Customer Reviews New Balance Renew Thong
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65%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
83%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
57%"Excellent arch support"
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These are cute, they are a bit tight on the straps but decided to keep them and hope they work because I really like them and have good for support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I’ve tried a lot of flip flops, Oofos, Vionic, Chacos , but this seems the best in comfort! I wear these nonstop on weekends, and don’t have tired legs, also they fit well, don’t feel I have to grip with toes.
I'd also recommend:
Vionic, chacos, oofos, dansko, Algeria, j41, Merrill,new balance
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered them in Rosegold and size 9. They have awesome arch support - which I really need, and are super cushy. Plus they are really pretty. Unfortunately the straps are rubber and stretched out quite quickly. I have worn them maybe a dozen times and they are too loose on my foot. The NB JoJo is much better.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great fit. Had a pair last summer and they were great.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I thought these were the same as the previous pair I had purchased locally about 3 years ago. The fit (length and width) of the sandal itself was fine. However, the actual arch support is not in the proper place for my feet, making the sandal feel uncomfortable and awkward. I didn't see anything in the description that indicated there's arch support in these sandals, and because the arch support is fixed, there's no way it can contour for a custom fit. It's my personal opinion that it doesn't need arch support, it is a flip flop after all. Much to my regret, I will be returning these sandals.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These sandals are great. They run a bit large, but they are very comfortable. They are durable and great for quick arch support around the house
Crissy P,
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Seemed to run short - am a true size 5 and my toes were over the front of this flip flop. Otherwise they fit. If you have a wide foot this shoe would not be suitable. I thought the gold color was a little too shiny. Returned them.
I'd also recommend:
Vionic
Gail, Zappos Customer,
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Right out of the box, they seem comfortable. I have a flat foot and don't usually like arch support, and these do have some, but it hits in the right spot for me and doesn't seem like it will bother. The only reason I MAY return these, is because the part that goes between the to seems to pull to the outside and cause pressure on my toe. I've never had that problem before.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered 3 sandals and these won for their durability and comfort. They feel sturdy enough to last a good amount of time, have a solid but nicely cusioned footbed with arch support and aren't too sporty looking as I was a bit concerned about. They definitely aren't as cute as the others I ordered but they are more functional. 1 star for the $10 off sale one week after I bought these. I am usually a size 9.5/10 and went with a 10. It fits perfectly.
Cassie, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
My 10yo daughter is a gymnast & we use these flip flops year round for foot support. She 1st got them while suffering from achilles tendinitis & now they are providing comfort during a Sever's flare up. This is the only flip flop we let her wear due to the heel cup & arch support for her not quite flat feet. She says they feel like my orthotic sandals. I do think they run small because last year she was a kids size 4 & we got a ladies 6 in these. Yesterday we bought an 8, but she's in a size 6 tennis shoe. I wear an 8.5-9 & this size 8 is way too small for me. Be sure the try these on before you buy or make sure you can return what doesn't fit.
Natasha,
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This flip is wide enough for my wide feet, and has enough support for me to wear it around the house and for short forays outside. The support is important as I am prone to plantar fasciitis. That said, the footbed is rough and not very comfortable, and the thong marks up my foot and is just okay for comfort.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wear various New Balance sneakers 5-6 days a week, standing on my feet 8+ hours a day, and have always loved them. These flip-flops feel like a completely different arch support system... they are like standing on a tennis ball! I had to return them due to too much arch support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered these along with quite an assortment of other flip flops. The arch support felt further back on my foot than others. The footbed has much less support than the reef fanning model and other flip flops designed for foot issues. I have a wide foot and my outer foot was hanging off the edge, even though I ordered half a size up.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are really cute. The straps are comfy. The sole is a perfect balance of supportive and comfortable (not too mushy or too stiff). They also have pretty solid arch support. Unfortunately, the arch support hit me in the wrong spot - too far back toward my heel. Otherwise, I would have kept these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Cute flip-flop but runs small. Thong strap is attached within the base of the sole instead of along the outside edge. This gives the shoe a nice narrow look and slim fit. I had to exchange for a larger size to have enough sole for the width of my toes. Good fit in the heel. Shoe doesn't like to be worn with some socks as the socks twist when walking.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So disappointed! I have been trying to replace an old pair of New Balance flip flops that I love, and the Jojo style was too narrow, so I tried the renew. The color was awful - like an 80's neon pink - and they felt like cheap plastic. So bummed, wanted to love them. Back they went.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have had this problem with flip flops before: the right foot fits well, but the left, the thong is wrongly placed so that it cuts into and across my second toe, making them impossible to wear.
I'd also recommend:
Reef Sandals (flip flops) Sandy type.
Caroline, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I fell like to much arch support
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These are my go to summer shoes. I've been buying them for the past 2 years.I received this pair on 7/23/19. On 8/1/19 I had to super glue the sole back together. I wrote to New Balance asking for a replacement but have not heard a word in response.
Trish,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Horrible. Too wide for me, (and I have a pretty average foot) but the worst thing is, you could somehow fit not only your big toe in the appropriate slot, you could somehow fit your second toe as well. Hard to explain, but if you can picture a camel's foot then you get the idea. Freakish. Cruddy craftsmanship and cheap looking, unfortunately. I'm not sure what happened to New Balance. P.S. If you still insist on purchasing these, the length is true to size, but they run a bit wide.
Smiley,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I was disappointed that these renew thongs became too soft and did not give me the the arch support after wearing them for only one month. I'm wondering if I can get my money back--they seem to have softened and lost their support faster than the less expensive thongs that I have worn for years.
Cemmom,
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Don't buy this shoe. It turns your feet bright pink. How dumb the color bleeds onto your foot. Usually NB is good, not this one, its bad. walk away
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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When these flip flops arrived, I loved the arch support & they seemed comfortable. I packed them away for an upcoming trip. Upon actually walking In them the first time, I noticed right away an annoying rub of the thong on my toe on the left shoe. The more I wore them the more uncomfortable & painful it became. Right shoe is fine. For $35 I am extremely disappointed. This is a lot of money to pay for a defective shoe
Bonnie M, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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If your 8.5 order 9.I dont like this at all because the arch support is very high and wide.Also on me the toe strap is rough and rubbed.
Crystal S, Zappos Customer,
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