Customer Reviews New Balance 928v3

No enough cushion/padding in the sole/insoles and the tongue is too short.

I texted with New Balance and asked for a walking shoe made on the SL2 last. Two shoes were recommended. One had a mesh upper and the one I ordered was leather. I wear a 11 1/2 Wude in the NB 940, which I have worn for years.

Where do I begin with this... To say that I am disappointed is an understatement. I've always had decent luck with NB sneakers. After shattering my ankle, my doctor has recommended footwear with ankle support. I've bought the same style in other colors and never had one be so uncomfortable. So, let me start at the beginning... First, the shoe fit properly. It didn't rub the toes or have any other issues fit wise. The brown leather wasn't bad either. While I admit to looking like a middle-aged, soccer dad wearing them, they don't show the dirt and grime like the whiter versions. As far as the cushioning and heel support, boy was I misled by the positive reviews. Reviewers said these were really comfortable. From the moment that I put them on, it felt similar to walking barefoot on concrete. An hour into wearing them, my heels hurt, and my feet were tired. When I switched back to my older shoes, the same style but in white, I didn't have the same experience and they were well on their 12th month of use. For the price that you pay, I would have expected better. At least reimburse a customer for having to buy inserts to make them more comfortable.

The tongue is too short on this shoe. Had to return them. I love my other NB shoes but this model needs to be impru.

I kept this pair way too long to return it. The shoes are relegated to garage duty. I have been wearing 928s exclusively for years. My Version 1s and Version 2s still serve me well. I did have to replace the thin and useless foot bed with aftermarket foot beds to get the support that I need. The length of the tongue in Version 3 was shortened from that of earlier versions and barely contains the laces. The shoe causes my foot to strike the ground too hard during my stride. The design of the sole (like earlier versions) traps small seeds and stones in the tread and requires use of a screwdriver to get them out. For the price of this shoe, I expect more.

The quality is much inferior to the 575 purchased long ago. The straps are too long and don't present a very good appearance.

I bought this to improve comfort for Hallux Rigidus (turf toe). I felt the shoebox was a little too tight and caused the toes to be pressed together. Also, it feels like there is a rod or support just under the toe joints that add pressure to the toe joint as you walk. The shoes appear well made, good quality but the comfort factor is a real issue.

Rather stiff and uncomfortable compared with 669's. Probably a better shoe for some, but returned these, kept the others.

I always take a size 13, but the 13 in this style is too short, more like a 12. I'd try a 14 if it was a store purchase, but I don't feel like sending shoes back and forth by mail. It's a nice looking shoe though, and appears well-made otherwise.

I ordinarily take a a size 13, but this style in a 13 is much too short, more like a 12. Maybe a 14 would fit, but I don't feel like sending shoes back and forth. I'll have to go to the stores.

This product is a boot and not a comfortable walking sneaker. Still trying to break in after a month. Worse NB sneaker I purchased in years !

I've been buying these 928s since v1, and I've loved them. I have gotten white, brown, black and tan pairs. So why the change to a cloth top? In a white shoe? What were you thinking? Were you thinking? It got dirty the first time I walked through some dust, and there's no way to clean them! Good job! If I wanted cheap Keds, I would have gotten Nikes. Thanks, New Balance. For nothing.

I bought these shoes because they are advertised as leather, they are NOT LEATHER

I have ordered these shoes several times before. They are sturdy with great support and have always had a very cushioned heel which I need with my back issues. My recent purchase looked like previous pairs of shoes but there is very little cushion if any in the heel and it hurts my back and knees tremendously. I don't know if the shoe changed or the insole material changed but I am in lots of pain with my recent purchase.

Not comfortable. Size was too big and the fit was not what I expect from New Balance

Returned for refund which was issued today. Ordered 2 more pair different shoes.

The tongue is so short when its laced up the laces sit across my foot instead of the tongue between my foot and the laces. Very unhappy because the shoes are so expensive.

If I lace them snugly the left shoe rubs a sore spot on my ankle bone.

The shoes I purchased were not good. I have worn them 3 times and they have stretched. I need a different one of your pairs 10B & return this stretched pair. Not what I am used to from New Balance. Thank you

Continued complaints about the "short tongue" in these shoes suggests that this design problem has not be corrected since my purchase in November 2017. Short tongue precludes lacing to top precluding use for Serious walking, limiting use to casual wear. My pair was purchased in November of 2017. A that time I posted a review calling attention to the apparent design or manufacturing failure. Reviews posted earlier in 2017 had already noted the problem. I find it disturbing that that these "reviews" no longer are included on this site. Gray suede shoe is quite attractive. Unfortunately, the inability to lace them to the top without the laces rubbing the ankles and irritating the skin precludes its use for "serious walking", limiting my use to casual wear. I was prepared to purchase another pair if the problem had been corrected. I was further disappointed the read the similar complaints regarding the the newer 928v3 shoe in tan leather. Obviously, , no one is initiating corrective action in response to these reviews. I would be most as interested in buying a pair in tan suede if available with a "tongue" of the proper length