Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Cruz v1
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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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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Believe the reviews that warn this show runs small! For the first time ever in my size 5 life (I am 62) I'll be exchanging for a larger size. Impossible to wear this with even a thinly padded athletic sock. I have always worn a 5 in New Balance until now, so I trusted the brand on sizing and not reviews. Mistake... FYI, if you are expecting a traditional athletic shoe (leather or leather-with-mesh) the feel of this shoe is very different. It really is foam, not just cushioned with foam. (I wonder if the maker expects the material to stretch with wear, and maybe that's why they sized it small?) Cute shoe, but if you're buying it for running, I'd be concerned with its durability. That said, it's very lightweight, and the monochrome design is nice style change from neon-colored athletic shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
These are more of a slip-on than lace-up shoe. The laces are almost completely for show. I had a very hard time getting the shoe on because it is very tall for a sneaker type shoe. It was almost like pulling on a boot. Once I had the shoe on it felt very comfortable, but getting it on and off was more trouble than I want. I am returning.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Had very similar shoes on the past. Unfortunately two best features have been changed and the absolutely perfect model became mediocre for me, if so. I'm talking about very stiff and hard tongue which makes it impossible to slip on without banding. The second thing is, this new model is nearly not as breathable as the old one which is a huge bummer.
Unhappy U,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This shoe was suggested as an alternative to a discontinued model the MVSSPTGM1 , not an alternative at all. Sent it back. The wide was not wide , and definitely not as comfy. The MVSSPTGM1 is one of the most comfortable shoes you have ever sold
Gus,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
For some reason, they didn't fit... probably the style pointing down made my toes too tight. I had to return them. I went to another store and got New Balance again, same size, but a different style.
Carolina,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The purchase was for my Son in law Christmas present . The shows seemed well built , light weight and nice to look at . I did not know he needed extra wide and these were just a wide . When he went to return them to the NB store in town , they would not give him credit to buy another pair . I buy on line from brick and mortar stores all the time and have never had this problem . The clerk was polite and did box up the shoes and printed a label for us to return the shoes . I bought the new pair for him and now have to wait 3 weeks to get credit back for the original purchase . I will not buy on line from NB again .
Kelly,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
First off, the the Fresh Foam Cruvz1 is just like all the New Balance shoes. Well made, true to size, comfortable to wear, stylish color choices.
Unfortunately, the photos on the website don't show the heel of the shoe.
Why would you take an sophisticated design with rich colors, elegant lines, great textures and put a tacky ribbon down the heel that's so out of place. White with bold black lettering, unbelievable poor taste. If the idea was to destroy any senes of sophistication, New Balance pulled it off.
I was disappointed by the website's presentation and the lack of a 360' photo.
That being said, I will continue to buy and wear New Balance shoes almost exclusively. But I'll be buying them at my local athletic shoe store.
Oside,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought this because I really liked the original of the cruzv1. This are not the same. The shoe is narrower and they kind of look like elf shoes. My foot is very narrow but I still liked the rounded toe of the original. Comfortable and true to size but definitely not my favorite
Fer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I tried them on once and immediately started the return process. Overall, the shoe would have been good except the backstay/counter. It immediately wanted to roll, slip down into the heel cup at the base. If the created a spine, or slightly stiffened the backstay, I am sure I would have loved it.
Another C,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
My son has had these shoes for less than a month and they look like they are years old. He has worn them outside and they have gotten wet and the ink came off the cloth part so it looks all worn out. I purchased a different pair that does not have the extra cloth on them and I am happy with them.
SMV,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
How are the wides that narrow? Make a product as true to size please!
TB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
My husband has a very wide foot. He can wear the NB men's Everyday Trainers in 4X. I wanted to try a different style for him. Unfortunately this wasn't it.
Chris,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The shoe says it comes in a 2e (wide) but is not even close to fitting my foot. When I received the shoe I was impressed by its design and material but I can not wear it. I checked and the label claims it is a wide shoe. Other shoes that I own that are also 2e do not match the sole of the shoes in side by side comparison.
Paul,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Ordered it a half size big as recommended and went with the wide fit as I always do with NB. The shoe was very narrow and I can't see how going up to a full size larger would make enough of a difference for me to reorder. Also, there is a thick foam strip on each side of the ankle/heel region that isn't mentioned or displayed clearly in any of the pictures that I assume is meant to help keep the shoe from slipping off but they hit right on the sides of my heel rather than the space above them so all they ended up doing was making the shoe narrower and tighter. They are great looking shoes but if you have wide feet you may want to look at a different model or at the very least try this shoe on in-store before buying it
E,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Great looking shoe that fit well immediately. Side panels provide support not found in Allbirds or similar shoes and if you have any nagging foot or knee problems as a runner, that matters. I wore these for several days all over the place and never got past the horrific heel design and slippage. These are not suitable for return so I wasted my money trying to make them work. NB -- you need to throw these out and put a normal heel on the shoe. You over-designed these and it was a fail.
Meanwhile, I am loving running in my 860's. Comfort, recovery all good and the redesigned tongue made all the difference in the shoe. Cheers!
PodRunner,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Was looking for a basic shoe closer to a Nike free and this was not the way to go. Decent walking shoe for short distance and breathable. Definitely not waterproof
Mateo,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Had to send back. Very low sewed in tongue. Could not get foot in shoes.
Arch,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
description refers to slip on comfort but I found very difficult to put on. Will be returning.
Bob,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This is a good shoe, but the opening for the foot is too small.
Csenhose,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Bought a 2E and it fits like a regular width. Nice looking shoe but not very comfortable.
Larry,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I've worn a number of New Balance running shoes and a 10d always fits perfectly. A 10d in this shoe , at least for my feet, is a tight and narrow fit. The toebox is cramped, bearing on the top of my toes while the width is not better. I loved the look of the shoe so ordered a 10.5 and while the shoe is obviously longer, the narrowness and tight fit prevailed. Returned.
Wade,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I loved the previous version of this shoe and was disappointed to see how different this version is. Last time I had gotten a women's 8.5 D. With this one I had to get a men's 8 2E. Hopefully will like them better when they're worn in but overall this shoe is not an improvement for me
Charlotte,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have bought multiple Fresh Foam products in the past and enjoyed them, a good and comfortable fit. These shoes in the same size are too big, have to wear quite thick socks and tie laces tight to walk in them. The website said to order a half size up, glad I did not do that.
Tony,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Pros:
Foam soles are very comfortable
Materials feel premium
Cons:
Very weird foam/gel protrusions around the ankle. I know that's supposed to "lock" your heel in place but its incredibly annoying. So much so that I returned them. Great shoe ruined by strange foam placement.
Matt122,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Sizing not consistent. 2E is much more narrow, constricting and not as comfortable. I love these shoes and wish there was consistency in the style.
NBfan,
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