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:
89%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
83%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Nice shoes - they just didn't fit and had to be returned
Cindy,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Bought 2 pairs wore one to work. Waitress. I slide all day. Almost fell 3 times. I couldn't leave to change shoes otherwise I would of. And of course I can't get my money back cause I wore them one shift. They were comfortable just not slip resistant. Don't buy if u r looking for slip resistant
Mamarose,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This pair is an exchange. The initial pair were the same size I have worn in New Balance 608s for years - 13D. That initial pair felt too narrow and too short. I thought a wider shoe might fix the fit. There was no E width available so I got EE. The exchanged pair felt fine width-wise but was still too short. Since, as I said, this model is the kind I have gotten for years I can only assume New Balance has changed their manufacturing process to save materials resulting in shorter and narrower shoes. I am really disappointed. It was such a pleasure to order shoes without having to worry about fit. That is no longer the case.
I'd also recommend:
I wish I knew!!
Michael, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Shoes are not accurate in size, more like a 14.
I will be returning these.
JB,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The v4 was ok when compared to the v2. Not great but ok. The v5 is nearly unwareable. Please stop changing what works.
TG,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Purchased the black leather 608v5 because the gray version I also own is comfortable and quiet. The black leather version squeaks very loud when walking on hard surfaces such as tile or wood. Silent as a lamb on carpet but really noisy on hard surfaces.
Called New Balance they don't have a fix and won't replace the shoe.
Recommendation: Don't buy the black leather version.
Michael,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought my first New Balance 608 V3 shoes size 9 2E 5 or 6 years ago and loved them. Bought a second pair a couple of years ago as I started wearing out my first pair. I even made sure they were the same version (V3). They aren't built quite the same (tighter entry) and have a few minor differences (overly long laces and a very small heel loop) but things I can live with. My original pair is now literally coming apart from extended pair so I thought time to try a third pair. Bad idea. The 608 V5 is nothing like the two V3's. They have a much pointier toe that makes them uncomfortable. They are being returned!
RonG126,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
60+ Year old disappointed with New Balance Quality after stitching by Big Toe failed on BOTH left and right shoes in under 60 days. Former shoes lasted over 3 years. A complaint with NewBalance was 'rewarded' with a comment that they only support direct sale merchandise.
I ended up stitching up the shoes and making sure other know not to purchase.
Dissatisfied N,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Put one foot in and was shocked when my toe ran into the end/tip. Not just 1/2 a size off but at least a full size off. Geez, so disappointing! Never even tried on second shoe, returning ASAP.
PK W,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Shoes are squeaking very loudly when wearing them.
Jennifer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I ordered my usual size but the shoe was cut too short and narrow.
Mike M,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought a pair of 608 on the website and the inside of shoe fabric at the side is ripping. I have only had them for about 2 weeks. This is the second pair I have had, had to repair the first pair because the stitching on outside was coming apart.
Earlmk,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
They are fine, not happy that the second pair I ordered that was not in stock was not backordered to supply
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I was excited to get these shoe, because I really wanted some suede athletic shoes for winter, but when I opened the box I thought, "wow they look big." I put them on and they were so huge, I checked to see whether they were the size I ordered (8C) - which they were - or whether perhaps they were men's instead of women's - which they weren't. I've been wearing New Balance athletic shoes in size 8C for years and they always fit perfectly, but these seemed to be at least 2 sizes to large so with sadness, I returned them.
George's G,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Large seam inside left shoe interferes with movement. Constantly stabbing at my little toe. Previous revisions of the 608 did not contain this flaw. I purchased two pair of the 608v5, both have this issue.
BillH,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The sneaker hurt the front part of my foot after 1 hour so much that 2 days later it's still sore. I will be returning the shoe this week.
Dissatisfied,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Love the sneakers but I'm having a problem with the insole I do not like the memory foam and I would like to get a regular install for them thank you
Rick,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
VERY disappointed for New Balance after recommendation from podiatrist friend-size was good but caused horrible blisters on top of my feet.
Disappointed L,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have bought Nee Balance before and this shoe is not correct. One seems smaller than the other.
Chef,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I found this on your website and ordered it. Now it is out of stock and never to return.
JP-VT,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I restore motor cycles which causes me to be on my feet for some time. Work boots are ok to ware though not great for this line of work. The 608 are comfortable but my feet tarted o hurt as the day wore on. Now I will say it could be my legs, but if I ware my 577 or 623(which are the best ever) I dont have problems with my legs.
Rich,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
New pair of 608s toe came apart and you wouldn't even replace or discount a new pair!?! You lost a long time customer! Poor customer service!!
Ex N,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I was not happy with the shoes. They were very uncomfortable and I returned them. I am still waiting for my refund.
Lilycat,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I returned them . The angle of the toes was uncomfortable, I am waiting on my refund.
Dissatisfied,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Like walking with no support whatsoever. Throwing this and another pair out. I guess the first pairs I purchased must have been v4. Great sneakers.
At the end of the day my feet hurt unbearable. Throwing the two pair out.
Bayonne F,
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