Customer Reviews New Balance WW928v3
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Customer Fit Survey:
76%"Felt true to size"
79%"Felt true to width"
73%"Moderate arch support"
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Shoe is well made but toe box is too high and looks odd on my foot - my 4E width is not due to puffy feet, but bone structure. Thus, the tall toe box is not needed. Very disappointed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Exchanged for size 12 ( no 11.5) then realized I hated them, too long, looked like old lady shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The fit is fine. Disappointed in the amount of padding in the sole, expected a cushier feel. Ok for walks of about 3 miles.
SJ,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Leather is very stiff and break-in is being a long process
Mom M,
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I'm not sure what happened, but they must have changed their sizing measurements because this was a reorder for me (same shoe model number, same size) and it is a full size larger than the previous shoes. As for style...I wish NB would be make more 4E shoes that didn't look like large, white, styrofoam blocks but I guess beggars can't be choosers.
I'd also recommend:
NB, Propet
Michelle, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The outside of these shoes hold up well, but the inside is not as comfortable from the start with each pair I purchase. Seem to break down inside quickly. I may have to find a new model, or even brand.
Hardworking R,
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Disappointing because I had just purchased a pair of New Balance sneakers, 9Wide, and they fit perfectly. These were substantially too big. I chose not to exchange because could not be sure 8-1/2 would work. Nice looking walking shoe--wish it had worked.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks, Saucony
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought this 928-V3 shoe in white after it came back to a design similar to version 1 of the women's 928 walking shoe. It was a replacement to another shoe that came apart at the sole, the 1400V1 trailwalker, after which I tried the poorly designed 813 model that didn't fit right in several sizes. If New Balance had just kept the original 928 design, there wouldn't be this trail of returns....... The sole of this latest design of the 928 still has the tiny slits in the tread that gather every small bit of gravel and debris, plus conifer needles. The toe box is roomy, and the top edge of these white shoes is trimmed in light blue. The white mesh in this version, between the light blue edge around the ankle and the leather sides, is not as easy to keep clean as leather. I noticed the footbed looks like rubber, not like the old material, but I remove them to use my orthotics. The narrow fits my AA foot well, and the walk seems comfortable.
Walker,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Good shoes but I wish they would go back to making them the way they were. TOO flat!!
None,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I am having a hard time breaking in the 928v3 women's leather shoe. It is all leather and very hard and stiff. It has no give. I wanted the 847v3 but it was not available in my size, 7 4E. I have bunions and plantar faciitis which make it difficult to find comfortable shoes. I will keep wearing them and try to loosen them up with a leather shoe softener.
Peaches,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I tried them on I but had to return them due to defect.
TreLai,
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I wanted to love these, and did love just about everything except the tongue on this shoe. For some reason makers seem to be making the tongues longer, wider and thicker and it impedes my comfort and stride. It makes the shoe feel tighter overall. Scale it back please!
Akla, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This show runs large. But I bought it for the inside and shoe sole support. It's Clint and unbelievably ugly. I am amazed that NB cannot get just a little creative about their "great support" shoes and make them less hideous. I also bought a pink mule that is adorable as well as functional. Where your imagination, people?
Izzy,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Had to return the first pair due to a quality defect. Replacements were ok. New balance not the quality it use to be for sure.
SFr,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This shoe was a disappointment after the previous versions of the shoe. I really dislike the mesh upper. I hate thinking I have to buy another pair, but I have such severe arthritis in my ankle and feet that I need a sturdy, reliable shoe. Paying so much for a product I am not thrilled with is going to be unpleasant.
Johnson,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I would say the size and width were as described. Unfortunately, I wear orthotics and these were not quite supportive enough even with my orthotics.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The whole shoe is relatively hard. Standing was hard on my arches at first. I thought they were pretty clunky. Happened to notice they keep feet pretty dry in rain. Now I always wear them when it rains. Solid shoes but I don't want to wear them more than just every once in a while.
Kat,
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I’ve worn these shoes for 10 years, after multiple foot surgeries. This edition, and the previous edition of the 928’s feel much more narrow, especially at the toe box. I keep trying different sizes, but they are just too narrow. The older 928 was perfect for my foot, very firm sole, which is what I need. I continue to be very disappointed in the newer versions. They look identical, but sure don’t feel the same at all. Had to return them.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have never worn a narrow shoe, but no matter how much I tightened these, they slopped around on my foot. Also, the color is listed as gray, but they really are a tan.
I'd also recommend:
Mizuno Wave Paradox, Inspire or Catalyst - all recommended by my physical therapist
Jean, Zappos Customer,
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I originally tried the same size I wear in the 1540, but it was much bigger. So I tried this smaller, wider size because I need toe room. However, when walking I feel like my feet are slapping on the ground, unlike the 1540 which has a nice feel to it. After 1 day wearing them, I couldn't wait to get them off. The sole felt like a hard plank and the inside was not nice on my feet. Also I need toe room, and they made them narrower than my old 928's. So unfortunately I wasted my money on these very expensive shoes and will have to keep looking for something that supports my foot and is comfortable, and good for walking.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These are very nice shoes. I had heel pain and got these shoes which helped with the problem but I do alot of standing at work and moving around, now I got arch pain. Not very comfortable and doesn't have that cushion support that I expected it to have. I still wear them to work but by the middle of the day I just want to sit down. Other than that the shoes have enough room for my toes to move around and are nice looking.
Daisy,
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Great walking shoes
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Long term wearer of original 928's. Loved them even before foot surgeries and orthotics became necessary. Originals accommodated these changes to my feet beautifully. Then came V2's .....a total disaster for the 928. The V3's corrected some of the V2 flaws, but New Balance never should have ruined the original 928 by trying to remodel it, no matter what the intention. Don't mess with a proven product! The V3 is narrower in all respects, especially in the toes. The toe box is not as deep, the heel is more shallow, the arch is not as supportive, and the whole shoe is less flexible than the original 928. Better than V2, but tell New Balance to make V4 exactly like the original 928 and they will win back a bunch of formerly devoted customers.
Janet, Zappos Customer,
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Shoe was comfortable enough but the toe area is way too boxy. Would be a good choice for people with bunions, etc. Too clunky for me though.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Unfortunately I have to return these as I must be falling between sizes. The 10 was a little short but my heel slipped quite a bit in 10 and a half. The show box does feel much deeper than my last pair of 928"s bought 3 years ago and shoe feels much stiffer but perhaps they are not broken in. The style is exactly as pictured and it does appear well made, just not for me. Thank you for your courteous service.
I'd also recommend:
Merrill, Brooks, Aravon
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