Customer Reviews New Balance Arishi v1

Liked it!!

I’m keeping these because they’re very comfortable for running-around shoes, but in person they are definitely green and not gray as shown on the picture. I was quite surprised when I took them out of the box, I suspect that’s why this particular pair appears to have been previously returned. Also the laces are bizarrely long, cannot wear them without double knots!

First of all, why are the laces sooo long?! I have been thinking of returning because I would have to find different laces--I can't imagine wearing skinny jeans or shorts having to double-tie my laces or something like that. I am a size 10, so finding something, especially when wearing clothing that doesn't hide my foot even a little, that doesn't emphasize the length of my foot is important. These are good in that respect. I wouldn't classify this as a running shoe, they don't seem to have enough support for that. I like them for every day use, I like the texture of the fabric and love the purple color. Love Zappos and New Balance.

Love the shoes. only thing they rub on my bunion a little. Hope when they get broke in they will feel better.

I likey.

Comfortable shoes. Nice looking. Love the removable insole!

Bought these in a larger & wider size for wear post bunion surgery. They are working out great and it's been easy to get my semi-swollen foot in and out of the shoe. Only thing I didn't like is the grey color is a bit of a weird grey. Also great that the have removable insoles so I can put my Superfeet supports in.

Wishful thinking I thought they were going to look more gray than green. They are more green. and I need to go up a half size. I typically wear 6.5 or 7. In New Balance I seem to always need 7.5. Going to try half size larger in black.

Love this shoe! Only I was not expecting green shoes! Not sure what color vintage cedar is but I was going off the picture I guess! Was expecting grey! Keeping them anyway because so comfortable.

This is a much lighter New Balance sneaker than most NB I've worn. It is comfortable to my many issues feet but does not have a lot of arch support which is great for me as I prefer a shoe with less. They are stylish and I received several compliments on my first wearing. I like that they don't have a huge padded tongue or collar. I don't really like athletic shoes but have been told to wear them by my podiatrist. I don't mind this one at all. Even though this shoe isn't as structured or rigid as other athletic shoes I like the sole better than the Asics I have because they don't have the weird cutouts that so many athletic shoes have. The insoles are removable if you want to add your own.

I marked these as moderate arch support and the reason for this is that I would and do have to put my own orthotic in them. I could not wear them for long with just the arch they have. I do love this shoe though. I have them in black and in Strata which is a very muted plum color. It is a pretty color and a comfortable shoe. The stretchy upper gives me toe room and allows for a little wider foot. I got them on sale too which is a PLUS. Thanks Zappos for the fast shipping.