Customer Reviews New Balance Made in US 990v5

Keep buying these and they wear out after 5 months. Toe holes in the mesh after about 90 days :( Time to try something else.

This model fits good and appears to be well made. I've had a prior version and tried the V5, but decided to return. It's way overpriced and the style needs updating. The suede look just doesn't work and is hard to keep clean, even in black. NB Fresh Foam line is more comfortable, although most of those styles/colors are a little ridiculous.

I bought 12, 4ee and they were to big, went down to 11.5 4ee and too small and narrow at toe box which these used to have wide toe box. I am buying 12’s again and will try custom inserts. All the shoes I am getting suck. Asics gel nimbus are hard as a rock, Brooks Glycerine are narrow, Hoka I would compare running to sleeping on a bad mattress. I have been wearing NB 1080’s for a couple years and the new ones have no arch support. So my 1 year old 1080’s right now are my most comfortable shoe and they are completely worn out.

Best, most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Love them! Well made and long lasting! Purchased another pair in case New Balance ever discontinues the style.

These are good shoes but they have too much cushioning. They fit well but still feel big due to the very thick soles. I decided to try these after wearing Brooks for quite some time. Will keep these because they look great but will stick with Brooks most of the time as they feel more stable.

The 990v5 is one of the few running shoes available in a 6E width. In my experience, shoes have gotten narrower, and shoe makers seem not interested in the wide width market. Most 4E width shoes are now basically a 2E. As I expected, the 6E in this shoes is basically a 4E. The shoe is a bit heavy, and feels awkward at the heel. The tongue is a bit short. Colors are limited. It is quite expensive, but touts that it is made in the U.S. But on the positive side, it is roomy enough for my wide feet, with a roomy toe box.