Customer Reviews New Balance M1540v2

I have worn New Balance shoes for over 20 years and they normally wear very well. This current pair wore through the outer layer of the sole on the edge after only 18 miles. I wouldn't expect this type of wear for months not days. I hope this is just a bad batch of rubber and not a new trend. Trying to decide if I should order a new pair. Other than the soles, these shoes are great.

Quality is obvious, made in USA, purchased based on overwhelmingly positive reviews. For me, the shoe is too bulky, stable, and planted. It's great for walking and warming up, cross-training perhaps, but I run on my toes and like a light, fast-feeling shoe. Wish I had time to return to replace other NB pair that I love. Again, great shoe, style, quality-simply not a fit for me.

Loved the wide width but the shoe was very hard fitting around the outer foot. Could not break them in. Expected way more comfort for the price.

I have exceptionally wide toes and other NB shoes worked well. They were aced shoes. These were Velcro strapped shoes and were too tight

The workmanship is poor. Insoles are flimsy. Not worth the purchase price. The quality has been going south over the last few years.

1I have been purchasing the new balance motion control shoes for over 15 years. Each time a new model comes out I feel the quality and supportiveness of the shoe decreases. I just purchased 2 pair of the 1540 V2 and they do not feel as supportive as my old 1540's I have been wearing for the past year. I have recommended these shoes to many people over the years, but at this time I no longer feel they are worth the cost. I like the fact they are made in America. Why change a good product, go back to the 1121's or earlier models. I use these shoes for work as I am on my feet a lot as an RN.

Sent a "D" width and the shoe was way too large. Do not recall width being discussed because I do not think I would have agreed to a "D".

The fit was terrible... TWICE... I'll have to move to another vendor for the shoe I'm looking for

Purchased the 1540s a week-and-a-half ago and its an understatement to say I am thoroughly disappointed. To label this shoe a running shoe is false advertising. This shoe is only good for daily use as you run errands and walk around the house. How anyone could think that this shoe could be used for running, or even distance walking, is ludicrous. Yes, it is a quality built shoe with excellent motion control. It would be good for a less active person in need of stability and motion control....period. However, even for less active individuals I would be careful to recommend this shoe because the hard sole is also very slippery on wet surfaces and other non-traditional surfaces like metal plating found around some subway areas. The shoe has very limited cushioning that you don't notice until you attempt to run in it or walk long distances. It felt OK on the carpet of the store, but once it was put into action, it was horrible. Couple the poor cushioning with a very hard outer sole makes the whole shoe very inflexible....almost like wearing a wooden clog. These are just terrible shoes if you expect to use them for running or extended walking. I wasted money getting these and now I'm stuck. Don't make the same mistake. Strengths: Quality made shoe; good looks; excellent stability; made in the USA Weaknesses: Terribly hard and inflexible outer sole and overall shoe;; dangerously slippery outer sole; terrible cushioning; terribly uncomfortable for running or extended walking

Third Eyelet from ankle ripped again. The second pair of New Balance to do this to me. You will notice this eyelet is often reinforced some of their shoes. WHat sucks is how You have to ship them in to get a refund. Too much money to fall apart after 3 months of occasional use.

The shoes were bulky and big and weird looking. I will wear them but not very often.

Bought to replace my well worn 1122s (great shoe). Insoles already have multiple holes. Ended up replacing with my old 1122 insoles.

Might be a manufacturing defect. If I were you I would not sell these shoes to anyone. Left shoe does not fit right in the heal. The plastic heal cup on the right hand side is angle in to the shoe rather than flush to the side of the shoes. It does not matter how many socks I wear the plastic still digs into to the side of my left inside heal. I have been wearing New Balance shoes for over twenty five years and have never had a problem.

This shoe is longer then the 990's. I returned them.

I loved 1540v1. It fit perfectly and provided stability, even with orthotics inserted in place of the normal removable sole pad/cushion. Not true for the 1540v2. Too tight in laces area, and toebox. So had to send them back and hunt for the discontinued 1540v1 online. I wish NB would come out with a v3 that fits like the v1.