Customer Reviews New Balance Made in US 990v5

Nice light weight shoe that was comfortable at both walk and run right out of the box.

Great for all day/everyday wear. The shoe last well under pressure. I am hooked for life.

I have a very narrow foot and this is the only athletic shoe I found in 2a that doesn't require my orthotic inserts. However the down side is for years they only came in gray and then all of sudden I found out they were in solid black but there was none available :( i waited and waited for restock and finally settled for the mostly black w/ gray sole. PS. Another reason I wanted the black on black is I have had trouble with the piece of rubber on the very front toe area continually peeling away. I called and the store manager suggested I use shoe glue "that's what we do" ! I did that and it didn't stay long and I ended up getting glue on other parts of my shoe which sucked ...prohibited me from wearing them out on social events ...I ordered a new pair and they did the same thing. :0(

I order this shoe as it is my regular go two walking shoe. Not sure if it was the difference in color, width or version but found that this shoe ran a little larger than when I normally order a wide 8.5 size. I thought they fit comfortably and wore them out. But as I was walking noticed more that the shoe was loose. I gave them to my Mom who is a size 9 and she said they fit her comfortably. I will probably order another pair but got down at least a half size smaller.

Heavy walking typical wide sues are wide at the ball(front) but too wide at the heel so my foot moves around too much in the rear

Great walking shoe. Bought 2A narrow but not narrow enough.

Comfortable well made supportive shoes. Lighter than previous models. Slightly less shock absorbing. At 280, with a wide foot, the 990 has been my favorite for years.

Several years ago, I was told by a physical therapist to get running shoes to help with sore knees. I bought 1 pair of 1224's and 1 pair of 1225's. They are both pretty much shot, so I needed to replace them. The description of these seemed to be about as close as I could get to my old ones. So far, pretty good. I don't run anywhere, I just need the support.

The only criticism I have is the lack of choices/colors in my specific size. As for construction, comfort and durability, I give the product 5 STARS

Excellent fit. Like a glove. Light weight. However a little stiff to begin with out of the box.

New Balance supporter for years, however it seems the sizing of the shoes has changed. Ordered these great shoes in my normal size and they are more narrow than normal so I had to return them. I'm not sure if manufacturing processes have changed, maybe I just need to size up.

Use the shoe mostly for walking, It is very stable. Many of the shoes I buy have difficulty holding the tongue centered. This shoe has no problem. One drawback with this pair, the strings are too short. I'm not able to use all of the eyelets.

I have purchased about 15 pairs of this shoe over the past 10 years or so. It is the only running / walking shoe I use. Comfortable, durable, and good looking. Only downside I see is price, but as my parents always said "you get what you pay for".

This shoe would warrant a 5 star review if the heels didn't wear down do fast. I manage maybe 5 months before replacing. So, the quality of the shoe other than the heels is 5 star, 3.5 on the heel longevity. There is a black piece on each heel that wears too quickly.

this is my everyday shoe they last about a year if you step in water your wet right now this is my third pair

The shoe fit my son and he liked it. Happy with purchase

I like the shoe very much. However, I ordered a size a bit too big so my feet now slips around in them while walking.

Pricey but sturdy. Heavy but stable. Traditional style. Buying experience was mixed. Citibank not a terrific partner for LL.

I AM A WALKER AND WORK OUT ONCE I LACED PROPERLY SHOE IS COMFORTABLE. VERY ATTRACTIVE AS WELL LONG TIME USER

My husband walks 4-6 miles a day and needs comfy supportive shoes. These are good but took some getting used to.

Used for walking the neighborhood. Very good for concrete.

I prefer 998, but I couldn't find 998s in my size.

Purchased my first pair of NB. Great shoe. I usually wear size 14 with the competition. I purchased a size 14 in NB and they are a bit big. I should have purchased size 13.5. I use them for jogging and are great.

I like the shoes very much and they fit well mostly. My right foot is larger than left one and in beginning right one was a bit tight but after wearing them it is fine. I do wish they were somewhat lighter but overall I am pleased with the shoes and the quality.

. . . the fit is not as good as the Style 993 (my size 9.5, 4W). The 990v5 is a little longer (and looser in the back) and a bit narrower in the front (but still ok). I use these running shoes as walking shoes, as I have done with New Balance running shoes for years, and so far the 990v5 shoes are good to very good.