Customer Reviews New Balance MW847v2

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Rating Summmary:

19 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

58%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

11%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

16%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

16%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

0%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

56%"Felt true to size"

76%"Felt true to width"

53%"Moderate arch support"

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Shoes are always a problem for me and I have settled on New Balance as my everyday shoe. But even with New Balance the sizing can be inconsistent even within the same last. I wanted a shoe with rollbar technology and the 847 seemed the best choice. And, it was! These shoes are very light (important for me) and extremely stable. The rollbar technology (helps keep ankle from turning in or out) and Walking Strike Path (for better gait) seem to work. As to size, they run about a half size smaller than most other New Balance shoes. Having said that I used the Find my Size feature on Amazon which recommended 11/2E. The person I spoke with at New Balance recommended 11/4E and that is what I ordered from Zappos. I should have believed Amazon as the 4E was much too wide. Zappos painlessly exchanged them for a 2E which fits perfectly. So, use Amazon for sizing but buy from Zappos (I know Amazon owns Zappos and sells for less but the service from Zappos is worth the extra $5-10.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Unfortunately, the new model of this shoe (MW847v2) is much narrower than for the past number of years (MW847). I'm now stuck with a shoe too narrow for my toes and have to reorder something wider. There should be some sort of warning when a shoe changes this much.
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I read other reviews saying this shoe was narrow, but ignored them given that I've never had trouble with a NB shoe before in a size 13--always with a generous toe box. NOT this one. It squeezed and irritated my toes. I always get sized D, but I ended up ordering this shoe in an EE wide a couple of days later. That shoe seems to fit okay, though also lacks good arch support. I love the color and so I'm keeping the EE, but it was a real disappointment to have NB miss on sizing.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I had to order three different pairs to get the right fit. These shoes run much smaller and narrower for supposedly wide shoes. I normally wear a 10½ or 11W and had to order a 12 4E to get the right fit.
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In the past ten-plus years, I have not worn one shoe that I did not purchase from Zappo's....and this shoe is precisely a reason why! Moreover, New Balance shoes have additionally been my favorite purchase nearly every time! My feet have always been wide, and it was a cause for great physical and emotional pain when I was much younger. But I have been overcompensated many times over by my New Balance purchases, this MW847v2 being the most recent! This shoe is extremely comfortable, with the length and width being satisfyingly perfect in every way: no heel slip-ups while walking, the grip on the foot is cozy, honestly giving a feeling of walking on a spongy cloud; the longevity of the New Balance shoes has been 2 years+ on the average, and with the purchase of two recently, I am now sporting four different shoe styles at once! I am thoroughly delighted with this and every New Balance purchase, and I plan to keep on going as long as Zappo's will send them to me!! (JLT)
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I wear size 9.5. I ordered size 10 after reading the reviews suggesting to order half a size larger than normal. But it is still small. Will need to get another pair w/ size 10.5.
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1 found this review helpful.
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I must start by saying I only wear non-leather shoes and have been buying this particular model for many years. I love them. They are comfortable, stable, well cushioned, and overall a great fit. I buy the 4E width due to a bunion or two and greatly appreciate the extra width offered by New Balance. It's a great shoe for people who have trouble finding a very high quality and super comfortable non-leather shoe.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered the 9 and 9.5 as I usually wear a 9. The reviews were right. these do run small, so kept the 9.5. they're very comfortable.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered this shoe in size 10 and 1/2
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love these shoes! They are a perfect fit, and are so comfortable, they make me want to do my 3.6 mile walks. After wearing them during my walk, they feel so nice on the feet. They are definitely worth every penny paid for them.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My husband has wide feet and has trouble finding shoes that fit well. New Balance always has a shoe that fits and is comfortable. He likes this style because the mesh keeps his feet cooler. This is the second pair of this style we have bought. The last pair lasted over 2 years of daily wear. Very worthwhile purchase.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I believe this will be my fourth pair of the 847V2 and their predecessor, the 847. I use them primarily for walking about 5 miles a day 5 or 6 days a week. They are light, fit perfectly, and are quite durable lasting between 700 and 800 miles before they need to be replaced. They also double as "business casual" attire from time to time.
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0 found this review helpful.
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I have custom made orthodontics that I put in these shoes so I cant really comment on the arch. I like that they are light weight comfortable shoes. I own a pr for everyday and one for casual wear.
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0 found this review helpful.
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I have been wearing New Balance for years. It is one of the few companies that offers a narrow width. They are very durable and long lasting. I recommend them highly.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing this series of NB going back to the 842. Quality shoe. Purchased primarily for long walks in the evening. But I end up wearing them quite a bit. Shopping/chores/etc. Good all around shoe. Very good support. Holds up well. Will keep buying them if NB keeps making them at this quality point. Worth the extra money over the less expensive models. Thanks Zappos!
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered 2 sizes/width that did not fit.Zappos service and return policy allowed me to get the right fitting shoe within in a weeks time. Good job Zappos!
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Very comfortable walking shoes. Don't really like the plastic on the toe box (looks dorky) and they run about a half size too small. Used to walk in NB 990, but the heel was too high. Heels on these are just right. Not much arch support so replaced sock liner with orthotic inserts.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing this shoe since the 841 and have liked them all very much except the 842 and now the 847v2. The new shoe is uncomfortable for me because they make both the tongue and the top of the back the shoe with a thick balloon type top. Also the back of the shoe is uncomfortable on my achilles because the surface is not smooth but instead has ridges.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Too wide. Previous reviews recommended buying wider than usual. I did not find they ran narrow. When laced up, top front of shoes wrinkle. Shoes are comfortable nonetheless, just don't look very attractive. Would buy them again, but be more picky and return them if they did not fit properly.
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