Customer Reviews New Balance Made in US 990v5
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4,482 total reviewsReview Breakdown:
78%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
9%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
5%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
4%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
90%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
81%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have extremely flat feet and the 990's provide the support I need. These shoes got me through a 27 year military career and many physical fitness tests. Now they are used mostly for walking paths and trails with my wife.
Lepanto,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I own the 990v4 and really like them. When came to buy a replacement, the 990v5 was a no brainer. Unfortunately, they were too small. My toes touched the end of shoe. I bought the same size and width 12 2E. I returned them for a refund. For $170+ per pair, the shoes touting made in USA, should be true to size. I don't know how the garment and shoe industry get away with making products that "Run Small" or "Run Large". Instead of making shoes true to size, New Balance forces consumers to send back shoes. New Balance pays for the return shipment and now has to ready the shoes for resale. Wouldn't it be cheaper to just make the shoes true to size?
Don,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have had a pair of the old v4 model for 3 years and wore them out from a daily 1 mile walk or treadmill session. I don't run, just walk. I think the grays look sharp. I just got the v5 model since I stand at my computer desk and my old shoes just didn't cut it anymore. The new shoes really made a difference in my heel comfort. So far, I'm using the insoles that came with the shoe. The shoe fits me good. 11 D.
Russell, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have narrow feet. For a very long time, I've purchased a series of "Swoosh" branded shoes because I thought there were limited alternatives and I was unaware that New Balance made narrow-width shoes for people like me. I increasingly found that the quality of the Swoosh-branded shoes I bought were failing with increasingly troubling issues such as separated seams, eyelets fraying and eventually breaking and a fit that ranged from too tight to too loose. Within the past year, however, I've purchased two pairs of NB 990-series sneakers and I've been very impressed with the quality of construction and fit of my NB shoes. As a result, I've become a New Balance believer.
Charlie,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Very comfortable shoe. Also you can tell it is well made. I'll be buying another pair in a different color soon.
DBrack,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have been wearing your 990 shoe for as many years as you have produced it, which is many years now. I essentially live my entire life in these shoes for the comfort they provide. I hope you never stop making widths in shoes like your competitors do not do.-- they think one width fits all and it doesn't. I also like the subdued colors of this shoe, because I totally dis-like gaudy colors in my shoes and I would not buy such shoes. So I hope you would always make this color of shoe. Continue making this shoe and you will keep me happy. Don't think you need to change this shoe to re-fresh it. It is perfect as it is.
Byron,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
You can't really go wrong. On-trend style, super comfortable and runs true to size.
Eric,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Great shoe. Made in USA! I have bought many pairs and will continue to do so. Even bought my daughter a pair.
Ed T,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I've had these shoes in the past and loved them and I'm glad I came back. This is my first pair since the 990 V3's and while those were great these are better.
Mr N,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The newer fresh look is great. The feel of a new shoe is all but perfect. The new go to shoe....sorry to the 990v4 & 993's!
TSPRobert,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These shoes are incredibly comfortable. Would buy again.
Eric,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Ridiculous to plaster your Name and Made in the USA on the visible tongue
Not very attractive...I did not think I was buying a shoe and have advertising all over it...the NB is fine and you make a good shoe but stop the free advertising
John,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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The shoes I received had been worn by some before they were sent to me. The topside were dirty and there was a hole in the top of the toe area of the right shoe. The ball of the foot area, as well as the heals were worn, the shoe liner was worn and dirty. Not what I-expected for shoes costing $180.00. I could hav purchased shoes at a second hand store for $1.00. I just returned them, and can only hope that the replacements I ordered will be in a New Balance box and not a unmarked brown cardboard box. I hope that is was just a mistake and not Zappo's policy of not inspecting returned shoes, and just sending them out to the next customer. I am far from happy as I waited almost two weeks for them to be shipped.
Edward, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love these shoes. They look great. I have a wide foot and these shoes fit great.
Larry0651,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The shoes are for runners but I've been using them for walking they're very comfortable and they fit very well and I would buy another pair when these where out
Rege A,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This is by far the best version of 992's that Jim and his NB team have produced
Love them
Ron K,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The 990v5 are a great fit and I can order on line and know that they will always fit. Really a great shoe!
HWY H,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Use for everyday use. Also, keep an extra pair inside my homes since we do not wear shoes in our house. I use orthotics in all my shoes and NewBalance accommodates them. I currently have five pairs and will order another pair today.
Besides they are MADE IN USA
Jim,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I just received the shoes today; they are for my husband. Unfortunately, the shoes we received have been worn. The soles are dirty and worn, there is a hole at the big toe on the left shoe. I would prefer a brand-new pair, since that's what we paid for. They are being returned.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
eXCERCISE AND WALKING WALKING AND EXCERCISE. WALKING MORE AND EXCERCISING MORE
LARRY,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The fit, style and wear qualities of these shoes is consistently excellent
KSD,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
There are other OK sneakers but NB are best. I ran the 1979 NYC marathon in 2:55 in NB sneakers and they continue to serve me well in my mid-70's.
Arturothebull,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I will keep buying 990's if they don't change much
Badger B,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These are the only sneakers that fit to perfection and give me the foot comfort while I walk 2 miles a day. They also allow me to put my orthotics comfortably in the sneaker . New Balance makes a great product. i AM 6' TALL 260LBS and New Balance sneaker softens the impact of each step. Expensive but worth every dollar
BUDDY,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I just purchased a second pair of new balance 990's since I was so pleased with the fit and comfort of the first pair. The shoes were delivered on the day advertised.
Jeff, Zappos Customer,
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