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Customer Reviews New Balance Made in US 990v5

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Rating Summmary:

4,481 total reviews

Review 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
Love the color and the fit. I got the narrow and they're perfect. Also they're super stylish!
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Recently hit 995 miles walked in my 990's, the are bald and need to be replaced soon but they look brand new otherwise! Held up great!
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
On my feet all day!! Cement floors, I've had tendons stress, flat feet and over pronation.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I wear them all the time work and play. Walking running, and especially playing golf .
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Best shoes on the market, always keep a fresh pair on ice.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I ordered this pair of shoes for my husband. He said they are very comfortable. The most important thing is they are made in America
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Excellent fit. My second pair. More stability than previous Model 990. Highly recommend
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This shoe was recommended by my husband's podiatrist. Very sturdy and dependable shoe. Comfort most important for him.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Easily the most comfortable shoe I've worn! Boost and React honestly don't compare to this, which really surprised me cause i love react, but this is far superior
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This is probably my 7th of 8th pair of the 900 series running shoes. Right now, most of my running is indoors on a treadmill 3-4 miles at a time. While the fit and comfort of the shoes are great, I'm somewhat concerned about the durability of the soles. Maybe the compound is too soft. After each run, there is a layer of black dust on the floor and the heels of the shoes are already showing wear after less than 15 miles on the treadmill. I'll have to see how long this pair lasts.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought these in November of last year. I had an ankle replacement so I bought the best New Balance offers. The soles are coming apart now and I have only used 3 months. The company doesn't stand behind there product. I payed almost $200 for them. Really disappointed!!! I was advised by my podiatrist to purchase these shoes. I will let them know not to recommend them to any other patients.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have been using it for years because of the EX-width and the support. the best supportive and wide shoes 2 times buy and return the 990v 4E because they fit me tight I had to find and buy another brand Hope QC and Principals see this and do something about it REGARDS
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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too narrow in the toe box.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Worst pair of 990s I've ever owned. The heel doesn't have enough padding so the plastic used to stiffen it, jabs through. I had to return one pair after a few weeks because it was wearing a hole in the fabric...the second pair is doing the same thing. Stick with the 990v4.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Firth thing is the tongue. It is too short and slipped down in the shoe within a very short time into my run. The shoe just feels too bulky to be a running shoe. It is not light and breathable like my other running shoes. If you're buying this as a casual bop around shoe, thwen it may work for you. Still, you may have the tongue issue as well.
I'd also recommend:
Asics
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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I have been buying only New Balance sneakers for about 15 years because I have a large size (16B) and New Balance has pretty much been the only company that has made them available. Unfortunately, their sizing seems to have changed over the past 2 years. The 16 is now too big (long) and even the B width has become too wide. Not sure what is going on but I have had to return my last two pairs because they are just simply too big.
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2 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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These were awesome. Struggling to find shoes that fit, went back to New Balance. Was worried they might look like Dad Shoes but they look great.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Just a everyday sneaker the build quality is unmatched. Runs big and didn't realize until after wearing a few time so now im stick with bigger ones
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Great shoe for all purposes. Can workout in them, can do long walks, can even use them as hype fashion shoes to work or out on the town. Little weird these run so big in toe box I had to half size down. I am. 4E wide and still had to half size down for perfect fit. I like loose but not that loose fitting. I just wish I discovered these shoes earlier to have picked up more color ways.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love these shoes! I started wearing these shoes in 1993 as a senior Sargent in the U S Army, i wear a 16 6e , high arch. In the Army we ran five days a week, and the pain in my knees subsided after wearing these shoes.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought these shoes while waiting for my regular NB running shoes to be returned via a lost baggage debacle. This generation of 990 is very comfortable and the construction feels solid. Made in USA still matters.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have worn this shoe for almost 30 years. It was difficult to find the shoe in my size in a store. I was very grateful that New Balance could ship it to me.
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1 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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This is my third pair of these shoes.I absolutely love them.I only wish the price would come down or maybe go on sale.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
I use my 990v5 as a walking shoe. Extremely comfortable. I like the idea that they are USA made. I've had my previous pair for about 2 years and they are still good, although they need a little cleaning.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I walk 5 miles a day, most comfortable shoe that i own. You can feel the quality in this shoe, must likely because it's made in the USA
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1 found this review helpful.

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