wide enough to fit me (Note: if they were actually leather they would stretch slightly and I would probably have kept them). Disappointing on both counts.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These shoes are beautiful! I was so looking forward to finding a great tennis COURT shoe in Double E for my awful bunions. New Balance worked for me years ago when I played tennis. I need a court shoe again. BUT their EE wide is much more narrow now and it pinched my feet at the width immediately. Unfortunately, I have to return them.
Jan, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Toe box too narrow, and not nearly as flexible as described. Couldn't even put them on.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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They are like walking on cement. No cushion at all. I presently have 2 insoles in each of them to try to make the walk comfortable. It didn't work. No arch support either. After spending this much, the next move is to just throw them away. I can't wear them. They hurt my feet after wearing them for only 15 minutes. I would absolutely not recommend these to anyone. Total waste of money.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I ordered these shoes in an extra wide size and I would say they are barely a medium width. Extremely disappointed. Additionally they are very stiff. If you need a wide width shoe, stay away from these.
Angela R, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Are not custom orthotics friendly
Eva, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing these tennis shoes for many years. This is my go to walking and exercise shoe that really performs well. I would highly recommend this shoe for anyone who wants a classic tennis shoe with a great fit and looks fabulous with lots of clothing options.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance is my favorite
Helena, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great support
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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