Customer Reviews New Balance 623v3
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Customer Fit Survey:
87%"Felt true to size"
88%"Felt true to width"
73%"Moderate arch support"
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They are good quality long lasting shoes with a few problems at least for me. These problems are that they are heavy, don't breath well, and the insole is made of some kind of smooth silk like fabric so if you don't really tighten them your foot slides back and forth with every step.
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You get what you pay for! Too short by 1/2 size and looked cheap.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Look great, fit fine, soles felt lumpy, had to return.
I'd also recommend:
Asics
Stan, Zappos Customer,
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Nice shoes but they don't breathe
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe is comfortable, as previous generations of this New Balance line have been. I have had the shoe for a couple of months now and the left shoe still has an annoying squeak to it when I walk. If you are outside or in a moderately-noisy environment such as a restaurant, the sound might not be as noticeable. But indoors in a typical office environment, it is noticeable for sure. I thought the squeak would just "break itself in" after a while, but I guess not. I would also say the arch support is decent, although not as sturdy as I would have expected for a brand new NB shoe. New Balance, your quality control on this line of shoes has slipped.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance running shoes
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoes seem nice, but WOW, do they run narrow! I ordered these the same size and width as my other New Balance, but they're nearly 1/4 inch narrower.
I'm sure Zappos will exchange them, I'm just surprised the same company (New Balance) could have such a size difference between 2 models of shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these for my 12 year old son for everyday school wear and very light physical activity. They fell apart after 3 months. The front toe separated from the sole. He likes them and they were comfortable and I like them because they are decent looking, but I hesitate to rebuy based on the poor quality.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The previous versions of this shoe had a little more room in the toe box. I had to go up half a size
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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No room in the toe box. New Balance run a full size too small.
I'd also recommend:
Keen
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These do run larger. I am always a 12.5 and sometimes the sneaker runs just right or a tad larger. Either way it fits just fine. This pair was huge! I had to double check make sure it wasn't boxed wrong, which is was not. I would seriously order a half size smaller if you find your normal sneaker a tad larger. Very disappointed with the no arch support. I don't count that small bump arch support that's just a joke! If you have inserts they eill fit just fine otherwise you will need to buy some with this pair! This ones going back!
I'd also recommend:
Brooks asics nike
Nathan, Zappos Customer,
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This show was much too wide for my foot - which was surprising since I did order a 2E width. My feet just swim inn these shoes!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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lookk good but not arch support whatsoever
P S, Zappos Customer,
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I have owned about 10 pairs of New Balance 623 sneakers and these are nothing like the shoes I've worn for years. I first started wearing these because it was one of the only shoes I could find in an all white 14 4E (nursing school). I've been grabbing these shoes off the rack and walking out of the store without even trying them on for years, but these are completely different. No arch support whatsoever. The bottom of the sole just looks cheap. The widest part of the shoe (the ball of the foot area) is a full 1/4" narrower than all of my New Balance shoes (many pairs of 623 and 608). They also felt very tight around the top of my foot. This next generation of 623 is absolute garbage. If the newest 608 model is similar to these at all, I might be done with New Balance.
Vinnie, Zappos Customer,
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I have worn different versions of this model over a number of years. This current version has leather which looks and feels cheap compared to older versions. I will probably shop a different brand when these wear out.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Bought this for my dad who has worn NB size 9D for years. Turns out NB sizes aren't consistent any more. These are a full size smaller than what my dad used to wear. Might want to consider buying a 1/2 to one size larger if you're considering these.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks, ASICS
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have bought this model of tennis shoes off and on for the last few years for work. This last time, the shoes were at least .5 size larger than the same model I was replacing. I'm afraid to reorder.
Hai T, Zappos Customer,
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New Balance use to be my go to shoe for the wide width. These 623v3 shoes in a 4E width feel like a narrower maybe D or E width. Even the soles are about a 3/8" narrower than my old pair which of coarse makes the inside width even less. Another issue is the lack of leather in these shoes anymore. Returning these 12 4E shoes and looking for another brand.
Steve, Zappos Customer,
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The shoelaces in these shoes are too short, I cannot use the top eyelets. An older very similar pair of New Balance shoes that I am replacing (with the same number of eyelets) has shoe laces that are 10 inches longer. I already complained and received a $10 refund. But I cannot find the correct size shoelaces locally, so now I have to go shopping online to find laces for a brand new $70 pair of shoes. That is ridiculous. I don't blame Zappos. It is the fault of New Balance.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The fit and the size are good on this shoe but the comfort level is low. The sole is very stiff, almost like walking on a plank of wood. I replaced the insole but it’s still pretty stiff. Not sure if these will work out with my arthritic knee.
Sean, Zappos Customer,
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I have had a couple of pairs of these shoes and like them. The all leather construction holds up well for me (mesh does not). This last pair split where the side meets the sole after very little wear. I walk to work and kept getting rocks in them. I don't know if they have cheapened them over the years or this last pair was a dud. I'm realizing now I probably should have contacted Zappos right away. Oh well...
Kit, Zappos Customer,
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Left and right shoes did not match.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have not had a problem with my toe in my shoe wearing out but these did I bought the gray suede It was just one but whatever I will not buy this type again unless they fix this problem.
Michael, Zappos Customer,
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I've been wearing New Balance shoes for many years now and this was the first pair that truly disappointed me. They seemed stiff and boxy, but what I really didn't like was that even though they're wide, they still bulged a bit at the sides, making me think they'd split at some point on a seam. They definitely didn't fit the way previous New Balance shoes have fit on me. In general they feel sorta cheap and shabby.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Purchased in January, it is now April and the heel rubber is peeling away from the bottom of the shoe.
Christopher T, Zappos Customer,
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Couldn't get my foot into the sneaker it seemed more narrow than advertised.
John, Zappos Customer,
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