Customer Reviews New Balance M990V4

As with my prior New Balance shoes, I order 1/2 size larger than normal shoes. The width is right on and the materials are first class. One word of caution regarding New Balance shoes, don’t waste your time or money buying the models offered for greatly reduced prices from discount outlets. They are not the same quality as those made in the United States and offered by Zappos. I made the mistake one time, wore them on my normal four mile walk in the mountains, and quickly donated them to my rescue mission.

My husband loves the NB brand for running.

Very comfortable shoe. While it is still an athletic shoe because it is black with a darker "N" logo, it can be worn with casual looks also.

Bought these for my husband. He has a very wide foot and relies on New Balance for all his athletic shoes. These are comfortable, true to size in length and width.

Great sneaks!

These shoes come at quite a price, but I think I can explain why. They're as rigid and tough as a skate shoe, so they're stable: No twist, no roll, no unpredictable movements. They feel flat and solid on the ground. Despite this toughness, they're much lighter, much softer, much more breathable, and much more comfortable than a skate shoe; which make sense because this is a running shoe. Ground impact is cushioned just right. You can wear them all day long without fatigue or you can get in a good run, walk, or workout without that "I gotta get my feet out of these things" feeling at the end. I actually bought a second pair to wear around the house because of how stable and comfortable they feel. The second pair will make a good backup as well. I hate it when you can't find a suitable replacement for a pair of shoes you like because they've been discontinued! Style-wise, they're not at all ostentatious and actually have a subdued, no-nonsense look of sturdy, attractive quality. I can get away with wearing the black and silver shoe with casual slacks - and I do just that every chance I get. A quick change of cloths later, and I'm out for a jog. Awesome! I found the perfect shoe. I hope they keep together for a very, very long time.

Been wearing these for decades for walking my dogs and kick around shoes. Its a great shoe!

Okay. This shoe is really expensive but I'm very happy with this shoe. My recent runs are more comfortable and the shoe fits great. New Balance has the best shoes for wide feet and this shoe keeps me from over pronating. Hopefully, I will get some long-term used out of them.

I buy the new balance sneakers because they are made in the USA. They are comfortable and always know what you are getting

If you have very thin feet, this is a great choice. I have to go with 2A width and this is one of the rare shoes that actually is that narrow. I like the looks and they are very comfortable. As a nice bonus they are made in the USA, which is exceedingly rare. Highly recommend!

These shoes are extremely comfortable and provide the arch support I need. Zappos is my "go to" for shoes. Zappos service is excellent!

I have been wearing many different styles and sneaker types from New Balance for over 30 years and I have never been disappointed. The quality and fit are superior, that along with Zappos excellent customer service can't be beat. These are great running shoes for my needs, I average about 20 to 25 miles a week on different surfaces and they have been perfect.

The shoe is supportive and comfortable but not very stylish. What my kids call an “old man shoe” but this was better than an all white pair with a big Velcro strap!

My husband has worn the 1540 in 12 4E, but this shoe in 4E was much too narrow. He went to a store to try the 6E and it still was too narrow! Very different toe shape than the 1540. Plus, it runs big in length - you might have to go down a half size. The Brooks Ghost 11 has a great wide toe box in 4E, so he is using that one for road running. It's softer than the NB 1540.