Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz v1

Got the flower print one and LOVED them!!! i'm always 7.5 in all my running shoes, but this one I had to get in 8 and fits like a glove. I have used for bootcamp, running (5Ks), walking and thought they were great. Also have got tons of compliments every time i wear them. They are one of a kind and almost want to get a second pair just so I have a back up :)

These shoes are just as described. I have an older pair of similar ones and these are exactly what I wanted. Would buy again.

A lightweight comfortable shoe. Good for casual wear. I don't think I would take long walks in them though because of minimal support. These are slip on shoes but I have a high arch and they are a bit difficult to get on. Once they are on they feel almost like a slipper so will be a great house shoe

For every day casual use. Side support of mesh is not strong. Shoe is comfortable.

I bought this in grey and in dark blue and the grey version is a better choice. Why? Because it has the really thick laces which I like and the mesh is softer and the color is a perfect grey. The blue pair is great too, don't get me wrong, but the grey pair has already brought me several compliments and just looks so much better. Why only 4 stars and not 5? Because the sizing is slightly off (small) and a normal size 10 is in this model probably a size 9. Not great for a company that has so much experience making great shoes. Once NB get the size right this will be a clear 5 of 5 for me!

At first my feelings echoed many of the more negative reviews here: the shoe felt much smaller and less breathable compared to the original Cruz. I gave it a shot a wore for a couple more days. It didn't get any better. Then I decided to lace it more tightly on the ankle which released some of the tension in the toes. It actually helped - the shoes now fit much better although it has become more difficult to snug the feet in. I still love the model but advise everyone to order half a size bigger than usual as advertised in the description. I've actually put the new Cruz with the original sole to sole (they are both 11) and I could visually see the new one was shorter.

I thought that these were slip-on shoes, but they are laced. My son is wearing them for his par golf league

These shoes were purchased for my adult son as a birthday gift. They are perfect. He always wears new balance.

Good my problem is the heal folds down when I'm putting them on .I have limited range of motion so it can make it hard to get on if the heal didn't collapse so easily it would be a lot better

I would have kept them but they were not wide enough.

COMFORTABLE AND EASY TO SLIP ON AND OFF - I RECOMMEND THESE

Overall the shoe fits very well. My only complaint in the extra padding that jets out around the heel area, but over time it is getting more comfortable.

Love this shoe - my second pair - but, I wish you can offer it with a 3E or 4E sizes vs. the 2E max width..

Nice style, construction, cushiony step. The wide width on these does not feel as generous as I'm accustomed to with NB. If available may go up a size in the wide width to see if that provides the fit I hope for. Really a great looking shoe and with the right fit I predict will be super comfortable.

This shoes was very comfortable the first time I tried it on. I love the gum sole color and the charcoal grey upper! I just wish the heel counter was more firm.

My husband loved the feel of these shoes. He normally wears a size 10 so we ordered a 10-1/2 and was still too short. We returned and will re-order in a size 11.

I buy New Balance because you offer more shoe's with wide size's. Please add more shoe's with 4E size.

Everyday wear, little or no running during rehab from both earlier foot and ankle injuries combine with recent significant spinal surgery. Fabric above big toe has broken down on earlier versions

These are awesome shoes. One main reason for my loyalty to NB over the years is the consistency in sizing. An 11.5 fits perfect in nearly any style New Balance. The OG Fresh Foam Cruz I got a couple of years ago were that pair of shoes I wished I'd bought 3-4 pairs of. These are just slightly improved with better color combinations. The stretch of the shoe along with the pull-on loop makes them very easy to get on and off. Love em!

Purchased shoe when on sale and couldn't be any more satisfied. Good name quality and comfortable.

So far they are good. Only used once but very comfortable!

Very comfortable. Color looks between black and navy. Comfort will definitely bring us back to NB.

They are good! Nothing further. Kids will be straight forward.

I'm 360 pounds and I use these for ever day comfort. I am very comfortable. Hard for me to find comfy shoes. I am officially dedicated to the New Balance brand

I use theses for casual wear and they do the job - easy on easy off They are great to have availablke when i Change out of my winter boots