Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

They are pretty comfortable. I doing a lot of walking on tiled floors, for my job, and so far so good.

I have been buying this type shoe for 20 years. I can get it in wide and it is comfortable. I can use them a long time before they have to be thrown away. I gave it a four stars because for the last 5-10 years there has been a tendency for the glue on the soles of these shoes to let loose. Not always and not on all shoes, but it is a problem. Also, the interiors don't last more than about five months without developing holes in the fabric. I use shoe goop to re-glue the soles and ignore the holes in the fabric. So, could be better but as good as anything else I've found.

I really liked the look and overall feel of the shoe, but the toe box was just a bit too tight for me. I wear a 10.5 Regular, but sometimes need just a little extra room near the toes. These rubbed my little toes just a little too much so I had to return them (and was promptly refunded - thanks New Balance!).

I wear these just about everyday. I was pleasantly surprised the first time I put them on. Nice cushion, fit is what I expected. Gave only 4 stars because I haven't had them long enough to see how well they last. I would recommend these shoes.

I've worn these shoes about 10 times. They have taken a little more break in time than my Footjoys normally do.

I have a problem getting blisters on my left foot. Not sure if it is my foot or the shoe.

I've tried numerous times to call to get return label for bigger size. On hold way to long.

The fit is as described and very comfortable I will Buy more.

I bought these shoes to replace my worn-out pair that I had been buying for years by no longer available. They are comfortable, but do not give as much support in the heel to keep my plantar fasciitis quiet.

I have already bought these shoes twice before. Works great for my job.

Makes a work shoe for me, sturdy construction and comfortable

New Balance is not the best, most comfortable or most durable shoe around, but it's the only one I can find sold in honest widths. I have a wide foot and, as a result, have worn nothing but New Balance for years. They are OK.

Fit is accurate. Feel a bit bulky to me for walking but perhaps I'll get used to them. Comfortable as always

After having a bad experience with Asics, I turned back to New Balance to get my shoes, so I got my hands on a pair of these at a cheap sports shop on Yonge and Steeles in Size 11.5 2E. It fits me very well and isn't too hard on the ankles. Nothing too special, but it's a very good budget shoe for general use. I hope my next shoe buying experience is just as good as the one I had recently with this shoe.

Great walking shoes for my daily hikes on the island

I love my new balance shoes. I am not a shoe hog by any sense of the word. I have one pair of dress boots, one pair of snow boots, one pair of sandals and one pair of tennis shoes. My last pair of new balance did me proud for 12 years but the soles were well worn and it was time for some new shoes. Ones with traction. I love that new balance offers wide width shoes, they are hard to come by. I like my new pair though the insoles could have more cushioning. I wore the a few times on errands to break them in and then went out for a walk on our first nice day. I ended up with blisters on the balls of both of my feet right near my toes. Now I need for them to heal before my next foray, which will be to the store to buy some cushy insole inserts.

Need a shoe with a wide toe box. On my feet 10 - 12 hrs daily. Till the end of the day, ties feel cramped. Also may be this style but a list weight.

I have worn the same size New Balance for 40+ years. i ordered these shoes and they are about 1/2 size too small. I will see if they stretch over time.

Love the 608 for what it is. Faithful consumer for 20 years. New Balance is better when made in USA.

I have not used at this point but will very shorty

I have purchased these shoes before, I liked them as they were comfortable, and light weight. I had yo return these as I needed a half size bigger. Shoes are the right size, its just now I have to wear a brace on my right foot, and I needed a half size larger then I ordered.

Needs more arch support, and for a 4E it was too narrow. I put shoe stretcher in one to make it wider. Takes a month or so to stay stretched, so I'll know in a week if it's going to work out.