Customer Reviews New Balance W990v4

Size is good but it needs arch support and cushioning

I really don't see what all the hype is about this shoe. I have been wearing these for about 3 months now and they are not the most comfortable shoe. I can't wait to take them off! For starters they look huge on my feet. I wear a 7 1/2. There is almost too much padding on the top of the shoe and not enough cushion on the bottom. They make my heels hurt. Why should I have to pay for another orthotic when I paid so much for the shoes to begin with? They also make my feet hot probably because there is so much padding on top of the shoe. Why is this needed? I don't mind paying for a pair of shoes that are worth it but in my opinion these just are not and I won't be buying these ever again.

I bought these after a bad leg break and subsequent surgeries. I was in PT for months. Just starting to get back to working out. I bought these because they were recommended by NB for people needing good support, and mostly because they were leather and not the wimpy, sad excuse for an upper shoes that comprise most of the running shoe market. I was a serious (6:15 miles for at least 10 miles at high elevations) runner for decades. So I have owned many running shoes. The cushion in the heel is nearly non-existent. It's absolutely horrible. The arch support is pretty short. And they make my toes go numb after 30 minutes or so of intense cardio, no matter how Ioose I make the laces. Just a poorly designed shoe. I definitely wear between a 7.5 and an 8 in womens (never larger than an 8). And these are pushing it. So sad for the price. Its seems no one can make a decent running shoe anymore. I have owned New Balance for decades. This might be the end of my relationship with them.

These are a very nice sneaker, but not much padding or cushion. I was hoping for more due to heel issues that i have. Nice looking, but i'd like more cushioning overall.

Shoe was a little wider than I expected and with a high arch did not feel there was any support there

I bought a pair of these shoes and wore them for about 3 months. At first I was pleased with the appearance, fit and comfort of these shoes. I have arthritis and plantar fascitis and they came highly recommended. I have been wearing them to work in a library nearly every day. Now they have a hole in the toe. These shoes are not inexpensive. I expected them to last longer at that price and with relatively gentle use. The salesperson told me they would last at least 6 months. I am so disappointed.

Bought second pair of 990v4. Love the first pr. Second pair r too tight! But only one shoe. Will be returning them.

Very wide in the toe and a heavier shoe than I am looking for. Will return.

I am disappointed with this shoe. I was looking for a running shoe to do agility with my dogs and I thought these would be great. They had the motion control my podiatrist recommended. These shoes are so heavy that I feel I am walking in army boots. They also are not very soft to walk in. They need a padded insole insert or something to feel more comfortable. They are very expensive also. Usually when I wear athletic shoes I don't even notice the shoes because they are so comfortable. I certainly notice these shoes and comfort is not a word I would use.