Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

Been wearing the 517s. The 608 is Not even close to as good. Of a shoe. Couldn't find the 517 in my size so I took a shot! Oh well

There is less room in the toe box - Ive owned and loved previous versions of the 608, but in this one (same size) my big toe hits the tip of the shoe (note - I wear orthotics, which wasnt a problem with previous 608s). The heel area is also looser, so that my heel comes out of the shoe when I walk. I will try a different style and hope for a better fit.

Almost the same shoe I have been purchasing for the last 25 yrs. This pair is having a long break-in period. Most of the past shoes had almost no break-in needed.

All I ware are the 608s. Getting Less An Less time Out of THEM. Very disappointed they're not lasting For The Price.

I like the shoes, however when I wear them with regular socks they are tight, so I have to wear thin socks. I should have gone a half size bigger.

The right was fabulous but the left shoe has something going on with the stitching under the tongue. If I had kept them it would have caused a blister. The return process was ok. Wasn't the easiest to navigate, but I figured it out.

After 5 months the sole delaminated from the shoe. Another pair had the same problem after about 7 months

I have bought these shoes several times and they feel great. However this time the right shoe seems narrower. It hurts my right foot if I wear them very long. I hope they stretch out so they won't hurt my foot when I wear them.

These shoes are very stiff and are clunky when walking.

The way these are stitched, they are not comfortable inside by bunion and big toe. Buy wider than you expect and it may help with problem.

A friend gave me a pair of 608V4. Most comfortable shoe I ever worn!!! Tried to order on line the exact type, no luck it seems that they don't make them anymore; so i purchased 608v5 thinking its close, this shoe is not comfortable, stiff shoe, cushioning is poor. I work in a hospital and floors will tear your feet up.

I ware these shoes everyday and have been buying them for years. I just bought two pairs of these and the toe box is very narrow and curved, which isn't comfortable on the toes. The two pair I bought before these had a wider and straighter two box and were more comfortable. I've seen the 608 change a lot over the years and it hasn't always been for the better. Please consider the impact that these types of changes can have before moving forward with them.

I have trouble finding comfortable shoes so have tried several pairs this spring. I thought these would work for me but after several attempts I'm sending them back. The foot bed to me in hard and not supportive, the shoes seem too big although this is my usual size. The sole seems stiff and unresponsive.

I don't think that new balance will make the model as it used to. the old model had more cushion around the ankle and more cushion in the sole. But, it is still worth wearing

I use this shoe for work they are really comfortable great grip but they don't breathe this well as they could my feet are always sweaty and I have to change my socks

Not as supportive as I thought it would be. Ok shoe.