Customer Reviews New Balance WA900v1 Walking

I wear a 6 1/2 D in NB sneakers and have had a hard time finding the correct size in this style. It's 6 1/2 B. These shoes are super wide!

I prefer the old 801, which was more comfortable and looked nicer. However, you can't get them, so get these. They run about 1/2 size larger. I had to return them. Way too roomy. The 1/2 size smaller was better, though still not snug. Alas, my old 801's are way more comfortable .

I have a 3 pairs of New Balance sneakers that are 6 1/2 D so I thought these would be perfect. They turned out to be way too big, even with socks. I'm trying a pair that is a size smaller.

Very nice looking shoe, unfortunately, I have a bunion on one foot, and even the wide width was painful, ordered the next size up, hoping it fits better

I liked these shoes but they were a bit too wide/loose. I usually wear a medium width and that is what I ordered. They also did not have as much arch support as I wanted.

I've only had them a short time but I have mixed feelings about the New Balance WA900v1 Walking Shoe in Air/MoroccanTile/Guava. First, the down side. I should have listened to the many reviews that said the shoes felt large. I ordered them in my New Balance go-to size and then had to order down a half size. The biggest issue I have is the weird puckering at the toes. I have never experienced this with New Balance shoes. I saw a review with the same complaint and thought the shoes must have been defective but mine are similar. On the positive side, after I got the sizing right the shoes are super comfortable and the color is very pretty. I decided to keep them because I like New Balance and these are so comfortable but I really miss the New Balance slip-ons that I owned in the past.

Like em alot. def generous sizing (had to exchange 9 1/2 for 9). have two pairs from three years ago, like Everything else in clothing, shoes the are now more $ and probably will not last as long BUT, awesome comfort, very breathable. im looking every morning for the markdown price, lol

Buy a whole size smaller. I have ordered this shoe in a 10, 11, and 12 medium. Normally, I wear a 12 (left) and 11 (right). I am ending up with an 11 (left) and 10 (right). This is a mixed bag for me. I am a BIG 12 on the left foot, and the 11 fits, and the 10 fits my right foot. There is plenty of room to spare in length and width. I guess this is kinda good, because often my left foot is BIGGER than a normal size 12 shoe. However, I would appreciate consistent sizing. I also wear a men's size 12! That's how big my foot is, and I am shaking my head that I am wearing a ladies' size 11.

These are a very comfortable walking shoe. My fear is that they might fly off when walking, however so far no issues. I prefer an open back shoe because I have ingrown toenails. The space in the toe area is perfect for me.

I’ve worn a pair of original 801s for years. Finally had to replace with this new 900 version. As others have stated, the 900 runs longer and wider than the original 801. I wore 9 D (wide) in the 801, but take an 8 1/2 B in the 900. It doesn’t look larger or wider at first glance. Sole to sole comparison shows the 8 1/2 to be almost identical in length to my old 9, perhaps shorter by a tiny fraction. The medium fits like the old wide. I tried both 8 1/2 D & B and the D was impossibly wide, even with socks. Fit is the same, leaves about 1/2 inch space between my big toe and front end of shoe. I like having that room because these are the shoes I use after sweaty fitness classes when my feet are largest. I also have a space behind my heel and the rear edge of shoe which again is my personal preference. However, the 900 design has a lip, about 3/8 inch, at that rear edge which is annoying. It feels like the shoe is going to fall off my foot. The 900 fits my foot in length identical to the 801. But there’s something different, perhaps in the design of the width and certainly that clunky lip, that makes the 900 feel uncomfortable. I’d prefer a true slip on without the lip. It’s not high enough to keep the foot centered, nor low enough to ignore. I’m going to try an 8 B to see if I can get a better fit— this is my most used shoe style for quick trips outside, to the gym, etc.. The arch support is okay, not as much as I like for my high arches. I may try adding an arch support to see if it will help increase support and take up enough space to make it fit better. My best advice to others: start a half size smaller than your normal fitness shoe size; if you are a normal D or wide, the B or medium will probably fit; if you are a EE or extra wide, then the D will probably work for you. I’ll never understand why the fit last or basic design of a winner of a shoe has to be changed by product gurus. New colors and materials, sure, but please keep the fit.

Great slide...just a bit wide - especially at the top of the shoe towards the ankle

I am an 8 1/2 in athletic shoes, and an 8 in these was perfect. Size 8 is my normal nonathletic shoe size. I have the 990 NB mule from 3 years ago. They hug the foot more, have more arch support, and have a higher back which is much better. This 900 mule seems to fit looser, and the back iser lower. You could walk out of the shoe. There is a moderate arch. That being said, I am keeping them as house shoes.

I have a pair of the old 801s that I have worn for years. I found these are quite a bit wider. Since I will wear these mostly at home, I chose to keep them and wear a thick sock with them. They are quite comfortable right out of the box. I would have also liked the suede material instead of the new mesh. I wonder about wearing them in winter.

Sneakers are very stiff and constructed compared to other previous New Balance clogs or mules. They could be more comfortable than they are. I've tried every other brand as well, Easy Spirit, Sketchers etc... and these are better than most of the other brands. There is one Easy Spirit shoe that looks a little better and is not quite so stiff. I rue the day New Balance stopped making style 801. I am so frustrated trying every imaginal sport casual walking clog or mule and nothing has worked in all the years since New Balance stopped producing style 801. I had scoured the internet and bought every pair available (so few). So I had several white pairs, and I've kept washing them over and over in the machine. They come out clean and fresh but, they're unquestionably shot - seams are opening, ends are frayed, but they are clean! The problem is nothing compares. If you agree with me, reach out here and let Zappos know, and reach out to New Balance. Maybe they're tuned in to us and will make our dreams come true.

Heels seems wide and I kept slipping side to side in shoe. Also, feels like I could fall backwards as my heel seemed to go lower than toes somehow. Like them, but just think I will get a twisted ankle from the lack of stability. Also the "N" is very reflective and lights up in dark house with just lamps on.

Super cute and comfortable. Glad the slip on option is back!