Customer Reviews New Balance 840v3

Overtime, many athletic shoes have gotten smaller for the same size. I wear a narrow in what used to be a 12 and now a 13. The ASICS shoe I bought every year for 5 years finally got to small. Switched over to this one, perfect!

These are great! I ordered 7.5 wide, which is my actual size. As other reviewers said, the heel is not too loose if you use the extra holes for the laces. I did not use the very last set of holes, though, because they cut into the front of my foot when I tried that. It also helps to have reasonably thick athletic socks. I like that these shoes are flexible. I don't think I like shoes that are too stiff, though the flexibility might be a drawback for some people. I also like the colors and appreciate that all three options come in wide. I hope they keep making these.

This model is tight for a NB in a D width, especially in the instep. My feet are incredibly hard to fit--wide toebox, narrow heel and a high instep. I have almost worn out the last pair of my old 940 V2's, of which I probably purchased 8 pairs before not being able to find them any longer. Nothing else has fit again, yet. This shoe has a strangely short shoelace, is tight in the width of the toebox and tight in the instep where the lacing starts. NB can be loose in heels when wide in the toebox sometimes; these are ok, but not perfect for a narrow heel.

I have metatarsalgia, and these shoes are perfect because the sole under the ball of the foot and the toes is not very flexible. I put my own orthotics in them. I have two pairs--the white with pink and blue, and the pale green with blue. Both are gorgeous.

I have metatarsalgia so I need a shoe that doesn't bend easily under the toes and ball of the foot, and this shoe works well. Since I also have high arches, I need to wear orthotics, and they fit perfectly in the 840v3. I'm so happy that I'm going to order another pair. Thank you, Zappos, for carrying size 5 and smaller!

I love that I was finally able to find a nice pair of shoes that fit and look great!

Really like these shoes. Very comfortable and good fit!

Loved the color but they were very stiff. Had to return.

Thank you, ZAPPOS, for carrying 11-1/2 narrows, and even 12's!!! For shoes to fit long, narrow feet! Cannot find elsewhere. Shoe fits well, comfortable, good room in toe box. Highly recommend. (In fact I bought 3 pair.) Did not realize how squnched my toes were in size 11 shoes, and never have found narrow running shoes until now They do accommodate an orthotic, as well as a lace-up ankle brace. Hurray!

These shoes are awesome! I typically wear new balance and they fit true to size. I overpronate or walk on the sides of me feet and have plantar fasciitis. These shoes offer just the right support to keep my feet feeling good and prevent the flair ups of plantar fasciitis. I bought these last year and have worn them a lot for exercise and work. I’m back to buy a second pair!

These shoes fit and perform well after 6 months of daily wear. I don't use these for running so my experience with them may not relate well to running use. I usually have to wear orthotics in my shoes. I have multiple problems with my feet. I require arch support, I have a neuroma near the ball of my foot and take a 10.5 wide shoe. Needless to say I have many difficult issues to deal with when buying shoes. I have never had a pair of shoes that are this comfortable. Some how the sole of this shoe gives excellent arch support, but also is cushioned enough to ease pressure on my neuroma. I bought several pairs. I have never had to use my orthotics in these shoes! Feet feel great!

Although New Balance does show this shoe available in 2AA (Narrow) my size 6 were not. Generally though, I purchase 6B in sneakers and boots because I tend to wear thick socks with both. My last 2 sneakers, Nike and Ryka, were getting a bit worn so I opted for these. They are nice looking, Navy and Orchid purple, and very comfortable. However, I do want to point out that I wish they had these available in the AA because I would exchange them as even with my thicker socks they do slip on my AAAA heels. Not the shoes fault, so I've given them 5 stars all the way as they are really comfortable and for my thin feet allow plenty of room for my toes. Orchid purple looks a bit on the pink side for me, but that is just a personal thing. Other than that the only negative is just that I wish athletic shoes came with longer shoe laces (54") instead of the 45" so that I could do up those last 2 holes, maybe my shoes would feel a bit tighter on my narrow feet!