Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

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.

the only thing is i don't like is the color i prefer the brown/ blue or brown/pink they use to be, please bring them back. also there not the 608v5 that i ordered, there just the 608

Only problems was length and type of shoe laces.Otherwise great

This is my choice for everyday usage. Great product!

Perfect fit - looks right with a little "throwback" appeal. Feels right - not too tight or loose. Just right.