Customer Reviews New Balance W940v3

The V3 does not fit like the V1 and V2. I have used these shoes for 8 years since I had plantar fasciitis way back when, and these are the only brand I could use for running. Versions 1 & 2 fit the same. I bought the V3 and they fit more narrowly on the sides, and my heel slips out of the back a bit, which required me to use the final shoelace holes in order to keep them on. This was never an issue with the first two versions. I guess I will be looking at other brands. I tend to buy 4 pairs at a time because these are a little more difficult to find since they are a high number on the support side. Bad design, New Balance. Go back to the old fitting.

Big fan of the 800 series and 711's. The 880's actually pivot you forward when walking or running and I really like the comfort, too. When I put the latest in the 900 series on, though very stylish, the fit just felt wrong. The arch support was in the wrong place and the toe box though roomy, wasn't comfortable. Think it has to do with where the cushioning was built into the sole because I take out the insert (I wear a prosthetic). Loved the colors and the patent detail on the exterior but not enough to keep a shoe that isn't as comfortable as the 800 series (I own 7 pairs of new 860's & 880's and rotate them each day-I'm at the gym 2-3 hrs a day, every day, so it's necessary to switch out my kicks frequently).

I had previously worn the 860v8 and wanted to try the 940v3 as recommended in a New Balance store for over pronation. I noticed after the 3rd wear the piling up at the back of both heels.

The shoe is heavy and bulky. Overall, it is big and the sole is somewhat hard.

This is an attractive shoe and seems to have great support/cushioning, but it's not for me and I'll be returning it. I ordered the Narrow (AA), but it fits wide like a "regular" and slips on the heel. Aside from being too boxy/wide, the "heel cup" seems more shallow than any other type of shoe I've worn. This may be comfortable to some, but contributed to the heel slipping in my case. If you have a wide foot, you'll probably love it.

I was so excited to get these shoes. After suffering with shin splints for almost 10 months, these cane highly recommended by my physical therapist. The New Balance brand in general came highly recommended. Not only did these do nothing to alleviate my sore shins, I now have pain in my knees. I went to a sports medicine doctor in February and was told to take 6 weeks off from running outside to give myself plenty of time to rest and recuperate. I trained at the gym and when my shoes arrived I was excited and optimistic about my first outdoor run since February. I was devastated when after only doing 3 miles I was in pain. And what's worse is I can't return these shoes, so I'm stuck with a pair that aren't what I need. My two-star review mostly reflects the lousy return policy. The shoes fit well and feel good, until I do anything more intense than a walk.