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Rating Summmary:

718 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

63%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

5%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

7%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

52%"Felt true to size"

89%"Felt true to width"

81%"Moderate arch support"

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Cute shoe, just didn't feel right for my foot. I thought of exchanging for a 1/2 size bigger, but realized I wasn't "in love" with the shoe.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I must not have looked carefully as I did not realize there was a flamingo on the shoe. I thought I saw only pretty leaves and flowers. I returned this pair, but found lots of others with great designs
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These are super fun shoes. The Hawaiian print is awesome and unique. However they do run about a half a size too small in my opinion. I had to exchange for a 9 but I usually wear a 8.5. The shoe itself is comfortable and extremely lightweight.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I got these shoes for casual wear, they look great with workout clothes and jeans. They took a few days to break in but I wouldn’t do more than walking in them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Nice running shoe. Good cushion in the heal. Would like more cushion in the pad of my foot. I have a wide foot so went up a size. With socks, shoes run smaller to size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Love the look of thee Women's New Balance. Nice side panels give it a good look. The unique lacing is a good idea; it looks as though you can loosen the width but you can't. Nice leather look pull tab at the back. Overall good looking shoe with comfy support on bottom and sides. Nice drop; not too little, not too much. But perhaps a little narrow in the toe box for me. Settled for the second best looking, more minimal shoe for sure - the Fuel Core NERGIZE
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I really like the look of these shoes, and I will keep them for more of a casual shoe. I think I will be ordering a different shoe for walking and working out. These shoes run a full size small. I usually wear a 9 or 9.5. Based on the reviews, I ordered a 9.5 and my toe is right at the end. I could’ve gone with a 10 and probably been happier.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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They are really cute - I got a ton of compliments. They're kind of a weird shoe though. There are these like gel 'pads' inside the heel that I guess make it so I wouldn't get a blister but they make the shoe feel smaller and narrower than I expected (and I have narrow feet!). It takes me a bit to get used to how these feel with the extra padding near the back but overall I like them! Definitely size at least a half size up!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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They are super comfy and stylish. I am glad I purchased them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I ordered these and was very excited as I love New Balance and was looking forward to a neutral but cute active shoe! Unfortunately, this shoe has protrusions in the ankle that some may think are comfortable but I couldn't acclimate to them. Had to send them back. Not sure if NB has other shoes with the ankle protrusions, but I am not a fan.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I really wanted to love these, but they were too short for my feet. Returning them. Definitely order 1/2 size up from your usual. These were very comfy shoes otherwise, with surprisingly good arch support for me.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shoes are extremely comfortable.I did size up a half size from my usual size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
My shoes are great in general, giving me lots of room around the toe area. However, they're a little snug around my ankles. So, I can't wear thick socks with these shoes. Its working for me, so, I'm happy with my purchase!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love these shoes! I joined Orange Theory this past fall and needed new shoes I could run in and weight lift. I bought these because they looked comfortable and I need cushioning for running. I got them in October and I can't say enough good things. I now think I need a second pair!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I love the style. I find them difficult to slip on. Most tennis shoes can be loosened up at the strings but there is a set enclosure around the ankle with this shoe. I rely heavily o the little tab o the back to pull these on. If it ever breaks I don’t know how I’ll get the shoe on. It is no possible for me to stand and slide my foot as i normally would. I do have a somewhat steep arch I think. I also think the back of the shoe lacks support around the back of the ankle. It doesn’t bother me comfort-wise, but the shoe has quickly developed an almost permanent bend and indention. I think having these now for a couple of weeks, I realize I should have chosen a different shoe, but even still I like these a lot. They are very comfortable in the padding and toe box.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love the style of the shoes, but they are a bit uncomfortable.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Super cute, but run very short. I wear an 8.5 and I am returning the 9.5 for a 10.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I wanted to like these but ended up with 4 pairs of the NB zante 4. There is loose fabric in the toe box area. Usually not a problem but it had funny wrinkles in it. I loved the look but not for my foot. Also had a hard time lacing tight enough to keep ankle stable
I'd also recommend:
vionic, birkenstock
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Love this shoe. it looks nice with active wear or just casual style. Comfortable, beautiful color and look.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Stylish and very comfortable. Built in tongue so you need to slide on..some times a bit of a struggle to get on if wearing thicker socks. Very comfortable and fits true to size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love the look of these shoes but they run large on me. I wear a 7.5 in Nike's and I ordered a 7.5 in these and they're too big. Unfortunately, I've already worn them so I can't return for a smaller size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Easy to insert orthodics which corrects for lack of good arch support. Very comfy even after long day on my feet. Great casual shoe when you don't want to look too "sneaker-ish". Love these shoes.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I like the look of these shoes- I feel like they will look great with my active wear as well as jeans if I need to throw them on for something. I did have to re-order a size larger (my last shoes we Nike's and were a 7 and I had to get a 7.5 in these). They don't have a 'tongue' so a little harder to get on but I'm sure I'll get use to it. So far they have been comfy for morning walks with my toddler!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
They look so good and seem comfortable. They were too tight I'm exchanging them for a size up.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love them! But I should have gone to half size up.
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