Customer Reviews New Balance Classics WL574V2

On August 6, 2021, I ordered NB WL574, 12B, Asin:B08P2C3FBL, Color: Black/Pink Glo, and I absolutely love them. They were made in Viet Nam. The fit is perfect for my wide toes, and the support very good for my damaged right foot. Today, 03-15-22, I received NB WL574v2, 12B, New Balance Classics ASINB06XX596VF, Color: White/White. Even though these shoes look very much like my previous pair, they don't feel the same. They were made in China. The tongue is not padded, bunches up on top of my foot, and is scratchy. The padding around the ankle isn't as thick. The right shoe doesn't support my right foot as well which is partly to blame on the padding around the ankle. I'm not sure all of the reasons for the big difference in the amount of support, perhaps Viet Nam's construction techniques vs. China's, but I'm very disappointed that I did not receive shoes today that measure up to the ones I received 8 months ago. I expected them to feel much the same. This new pair isn't going to work for me. Very disappointing... If you have no foot issues, this is a shoe with plenty of room for your toes. I can rarely find shoes that don't cramp my toes, and I try on many pairs before my forefoot and toes are happy.

I have always worn 7 wide New Balance shoes. However, this 574 v2 seems a bit short. Since they did not have this available in 7-1/2 wide, I opted for the 574 (no v2) and ordered 7-1/2 wide. They fit quite nicely and I am happy with them.

I usually wear a 9 or 9.5. I ordered the 9.5. They fit better than the 9 as I have long skinny feet

It has no cushion in the plantar area. Hit my big toe thogh is my correct size.

These are ridiculously wide. I normally wear a 7.5 and I have a wider right foot. When tied, these almost flop on my feet so I wear them as slides/uggs to run in and out of house with kids and dogs. If you have narrow feet, skip.

I ordered wide, but its too wide in the arch and ankle, I mistakenly thought it would just be wide in the toe box. I returned and ordered the medium width, which has room in the toe box.

These are great for walking the dog, snazzy sneaker Saturday and being comfy. I scotch guarded mine and have found them super nice for winter... they keep your feet warm. The only draw back for me is the tongue of the shoe tucking inward on the sides a little bit. Nothing is perfect.... I also have orthotics I wear in addition to these shoes and it all works out fine. Go for it. You’ll get compliments from baby boomers, millennials and gen z. They are a shoe for all!

So many reviews saying to order up a half size at least... I am a solid 10 and got a 10.5 and was swimming in it. These are very cute Seahawks colored shoes (I’m a fan) but debating whether or not sizing down will help with the wide toe box. Kinda bummed. I don’t even have that narrow of feet!

Very comfortable. Slightly wide if you have a narrow foot. Would recommend.

I love this shoe....but, I wear a 7 and needed to return for a 6.5.

I don’t like the thin tongue on this version… Choose your versions wisely. Look at the colors and see which tongue you like the best because this one is not as cushy as the other pair that I bought.

Great looking and super comfortable! Slightly small so order 1/2 size up. I recommend this shoe to all.

I've had these shoes for 3 months now and have worn them nearly every day since simply because they're my latest sneakers - not because I am blown away by them. I wear them to get to and from work, and then here and there on the weekends. They're just a middle-of-the-road sort of shoe for me -- not great, but nothing really bad that I can point to. They are slightly too narrow for me. I have bunions and depending on the shoe and brand, I sometimes go with a wide. They haven't done me any real harm, but when it's time to get a new pair of daily walkers, I won't be repurchasing these.

they didn't have to comfort i'm used to with NB shoes, maybe because they don't have the foam cushion. but they are cute.

I’m a big converse fan and this was my first go at big girl athletic shoes. My goal was that While they’re still fashionable they also would suit me for long walks or playing outside with the kiddos. They feel true to size and have plenty of cushioning. However my feet feel hot and clunky. The toe box is actually square....not tapered and they’re not really washable. I love being able to toss my sneaks in the wash and look like they’re brand new. These sadly don’t make the cut. Also they appear taupe in the photos but are truly a very light gray.

Black suede bled into white base, turning the white black. Disappointing for brand and pricepoint.

I wanted so badly to love this shoe, but it was not meant to be. The sole felt like cardboard, no padding at all. Even though I ordered a wide and half size larger than usual, my toes still felt cramped. I kept wearing them around the house, thinking they would loosen up a little, but did not happen. When I finally developed a blister on my heel, I gave up, sadly.

I shouldn’t have listened to the reviews that the sneaker ran small. I ordered a 1/2 size up and they were way too big. I returned them. I didn’t re-order in my size because I felt there was not going to be enough depth in the heel to accommodate my custom orthotic. I think my heel would have kept slipping up. Still searching for the right sneaker!

I don't know what happened! A New Balance 10.5 is too big and a 10 is too small. We used to be a perfect fit. I am disappointed. These shoes are so cute (and the endless color choices.....sigh..................).

The tongue on the shoe looks very cheap and is bulky which made for a poor fit.

I normally wear a 9W, but that felt too small, so then got the 9 1/2W. They are comfortable but now noticing almost too big and am almost tripping...

I have a pair of 574 that I LOVE. I ordered them 1/2 larger than my normal, and they are perfect. Wanted a second pair - I got the "Magnet / Black" which have a sweatshirt type fabric with suede. They feel a whole size bigger than my first pair. Will return but now Zappos is sold out of the size I need. Bummed - I wish the sizing was more reliable : (