Customer Reviews New Balance MW813
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Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
84%"Felt true to width"
78%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The 928 use to be a great shoe until they started making the tongue way to short which makes the shoe a bother and not comfortable. I had to purchase the 813 because it has a tongue that is comfortable. It isn't the quality of the 928 as far as sole but at least it is wearable. I have complained for years about the short tongue on the 928 so finally had to try another. Next time will purchase a competitor.
Joe,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Husband didn't care for them easy fast return, will order from them again.
Sher,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Well made
Norma, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The back is not that high, I have an 1&1/4 inch wedge that I need to use due to hip replacement surgery that did not go well on my lft foot.
Jerry, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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They look real nice but this shoe is is evidence of the cardinal rule of shoe design which I guess all members of the secrete shoe-designers guild must swear to keep (among others): The nicer a shoe looks on the outside, the less comfortable it must be. The souls are hard and flat. This is supposed to be a walking shoe but I wouldn't want to walk more than mile in them unless perhaps as a Lenten penance. At least they weren't tight on the outside so it would be just fine to wear at work, when sitting.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought these shoes before and they fit perfectly with my braces when I got them this time, my braces won't fit. However, they are very comfortable without my braces.
Ralph,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
First time ordering New Balance and these were style MW813 , a walking shoe. The shoes received (1 black and 1 brown) were as described on the web . One pair squeaks a bit as I walk., and both pair are reasonably comfortable. They are not as soft and pliable as tennis shoes; in fact the soles kinda flop on the floor. They do help keep my feet warmer in cold weather and are better than mesh tennis shoes. The leather is reasonably pliable and seems to keep rain and and wet grass out much better that mesh tennis shoes. They aren't my favorite, but they do help keep my feet warmer and dry in cold rainy weather.
William,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Ordered and received two leather walking shoes. Size was fine and the shoes are reasonable quality. However one pair squeaks as I walk. It's not really a squeak but a rub of some sort. They are reasonably comfortable, unlike mesh sneakers, they help keep my feet warm on cold days and dry in the rain. These shoes were NOT made in America as I thought they would be.
William,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
These shoes were WIDE!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I needed a large toe box but surprisingly the shoe ran small where my toes were hitting the front. The styling of the shoe is a little clunky and not very attractive. It was returned.
Bob, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have worn New Balance for many years. I am 81 years old, I think your cutting corners in manufacturing. Not as good as they were in thepast
Bob,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have bought New Balance shoes for over two decades. One primary reason was they were always USA made. No longer. Very disappointed that this latest pair was made in Indonesia! This will probably be my last pair of NB shoes...
Kmot,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
813 fits and feels fantastic. It is lighter in weight and appearance is comparable to previous styles. If this shoe holds up under working conditions it should be okay??
Jill,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The 813 quality is not as good as the old 812s. The tongue is poor quality and not as substantial as the 812. Not sure I would recommend the 813.
Derdagon,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I had originally purchased model MW928BK1 (maximum arch support) at a New Balance store. I have extreme pronation issues, so I need that model, but I noticed this model when looking through the support shoes on the New Balance site. When I asked about it when I purchased the MW928BK1, the manager said they didn't carry it, but looked it up on the Zappos site, which I suddenly realized I could have done myself in the first place. Anyway, despite the fact that it has noticeably less support, it is much lighter in weight, has a perfect fit, and is easy to walk in. I guess I'll use it for shorter distances, but I am definitely happy with this purchase.
I'd also recommend:
Rockport
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I really like new balance... I just ordered the wrong series shoe...
Hagarfan,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I purchased these for my husband, who is handicapped, and at first he loved them, after about 3 days he was complaining that they were too loose and he felt insecure while wearing them. When I looked more closely, the strap is attached with a piece of elastic and it was very stretched out, when I tightened the Velcro strap it extended well past the contact point and it caught on his walker, even though I had trimmed it to the shortest length indicated. He really liked being able to get his shoes off himself and I'm sorry they didn't work out for him, possibly there will be a design modification in the future and we'll try them again.
Fsl1949,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Don't buy these if you're obese. Get the taller, more cushiony New Balance MW928.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance MW928
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The MW813 was not my first choice (MW928, ruinously redesigned by NB), not my second choice (MW857, not comfortable) but it is the shoe I ended up buying. I can't lace it as tight as I like but I can wear it all day without pain and cramping in my feet.
WTMartin, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Expandable stretchy anchor loop for the straps is so stretchy as to be useless. Straps over shoot and stick out, ruining looks.
Shoe construction and fit are good, New Balance quality.
Sammy A,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I purchased the NB 813 since the NB 812 was no longer available. The difference, to me, was the 812 was produced in USA. I do not like the 813, it does not have the same feeling as the 812. I am still wearing the 812 over the 813. It is a different shoe.
Ian G,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have always preferred NB to other brands, but the 813 with the loop & Velcro straps are not as form fitting or as comfortable. Both pair cause pain in the small toe of my right foot, whereas my laced NB shoes do not.
Philip M,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I ordered the extra wide sneaker but the are not very comfortable. Not cushiony , if that's a word.
Ed,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The shoe could have offered more support.
J,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
very stiff and uncomfortable
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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