Customer Reviews New Balance 928v3

This is my fourth pair of the same shoe but this time my feet have been hurting for four to five days I'm wearing them but they seem to be getting better. I'm not one to complain so this is my first reply

Way too narrow for 4E. Look uncomfortable when I saw them right out of box.

Shoes came highly recommended from my particular condition, which is called Hallux Limitus. (it's stiffness in my big toes.) The forefront rocker is especially good for my condition. However, I found the shoes to be pretty stiff, meaning they need a period of breaking in and with my condition that doesn't work because it's painful to wear them. Also, I found them to be a bit to roomy, even though the size was as my other new balance shoes. When I walked, the shoe would slip slightly. Also, found it to be not so stylish or cool looking, the way that the More and Arishi are. Nevertheless, it is a very sturdy construction and think it could be perfect for certain conditions, just not mine and my particular foot. I'm thankful that new balance has such a flexible return policy because in the end I decided to return them.

I do a lot of walking. In the past I have always worn the 577 model, size 10, but those were not available. These were also size 10, but there was a little room for my foot to slide back and forth. I am pretty sure a half size smaller, would have been too tight. Otherwise, they appeared well-made and if it weren't for the size problem, they would have been fine.

Not a very stylish shoe. They were recommended by my MD to correct an issue. They fail to do that. The comfort level Is fair at best. Very hard foot bed. The support was wonderful the first fee days but seemed to fade away fast.

Have purchased 4 pairs each year for 10 years. Love the shoe ... they need a Small Fix - more padding or reduction in the RIDGE on the outside edge where the heal pocket meets the body. It cuts my feet and gets worse each year. Thanks

I should probably not have purchased he running shoes that I got locally in Philadelphia. The sales lady (manager? asst mgr) was enthusic about putting me into it, but because it wasnt' a "Narrow", I should have known better than to buy it. The Men's Walking shoe, Narrow, is another thing

Been buying this shoe for years, through many model number changes. It's a great shoe for me with TWO glaring exceptions that have never changed over time: The sole has NO traction. It's essentially a flat, treadless skid plate if you walk on anything other than clean cement or tarmac. The smallest seeds and sticks will send you sliding, sometimes on your face. The second is the tongue. It's too short. Has ALWAYS been too short. it has a tendency to stab you in the instep. It can rub you raw without really thick socks. Even then it's a constant nuisance. On the plus side, it's got great heft, which I prefer, is well constructed (doesn't come apart like some brands I've tried) and stable on a flat, clean surface like a sidewalk. If New Balance would address the lack of tread and tongue length, I'd never even consider another shoe.

Looks great, not a 4E (X-W) more like E (wide). Am returning and going to try 6E (XX-W). Cannot wait till I get wider shoe. I am wearing Brooks 4E it fits comfortably (much more expensive and not crazy about how sneaker looks).

Previous model 928 had much better sole and more inner stability. Was leather with breathing holes so was cooler in my opinion. A walker shoe should be very breathable and should be made better than this one. I am a courier and used to be a mailman. This shoe needs to be made better, period. This one was made to hit a price point which for a "business walking shoe" isn't acceptable. If the shoe was $180 and made better, couple with better lateral stability it would be well worth it. If it was $200 and was even upgraded from the old model (927 I think) that would be fair. The 928 BKV3 looks extremely cheap. I'm ashamed to wear it but its the only one with 4E or 6E size. Looks like a cheap industrial shoe. Only benefit is that water doesn't affect wear-ability or comfort nearly as much which is very nice. It clearly looks like made in China shoe. My take on this: Make a made in America shoe that was as good as the old one. Offer this 928V3 shoe as a "price point shoe" and be honest about the differences. The previous model should be in moderate demand because it was recommended by USPS for their mail carriers or at least used to be. This shoe is absolutely not good enough to be a mail-carrier shoe.

I've owned 3 pairs of these over the years. For me they are comfortable but heavy. I wore the first pair out but the next two pairs eventually split between the upper and the sole near the big toe area with plenty of tread life left. I recently ordered a pair of 577 shoes instead thinking I'd try to see if they last better. Sadly, New Balance sizing is very inconsistent these days and they were way to tight. Now I don't know what to do. New Balance has gone down hill the past few years.

Not as advertised wanted synthetic tops your people said leather only no date on other tops

These shoes are worn for general daily walkers. I have had Rock-ports, Nike's and the quality is hands down the best. I DID NOT Like the innersoles, They are not comfortable ! But I do have innersoles I prefer and have on hand to go inside them. I would like to see New Balance put the money into a better quality innersole and that would make this shoe perfect.

I have purchased several NB shoes in the past so I really looked forward to wearing these shoes for walking. I have used them for about 1.3 years and wanted to provide some feedback. First off, yes the tongue is too short. I saw this before purchasing the shoe but I did not think it would be an issue. However, having to adjust the tongue every time you put them on really does become a hassle. Upon receiving the shoe, I noticed what looked like a double stitch on one of the seams located on the top of the shoe. I did not think much of it at the time, but now that seam is coming apart. In general, I liked the shoe but for the cost, I would not take the chance of purchasing another pair.

There was hardly any tonge and very short shoe laces

Purchased for every day walking shoe. The quality of the leather and construction seems good but the fit was much smaller than the black version. They must be made on different last's. Don't understand why they make same the same version two different ways.

The tongue is too short to use all the eyelets. Not using all the eyelets means the shoe strings are too long. The shoe is heavier than any NB walking shoe I've used in 20+ years. NB designers are not listening.

My only complaint is the weight of the shoe. Comfortable shoe to wear all day

Could use ventilating holes in instep. Color and finish great

The shoes are great and live up to the expectations, but ordering them and receive them was very upsetting., They say ship in 2-3 days after receiving order but mine were not shipped until 7-10 days after order was placed. All in all it took 2-3 weeks before I received the shoes. They were impossible to contact no phone # that I could actually speek to a person had to send email that no one ever responded to. Great shoes!!!!