Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5
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Customer Fit Survey:
88%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
82%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Very disappointed in these. Not as comfortable as past shoes, and seems very cheap quality. Ran short. And incredibly, has a pointed toe! Returning. Awful
HousonHappi,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Felt too narrow.
Stephen, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This was the third Model 608 men's sneaker I have bought. The first two were really good. The third one, which I have returned, was very disappointing. The soles were lumpy, and there was a pressure point in the right inner upper. Uncomfortable for a fellow on his feet all day at work.
Briancito,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These shoes are heavy and I don't like thicker heel. I couldn't buy my regular style, due to out of stock. This has caused me to have lower back pain, now I'm in physical therapy. I play a lot of Pickleball and these shoes weren't comfortable. I've already worn them 2x and I cant return.
Decogrl,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These are the most painful shoes I have ever worn. Tried this because I good not find 411s in my size and color. After trying to break them in, they almost feel like I have the shoes on the wrong foot.
I may need to leave the brand after decades.
Azdvm,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I just got away from these horrible New Balance 608v5 sneakers. These things are godawful - crushing my toes, terrible fit.
Like many people, my feet are slightly different sizes. No matter if I went up a half size or down a half size in these, they never, EVER fit well. One foot would always be slipping out of the shoe, while the other shoe would be crushing my other foot.
I have fallen arches which have led to wide feet. I was buying the NBs in a wide size, and they were still crushing my pinky toe. Because of my fallen arches, I use orthotics to support my arches, so I really can't comment on the arch support. But these are the worst sneakers I have ever worn. EVER!!!
The only nice thing I'll say about them is that they look good - they have the nice leather look to the uppers, the way (I think) a sneaker should.
Stay away from these!
I'd also recommend:
I just bought some Skechers, and wow, are they great: Go Walk Arch Fit - Idyllic
Jonathon, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I cannot wear this product as the toe box is too narrow having just purchased the 840 in 10.5 D width which has a rounded toe. The 608 in 10.5 D width was too narrow in the forefoot which aggravated my Posterior Tibialis Tendonopathy. I will return to the Asst Store Mgr of NB Brandywine in DE along with the defective 715 trainers. The two (2) pair he recommended were not in stock nor was their availability published.
CoJo,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I do a lot of walking and my last pair of New Balance 608 got a hole in the top mesh part so I ordered the above pair and have developed a blister on my toe. I wish I could return them as they are not comfortable but I have already worn them outside hoping they would start to feel better but they haven't.
KS,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
It's quite normal at the first try but later it's very painful on the tip of my feet
Lerenia,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have worn these sneakers for many years. I never got a pair with defects in them like this pair. I returned them to a local store, and it remains to be seen if I will buy another pair. I lost the customer coupon I had in this sale/return, and I was unable to get it back for a future use!
K9STRONG,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The right shoe fits good left shoe hurts my fee with in a half hour of wearing and they have to come off a waste of money
Kathy,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
My son use the shoes to school and its broken already in the third week
Don,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
If I had not thrown away all the packing and box's I would return these shoes. After wearing them a few hours they made the bottom of my feet burn so badly I had to take them off.
Bad S,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I like the sneakers but my last three pairs of soles started to fall off starting at the toe and my neighbor had the same problem I think they have to buy better glue.
Pete,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I ordered the same size always wear but they too short. Also the width across the ball of the foot, right foot shoe was visibly wider than the left.
Poor quality, poorly made shoes.
Rain,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
After just one time wearing these shoes my feet and legs hurt horribly. Will not buy again.
Becky,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Ordered women’s, received men’s - so obviously did not fit
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I wore them (outside walking) and therefore I can't return them. I don't have the original box because I thought they fit great, until I went for a walk. In about half a mile I could feel the pain in my foot. I would have returned them, but I cannot. I have an older pair of New Balance and they fit fine. So it's not across the board.
Nickname,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have been purchasing New Balance for years, not sure what has changed? Bought this pair in July 2021, stitching broke out in 6 months, I returned for a free exchange, have had new pair for 2 weeks, same stitching at front on both shoes has failed! Very disappointed, will be returning these too & changing brands.
KENNETH, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I used this shoe for 3 weeks and there is a big hole on the bottom.
EM, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I've had these for about 6 months. Where the leather is stiched together from pinky toe to front of shoe is separated. Won't recommend these.
Pete,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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This shoe has legit no traction; wet pavement, fresh mopped floors--I was constantly slipping. There is no arch support and an overall lack of support (and this is with a custom orthotic added).
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Fell apart
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I work standing all day painting and finishing boats. Needed something comfortable on my feet. They are comfortable, but the sole in the front is coming apart.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance has always been my go to for work shoes. Not sure what other brand is better.
Dontay, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Do not buy - sole completed shredded after one week of wear by son. They didn't seem like the typical New Balance quality.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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