Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Zante V3

I purchased these shoes for long distance walking and although they are very comfortable they do not have enough support for more than a short walk. I bought a wide for my high instep and they are still snug, so be aware. I am keeping them for gym workouts and casual walking use because they are lightweight and look good.

Cute shoes - not as cushioned as another pair of Fresh Foam New Balance that I have for running - I got these for casual wear. New Balance seems to be running a little smaller than they used to, so order a half size up. They are very flexible, almost a fabric upper. Returning and trying something else more cushiony!

Like the shoe but have to exchange for a bigger size. Unusually small 8.

Look great but not as comfortable as I'd hoped.

These are very comfortable sneakers.I have a broad foot and there is plenty of room . I also like the back of the sneaker to come up high enough to wrap the back of my ankle a bit providing stability when I walk and these do that as well. They are fun to wear. Only 4 stars because I haven't walked any long distances in them with only moderate arch support.

I hated that I had to return these shoes. I normally where an 11 and have other New Balance that fit great. But these were to small. I went to New Balance website and ordered them a 1/2 size bigger. They have excellent arch support and room for my toes.

Seem to run about a full size smaller and were very narrow for my slightly wide foot. Cute shoe but can’t really assess the comfort as they were too small.

I usually buy New Balance because of the width of the toe box. I am really disappointed in this pair. They are narrow. I buy a half size larger so I can wear smart wool socks without a problem. These are tight and I do not like them.

I have always worn New Balance. These were 1 size too small and had no support. I have never sent NB back before.

These fit my foot and my Powerstep Pinnacle insert, but, I didn't think they'd have enough structure for me. Also, not crazy about the appearance. They're going back.

I have several pair of NB and a few Fresh Foam styles. This is by far the hardest, most uncomfortable pair I own. I am in the process of buying new inserts to see if it helps. They fit and look good but I can barely get through a day in them.

Great looking shoe. I always buy NB shoes. First pair that did not feel true to size. A little snug for my usual wide width.

This is a cute shoe but it felt like I was walking on hard concrete. These will definitely be going back.

Felt super cushiony. Might try a larger size, but they seem to run very small.

My old style of new balance sneakers was discontinued so I gave this one a try. Good support, stylish. Unfortunately the toe box is narrow and the area where the laces are threaded has such a high rise (at least on my foot) that it rubbed the top of my inner ankle almost raw. Hate it when a tried and true style is retired. Back on my search. These are being returned.

These fit small and narrow. The toe box isn't wide enough and I wear a regular width shoe. I'm always a 9.5 in new balance but not in these. Sending them back.

I purchased these for my daughter. They were correct in length but tight in the width. Women's wide used to be wide enough but now seem to run narrower. Had to order in men's wide

I am so sad I had to return these. The overall feel and style was great, but too narrow at the toe box for me. I have at least a dozen pair of 10W New Balance shoes, and the new styles this year seem to be running narrow. I have duck-shaped feet, and these fit in the heel but not at the pinkie toe. The search continues!

Like every NB pair of shoes, they are never the same in size. I returned a pair of Cush shoes because the heel was too big and they were so cheaply made. The Fresh Foam are great looking and I love the bright lime green. They are far sturdier, but they run too short! The medium width was fine on this pair.

These shoes are so cute and I love the color. New Balance usually work great for me because I have a narrow foot. But, these are very wide in the toe and wound up being uncomfortable.

I am a pretty devoted New Balance customer - I usually have 2 or 3 pairs in rotation for running and strength training. I was looking for a pared down shoe for training at the gym without all of the cushion that I usually look for in shoes that I dedicate to running. I was disappointed in this style as it felt much narrower than most NB shoes that I have worn. I usually wear a 10 in athletic shoes to account for foot movement or swelling. My standard shoe size is a 9.5. I do not usually require a wide width. I ordered a second pair, sizing down to a 9.5 wide instead of the 10 medium. Even the wide felt much too narrow and my foot appeared to bulge out over the sides of the shoe. While this shoe is incredibly light it has very little arch support and felt more like a casual shoe. Even if not used for running, I still think a dedicated athletic shoe should have decent arch support. I will return both pairs and likely choose the Fresh Foam 1080 - maybe not as minimal as I was hoping for but at least I can be sure about fit and support.