Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

I purchased the black new balance and returned it the next day. Didnt feel like leather and it runs small.

Am wearing the shoe for a time, hoping that it will prove better with wear.

I have worn New Balance shoes for years. Buying them off the internet is risky. The new shoes I received fit well, but feel hard. Had to insert a new insert. They just feel heavy and hard and make a loud noise when walking on hard wood floors.

Gave it a lower rating only because of the way they fit. The sides have been raised about 1/2 inch and by the end of the 1st day wearing this style, could hardly walk because the sides hit ankle bones at all 4 points. Had to put 1/2 inch sole inserts inside shoes to continue wearing them. The other NB changes, such as the normal toe shape instead of looking like Mickey Mouse shoes, were an improvement. Have to order on-line because a 12-1/2 size is not carried in local stores and a size 13 is to large. This style may fit you right out of the box but I will continue to try to order something else the fits like my older NB walking shoes that were made in the USA too.

I have difficult to fit feet. I had an old pair of New Balance sneakers (size 11 1/2, EEE) that were a perfect fit, so I wanted the same again. But none of the shoes I look at came in EEE. I wound up buying 11 1/2 EEEE, which turn out to be too wide. I'm a little disappointed the new pair don't fit as well.

Unfortunately it seems something changed either with sizing, or materials used. The fit is not as comfortable as the 608 v4 I usually purchase. The 604 v4 I found was the best fit ever, but recently I cannot find it in colors other than brown, or chocolate brown. I want a pair of black 608 v4 and I cannot find them anywhere. Online or in New Balance stores. The 608 v 5 falls short as far as being as comfortable as the 608 v4.

walking, installed an additional liner, OK now, also dry in wet weather, still like leather in cool weather. may buy a ventilated lighter sneaker in warmer weather,I need a higher heel for chronic back problem

I wear orthopedic inserts in my sneakers and have for years and have worn NB sneakers for as long as I can remember. I need size 9 2E. I returned a pair of sneakers that were way too narrow to be 2E. I like this new pair a little better but still still slightly tight. I'm hoping they will stretch so I can put in the inserts. My current 623's are perfect right out of the box as have been all the previous cross trainers I have purchased. I wish the sizing was more regular.

The right shoe is smaller than the left, and no, my right foot is not bigger than my left.

Like that they are white and mostly leather type instead of breathable, good for winter however the soles are slippery on certain surfaces which is not good for what I wanted them for. I always buy a 4E width (these are men's) and these actually are too small as they hurt my feet so I think you may have to go up on your width size. The other shoes I have bought from NB are great because they are wide enough for me.

I am on my feet at work and this shoe does nothing to help. My feet and legs hurt and I only work 6 hours. Won't buy it again.

Got these for work in a restaurant because of the non slip. They are better than sneakers or gym shoes or whatever they call them where you live, but not great at all if I walk past the dishwasher's wet floor. Also the "vent" area tends to run against the top of my for near the pinky toe and gets really uncomfortable by end of shift. Neither issue enough to return the shoes, but was hoping for something better given the price. Will look elsewhere when it's time for a new pair.

I've worn this shoe before. I wear it for coaching football. The leather shoe is good for dewy grass, and is dryer and warmer in winter, This pair is not as comfortable. The stitching under the insole is rough and has caused me discomfort.

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I had previously ordered this shoe from another vendor in white and was quite happy with it - fit well, decent cushionin for a variety of training activities. I ordered another pair in black from NB directly but found it to be much stiffer and less cushioned than the white pair. Unfortunately, the black pair was returned.

I bought two pairs of exact same model/size...one black and one white. This model is the exact same shoe I have ordered for years. The black pair fit fine, the white pair was a whole size too large even though it said the correct size ordered. Returned the white pair and ordered a second pair 1/2 size smaller. They were so short my toes were jammed in the end. Returned them as well. The uunfortunate part is this is not the first time this has happened. Cannot understand how ordering two pair of the same model/size etc. And only different colors can always be so inconsistent in size. If this had been the first time it had happened I might be inclined to excuse it; however, it has occurred multiple times over multiple years. Sadly, will need to buy my shoes elsewhere.

Took a long time to receive Terrible shipping. Should have been told it would take so long.

I ordered replacements for my work shoes. The old ones had a pull tab that was large enough that I could slip my fingers into them. The replacments, the same model per the NB representative, did not have pull tabs that were large enough. This makes putting the shoes on a little more difficult for me.

I had a problem with two pairs of these but thought I'd give them another chance.

I currently have a pair of 608's, need new pair for new orthrodics. My measured shoe size is 9N. Ordered 9N, too small, ordered 9.5N, too small, ordered 10N too small (toe touching end).

I have always wornNB shoes in a 10 1/2 EE until recently. I ordered these in 10 1/2 but they are short so am returning them say my local LL Bean store and have reordered a pair in 11 EE.

These shoes fit perfectly but the laces are about 10 inches too long. Had to order some new laces or take the shoes back. I have a short wide foot so it's hard for me to even find shoes to wear.