Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

no ortho support, was expecting better from New Balance

I bought these shoes after reading the reviews thinking they would be comfortable wearing for eight hours or more. They are not good for all day standing. The left inside tongue of the shoe is not centered so I'm constantly moving it where it should be. I have been wearing NB shoes for many years and never have I had any problems until now. Very disappointing. I'm looking around for something more comfortable that won't make my feet hurt at the end of the day. These particular shoes were rated top 10 for eight hours of standing comfortably. Not so.

I am a Previous 608 customer but these were uncomfortable and hurt my feet so I returned them. I bought the 940 and 860 and I am happy with them, But I would like a model in all Black so I can wear them to work, like my 990's are all black.

I bought these shoes because of the availability of the "wide" size option. However, the shoe narrowed as it went toward the toe. I need a wide size because my foot at my toes is very wide. I purchased the shoes with confidence in the wide option. This time it didn't work.

I've worn New Balance 608v4 for many years. When they were discontinued I bought the 608v5 and am greatly disappointed. They look nice and fit okay, but the cushioning I've loved about them is gone. You feel every step you take on concrete whereas the v4 was like walking on a pillow. After a day of shopping I come home with legs that ache. I don't understand why a company that has a good product finds the need to change it. Guess I'll have to start looking at other brands.

Will Not purchase shoes on line again. Love New Balance shoes. I have a problem with my right foot and the arch in my shoe was sewn wrong. Putting pressure on my arch. I will buy again but only if I can try them on before purchasing.

The 608v5 shoe has a very different outsole compared to the 608v4. The description states that it has a "slip resistant outsole to provide superior traction." I have a Morton's neuroma which requires a roomy toe box and good cushioning. Wearing the 608v5 around the house caused my neuroma to flare up again. Even my custom orthotics didn't provide enough cushioning. The outsole is very stiff and it felt like walking barefoot on a hardwood floor. I had to return these shoes.

Last time I ordered a pair of 608 black W (for wide), the came as 4E. This last pair came as only 2E. I can wear 2E but the 4E are more comfortable. I didn't see any where in the order form to designate 4E just W for wide.

I'm not using this shoe. I'm disappointed and am returning it. The shoe is a little too short. Otherwise would love it.

They did not fit my feet comfortably so I returned them.

Barely able to put my foot into the shoe-- I wear a 10 XW -- and it was way to tight --

My shoes are not very old and the fabric on the inside has already started to develop a hole.

Really bad arch support. Uncomfortable. Fii was correct. Width as stated.

I wanted these shoes for a while. My size was always sold out, but was available in a wide width. I got those. Too loose and they they felt like someone else had been wearing them ( they were not used, I don't think). So, they are going back and I will purchase a different style of New Balance.

Too small. No input re: conversion to NB sizing and shoe structure. No option or documentation for product exchange

I loved my "old" New Balance sneakers with their rounded toe and just right width. This style has a more pointed toe and width that I swim around in. Appearance is clunkier too. I did like the color.

1/2 size over my normal shoe size, the sneakers are stiff and lack comfortable support. While they do look appealing, comfort level is at best mediocre.

I bought per the customer service person. I said the lat pair was too small in the toes. This pair is too d as m as ll too. I sent both pair back. I have a pair of white 608. Great Shoe. Now all to small. They had great ones. Not now. Too many numbers now too