Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5
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70%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
5%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
88%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
83%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Not as comfortable as version 4 however, seems to have more padding in the footbed. Heal cup is a little large. I would buy them again. Great shoe for the price.
Phil,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This is the third pair of New Balance walking shoes which I have bought. They provide excellent support and are very comfortable. I would have preferred to buy the shoes in an E width, but this was not available. I tried the EE width and found them too wide. The D width is a bit snug, but I wear them anyway. Otherwise, I have no complaints about these shoes. I recommend New Balance to anyone looking for walking/running/cross-training shoes.
Paul,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Ordered black & white, received all white, but my husband was happy with the fit and decided white would be okay.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have been wearing the 608 for many years. Now they run much smaller
JL,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Shoes are nice but they rise too high and rub against my ankles.
Joe, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The width on these shoes is larger that expected. Normally these shoes run true....not this pair.
Pops,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Fit was good, mostly the price was the right price.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
As a volleyball official, I need a pair of all black shoes for high school and all white shoes for college. I bought two pairs of these and they work great! A little on the stiff side, but after working multiple tournaments, I am happy with this purchase.
Sam T,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I would like longer shoe laces. Not sure why I have to have more characters....
Footballhistorian,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Good solid tennis sneaker with good value
Long lasting
Mac,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Very good wearing shoe. A couple of years ago, I got a pair that didn't feel as though they had the support I was used to. I bought 2 pair this time, one for good and one for work. One of the pair again does not feel as supportive as the other, and my body feels it. I'm not sure what is going on, have they redesigned the shoe and it's not as expected, or did I just get a dud . . .
Trud,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I use the New Balance Shoes for walking exercise in the morning and afternoon
Carl,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is the 3rd. pair of these I have purchased, but something changed from the last pair. I have been wearing these for 3 months and am always uncomfortable with them. They seem too small and sometimes hurt my feet. Maybe the source changed from where they are made.
I'd also recommend:
Nike
Stanton, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have a D width women's feet. Lately having foot pain. I tried these shoes with a shoe insert and they are relieving the pain. Very happy and hard to get wide tennis shoes.
Kp,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I wear a 4E and sometimes the shoes are not true to size in the width. These are so I bought another color. Very good value.
Only 4 stars because the leather is not as supple as other shoes I have received from NB.
Steve R,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have a problem with the bottom of shoe. a shovel caught the underside where it came loose. I fell and sprained wrist because of that. I hope this pair doesn't come loose like the pair I will throw away.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Joseph, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have always loved New Balance shoes. The new design is nice. I find they seems a little bigger than normal. But they are awesome!!
Tikiwil,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I had a pair of these shoes before and they were great. I was very happy to find new ones online with my special size (9.5 4E).
Mik,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I am still in the process of breaking the shoes in, but they seem to offer good traction and don't squeak on tile floors when sole is wet. The insole is removable. The included insole has a "knobby" feeling like they are supposed to massage or change pressure points. The arch could stand to be a little higher. I wanted a "B" width but these were only available in "D" and my foot does not seem to be flopping around inside of them. After wearing them for 4 hours, walking around in malls and other places, I got the usual break in foot pains, but the shoes did not feel hot or make my feet sweat. Overall, a good value for the price and they were one of the few shoes in my size (15) that were all white and under $100.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Comfortable shoes. White for the summer. Functional for my needs.
Nick N,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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We tried 3 pairs of athletic shoes for hubby. He wears a 9 ½ Wide. He kept the other New Balance and a saucony but this one is going back. He says it was not nearly as comfortable and did not feel like a wide.
I'd also recommend:
Hubby likes Saucony too.
Peggy, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I recently purchased a pair of 608s and experienced pain in one toe (right foot next to the smallest) and this had never happened before. The pain was quite severe and persisted for over a week so I've been using an adjustable shoe tree every day for a week to stretch it out. Today I'm not experiencing the pain so the shoe tree stretching may have solved my problem (fingers crossed). I will continue to buy New Balance and will consider ordering a half size larger the next pair I I buy.
Hank,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought them mainly for work and It is my first time wearing shoes with your comfort insole. They came in with one of the insoles popped out and that shoe gave me some fit problems for a while. After I broke them in they were comfortable however if you work a job wear you standing a lot I wouldn't recommend them because the insole puts unnecessary pressure on your foot in places it doesn't need. If I hadn't had to used them and wore them for so long, I would have returned them for a wider size to see is my comfort level would be different. But overall it's a good shoe with a insole that you have to get used to wearing. Size 12.5 2E
Jamie, G,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Fit well even on my narrow feet. Well cushioned making long walks easier on the feet.
The W,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Pro: Cushy sole, very comfortable
Con: narrow toe area
Leah T,
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