Customer Reviews New Balance 840v4

My husband liked these but they are too cool for fall and winter. He will reorder in the warmer months.

I have to order these 840 v4's when I see them, in whatever color is available, because my husband doesn't like the new ones! (v5) I was rather disappointed when he said these felt "harder" than his other v4's. They've also changed to a lot more soft material along the top, with the piercings. This is going to wear out a lot faster when toes poke through. They are at the top end expense of these New Balance shoes, and I was hoping for a bit more quality. But as it is, these are the only shoes for his 12 4E size foot that stretch wide enough to feel good after miles of walking. Anyway, a star off for comfort and style (quality) but still better than Asics or Saucony.

To replace well-worn 840v1's, I tried and returned NB MW577's and M608v4's. I liked the leather uppers, but they both had less toe room than the 840v1 (in 10 1/2 4E). The 840v4, which I kept, does have the same toe room as v1, but it's "squishier" in other respects. The mesh top moves more than leather, the soles are softer (foamy is a good description) and to top it off, NB have elasticized the laces. This gives a snug hold which squeezes your foot continuously, especially with the softer mesh uppers. However, I prefer being able to adjust the fit closely rather than to set the compression, so I'm going to replace the original elastic with regular stiffer laces. Although I wish that NB had kept closer to the the 840v1 design, especially the white leather uppers, these are ok, I guess. They fit, and that's 95%.

It wouldn't stop squeaking.

The heel separated with only moderate wear.

The N started peeling off after three weeks of wearing the shoe.

I loved the way these shoes looked, but after my first 6 mile walk in them, the heel of my right foot was just one big blister. I am going to give them another try with thicker socks, but so far I am not impressed. What good is a walking shoe if it hurts to walk in them?

Have owned a couple pairs of these. Very comfortable, nice looking. BUT the top, light grey portion stains very easily. I find myself getting new shoes long before these wear out just due to them looking like “yard shoes” pretty quickly. For the price I’d expect better.

This was the fourth pair of shoes ordered from Zappos. This pair did not fit, very uncomfortable at the toe end and began to cause some discomfort.

The shoe is built with a straight last. Not comfortable to my feet.

Great toe room, but not much if any cushioning. Very uncomfortable to walk .

Midfoot is very narrow. Sole is too stiff. Why put a narrow midfoot on a shoe with a wide toebox ? Makes no sense.