Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

I ordered 608V5 in my usual size, 8 1/2 Standard, but the toe box is too short (my toes touch the front of the shoe) and narrow, very tight across the width. I like the shoe, but I don't know whether to order a 9 Standard or 9 Wide. \_()_/ Suggestions?

I use this style of New Balance shoes for walking and biking. They offer good support and stability. The only downside is that mud and small rocks get stuck in the treads, and so you track them into the house. I have to remind myself to take them off upon returning home.

Used for casual wear ,walking etc .Shoes are the wide version & fit well . Like that they are not made in China , not USA , BUT still a plus not from China !

just for walking, one sneakers sole was loose but other than that fits great and already broken in

I've had 2 or 3 pairs of 608s before. They were my most comfortable shoes for daily work and wear and for walking (not vigorous hiking). The heel support in the new ones is inferior -- too soft. The old ones (in my usual size) were tight in the toes. The new ones, EE width, are fine in the toes but less snug overall.

I want to correct part of what I said in previous review. After wearing the shoes for several days they are more comfortable and feel like my old 608's. I would buy this shoe again. I am sorry for the bad review that I gave earlier. I was wrong.

Much more narrow toe box than my last pair. But they are still decent shoes.

Fit well. Comfortable to walk in. I generally wear them to and from the gym and around the house for walking. Haven't used them on the treadmill yet but I feel confident they will be great.

nice shoes but soles seem to come off but I still buy them

True to size, unfortunately B width fits me better, but it's not available. D is "close enough" with sweat socks. Quality is good as I have come to expect from NewBalance

Walk/Jogging with 16 month old German Shepherd with plantar facitis inserts

I have Gout, the Black breathing line comes down right on top of my Bunion, it turned my bunion fire engine red in about 20 minutes , but it a great shoe for most people I'm sure, Not Me. I have used New balance for many years with no problem, just this model isn't for me.

The fit and comfort are good. Initially the flexibility around the toe box is a little stiff, but I imagine that will loosen up over time. I've only had them for 2 weeks.

Comfortable wear. Looks great. Fits true to the size I ordered.

My hard to fit feet are comfy in the NB 608 v5, after some breaking in.

The NB 608V5 tends to make your feet sweat, unlike previous versions. Older 608's had a bit of leather or leather-like strip up the complete center of the tongue. The new ones don't, and that seems to let the tongue crab towards your toes. All and all, not a bad shoe. Liked the older versions better.

This is my third pair of 608's. I work on my feet most of the day. My feet sweat some in them in the summer. but I love these sneaks.

The memory foam inserts just add too the super comfort of these shoes!

Great shoes, although I wish they had more cushion

Have purchased earlier versions of this sneaker and they fit well. Wear well. Do not wear out fast. I do a lot of walking and these are good stuff!

I like this color. Itis hard to find anything in the brown tones. I did have to return my normal size and go up to the nearest 1/2 size for it to be comfortable. Still not perfect but a lot better!

I have a wide foot and your shoes offer a selection of widths in most case (mostly boring white). Would like to see a better selection of width in more fashionable styles and colors.

I wanted an all leather shoe for ease of cleaning to use for walking and going to the gym. I've previously purchased 990s, 624s, and 574s. The 574s make a good "knock around" casual shoe. The 990s are my favorite for walking, but they're pricey and seem to be getting pricier every year. The 624s work great. I wanted to try these, as well. I got the ones in black and white. Nice looking shoe. Wide enough for comfort, good padding, but support is better on the 624s. I put in a well-reviewed aftermarket insole that ran around 21 bucks and had good arch support and that made a big difference, as I have flat feet and plantar fasciitis. With the insoles, these make great walking shoes. I might even try wearing them at work, where I am on my feet all day.