Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

Shoe is just fine. The customer service reps could help me out quickly, but their hands are so tied by the protocols in place, that it took nearly 10 days to solve a problem that could have been handled in the first phone call, which btw, I was on hold for 45 minutes. I had four more follow up phone calls to solve my concern, all with minimum hold times of 10-15 minutes, some much longer. Just allow the rep to help the customer immediately if it is less than $25!!!

Sneaker is well made good ankle and arch support not a fancy design but pretty enough. So far it seems comfortable This shoe is a bit heavy and bulky. It needs to be made lighter.

I have very wide "Fred Flintstone" feet. These are good in 4E but I really wish they made 6E like they used to make. Don't understand why they stopped offering 6E width sneakers.

I wanted a white chunky sneaker. I didn't really want something super mainstream like off whites, or Air Force 1s. I wanted something less known and this shoe was perfect! I've dressed it up and down, and haven't found a outfit yet it didn't work with. Works well for a more budget friendly option too. It's also not very popular so it's cool to have something unique. I wish they were a little more comfortable like the 990s though. After standing in one place for a long time I notice my feet start to get sore. But it's due to there's not much arch support in these compared to other new balances. But I'm prone to foot issues so your average Joe would have no problem in these I'm sure. Very comfy in other ways.

It's the only shoes other than his sliders that he will wear and it has been that way for 10 years or more.

I have purchased all white shoes three times now and each pair lasts a long time. They are a comfortable fit and I like the extra wide shoe.

My shoe size is 8 1/2 medium width. I ordered 1/2 size larger and wish I ordered my true size. I have another pair of this same 608 cross trainer at my true size and the fit is better. I would have rated 5 stars if my true size was ordered.

I use as dress shoe and walking shoe. nice variety in widths.

After wearing them 9 to 19 time they became very comfortable.

I recently purchased both a 608 and a 624, which I use for different purposes (daily wear vs. aerobic exercising). Both are competent shoes, though they come with DANGEROUSLY long laces that requiring replacing before the shoes can be safely worn. The 624 has an advantage in that there's a plastic insert for the top two sets of lace holes. The 608 only has the leather top, and I've had laces saw their way through the top holes. The other noticeable difference is that the tongue slits that help keep the tongue centered are higher up on the 608. The 608 consequently does a slightly better job of keeping the tongue in place than the 624, though at the expense of making it a bit more difficult to loosen the laces to take the shoes off. The 608 and 624 used to have the same soles, but the 608V5 sports a new design. If it's better, I wonder why it isn't also on the 624.

I do all of my everyday tasks with your fabulous sneakers. They hug my feet all day and make me feel all powerful and ready for anything.

Great fit, comfortable, can say no more, NB is my favorite shoe.

These shoes have great cushioning, which I need for 8 hours a day on a concrete floor. I put on 12 - 20,000 steps per shift, and my feet feel good at the end of the day. Time will tell on their durability. I have added a slightly stiff aftermarket insole, but the cushioning is still great.

flat bottom choe is excellent for hard surfaces. Especially blacktop for Pickelball play.

I've worn this style NB shoe for about five years. Usually a new pair every 9-12 months. It's getting very hard to find shoes that are leather.not mesh. I use them for both work and "Saturday" wear and find them comfortable. Because they are leather they keep my feet clean, warm and dry. Mesh shoes just don't work for my every day wearing. My previous style number was difficult to find this time around so I chose this model. Basically they are equivalent to my preferred model EXCEPT for the soles. These are promoted as "work" shoes and they have a more "indoor" sole pattern.very smooth slip resistant style- not the more rugged walking or sports type of sole. I will be keeping them mostly because leather sneakers are getting pretty hard to find.

So far these shoe seem to be durable, comfortable and sturdy. I am flat-footed and the shoes appear to be helping me to take more steady turns in the kitchen.

The right had an imperfection. Sent both shoes back. Something went wrong with the return. No chance to call. service has been very good.

Great Shoe, purchasing 5th pair, but the last pair did not last. DS went on a retreat, the front part unglued, but he was doing quite a bit of walking and on rough terrain in the hill country, so we are purchasing his 5th pair

Great shoe - please do not change the style. How about more choice in colors ?

We have been purchasing shoes from New Balance for our son since he was just a little lad. With (now) size 15 with a 4E width, nothing comes close to the options that we have found with New Balance for sturdy construction and supportive footwear.

I ordered these shoes for walking. I have worn NB shoes for years because they have been the best fit for me. I purchased these shoes because I wanted something with more leather for colder days. I have not used leather walkers for some time. These are well constructed and for the most part comfortable but they need breaking in unlike lighter more flexible styles. I do wish the toe box was a bit wider.

I hate breaking in new shoes. My heel has been killing me but I think it was because my previous sneakers were broken down inside. My heel is now starting to feel better after I have worn these new ones for a few weeks. I just wish because of the type of work that I do they had a sole that was not quite so slippery on a wet floor.

I like these shoes, I'm into my second pair, but I do have a question/comment/aggravation: why are the shoelaces so long? I tie them in a double knot with loops as big as possible without walking on them and still the lace tips are touching the ground. Can't you use shorter laces?