Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v8

The V7s had more medial support and accommodated my orthotics well. While these accommodate my orthotics, the hurt like the dickens. Less cushion, less support around the arch. Disappointing that they have changed for the worse

I'm a nurse and these shoes were purchased for work, 12 hour shifts on my feet. I bought a size up from my usual size. I was fairly pleased with the shoe and wore them 3 times a week for nearly 3 months. My love of the shoe ended, after I got the toes damp on a rainy day, running to my car at the end of my shift. I allowed the shoes to air dry. 4 days later they felt a little snug, then not long after the end of my toes hurt, the shoe had shrunk!!! It was as if the toe had curled up some against the end of my toes. I tried to wear them again, a couple of times, to see if they would return to their former length, but NO, my feel HURT! To say that I am disappointed is an understatement. It cost me about 5 bucks for each shift I wore them! I am not pleased!

I love the look of these shoes. Unfortunately I will be returning them. I ordered a 2E width. They are extremely narrow and fit more like a regular wide would fit.

I am so disappointed in the change in the sole of this style. I loved the older version and walked everywhere in them.

I am an constant consumer of New Balance. Unfortunately, the sole of the left shoe is falling apart after 2 weeks. Now, this is rare as I have purchased these in the past. Another disappointment is that I reached out to Customer Service after sending pictures and still haven't had a response?

This is my Second pair. First pair great and helped ease knee pain so I wore them almost all the time. This pair hurt my feet. Makes my knees hurt more. Ridiculous at over $100.

This is my second pair. My first pair was great, helped immeasurably with my knees. I had a difficult time finding the same style, 1080. The new pair is very uncomfortable, the fresh foam inserts are the problem. Pain is lessened if I wear the shoes without the inserts but then they don't fit properly. Why can't consistency be maintained? Especially on an item that sells for over $100.

If you ever owned v6, you will not like these. Why does a company change the style when everyone loves them? V6 had more cushioning and a wider toe box-I usually wear a 10W, but had to get V8 in a half size larger. I've worn them twice and both times my feet hurt. Very disappointed and now looking at other brands for cushioned shoes. If New Balance actually reads the reviews, maybe they will go back to the way they used to make these shoes. From the comments I've read, others feel the same way I do.

I have worn previous models of this shoe and loved v6. This version is way too stiff and returned them. Go back to the technology of v6.

I am 5'8", 150 lbs, wear a size 10 street shoe and a 10.5 running shoe, and I run an average of 24-30 miles weekly. I have been wearing Hokas for years now and the newest version of my fave shoe is disappointing so I decided to branch out and see how New Balance is managing the cushioned shoe realm. I did my research and read blogs & reviews before putting the money down on these spendy shoes, and I can not run in them. The heel cushion is fine but I am a mid-foot striker, and I found the response a complete zero. The toe box is so wide, I feel like my feet are just flapping on the pavement. There is no spring, no energy, and I found my legs fatiguing quickly on runs further than a 10k. I do not recommend these shoes to anyone. I will be using them to walk the dog and continuing my search for my Hoka replacements.

So, it is getting harder and harder to find a decent walking shoe in any brand. They seem to have gone the way of the dinosaur in favor of these uber-cusioned running shoes. For decades, I have worn New Balance stability walking shoes. Stability, NOT motion control with the RollBar. This category is all but nonexistant from what I can find. I have worn the WW661 for 7 years (I bought 5 different pair) with wonderful success. Why must New Balance always discontinue a good thing? For those of use with problem feet and other physical problems, this is a serious issue. ANYWAY, after trying a few walking shoes that were nothing like what I was used to, I tried these shoes at the assurance of the sales rep that "you can walk in a running shoe although you can't run in walking shoe" ( I have heard this for years, but never really agreed with it, for good reason as I would discover), When I tried them on, the cushioning felt amazing, like it was custom-made for my foot. Well, that was the last time they felt good. When I got them home and tried them on around the house, I could tell immediately I had made a mistake. My body was completely unstable and unsupported. After wearing them for about an hour, my hips, back, neck, and shins were in complete agony. I did some research, and it turns out all these super-comfy, ridiculously padded shoes are doing us more harm than good in the long run, even for runners, but especially for walkers. Think shin splints and ankle sprains. Anyway, these went immediately back to the store. I am so discouraged with the direction New Balance has taken their shoes. Bring back the 661 or another stability walking shoe!!! Please!