Customer Reviews New Balance Made in US 990v5
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Customer Fit Survey:
82%"Felt true to size"
88%"Felt true to width"
82%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Very comfortable shoe and looks great..... I have two pair and intend to buy more.
Fern,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Worn for plantar fasciitis for over 10 years - average 8 hrs a day/ 6 days a week - stick to that schedule & I'm pain free - worth every penny !
NFO,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love that it actually stabilize my foot, and not just fluffs it. I didn't know how much better it feels at the end of the day when the sole is sturdy enough that you dont feel every little thing you step on.. It actually feels very well made!! I would literally not take them off, I could sleep in these.
Helps my narrow flatfoot, and it's great to have the array of wide-normal-narrow options. (considering stocking up).
IFaA,
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These shoes are stunning in person, great all day comfort.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have worn the New Balance 990's for years! I have never been disappointed in fit, comfort, accuracy of size, etc. Zappo's has always been my 'go to' for sneakers, shoes orders. Unfortunately, I now find I need to start looking for another sneaker. I am a widow now, on a fixed income and can no longer afford the New Balance 990's. There were a few times I did try other styles, but always had to return them. I just feel like I'm losing an old friend. I just wish New Balance was more affordable.
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JL, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Awesome shoe. Great for walking
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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The shoe runs narrower than the 990v4 new balance for women, so I had to return them. However, they were great shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This shoe enables me to walk! I use Good Feet insoles in the 990v5, and I am now able to walk normally. I was quite desperate that I would never walk unaided and I rejoice that these shoes do that. I now walk at least a mile a day. I have the grey shoes now; they are lighter and easier to put on than the 994v4. I have found the back heel turns under and is hard to put on even with a shoe horn. I really struggled with the v4, but find I am able to turn the bent heel back up quite easily with the v5. I understand that it is necessary for support and realize its purpose; I am just glad the v5 is easier to put on. I would be lost without these shoes and trust they will contintue to be available
Linda T,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I go for an early morning walk, 6 days a week, and these shoes provide a spring in my step. I am happy they are USA made.
Mnm,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I needed a good walking shoe and this fits the bill.
Madloosli,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love this shoe! I have back problems and love to walk ( i live in the city). I'm not walking on concrete I'm floating. best purchase always!!!
Teresa T,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I love how comfortable these are. However, I am disappointed in the boring color options. I know you do pink in October, (a real pink, not a drab version) and would like more fun color options ... I usually have 4 pairs available for my daily miles in a range of colors. Usually I "design my own" which wasn't an option during this quarantine time.
So, I am looking forward to having more options when I look again (probably in a month since I am down to 3 pairs and I'm seeing wear in my pink ones)
Walker V,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Lots of support. I walk from 2-6 miles per day and this shoe gives me the support I need. Fit was perfect. No blisters since day one.
Mary T,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
They are like sleepers. This is my fourth pair.
I have a cleaning service, plus go to the gym 4 days a week or so. It's worth the investment.
Janus,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Am retired and have worn 990s 95% of the time for the last 10 years - every day, every where - all over the world.
Kathy,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This is the only shoe that accommodates my bunions and is deep enough for my shoe inserts !
Don't H,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I wear these to walk my dogs and go to the Gym . They feel great
Carrie,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Comfort, styling, made in the USA, recommended by podiatrist.
Tisa,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These shoes are great - comfortable and stylish. I've worn this style for years. I walk a lot, and several years ago the shoe store salesman recommended this style for their comfort and stability. I've been hooked ever since. They're comfortable right out of the box with no break-in period.
Walker I,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I walk for exercise and these shoes are amazingly comfortable and have great support. No blisters after breaking them in either!
Walker,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I've had several generations of the 990s, and the 993 before that. The v5 feels very similar to the v4, which is overall a good thing. If anything the toe box has just a tiny bit more room. I do run in these on the road, and I add an Orthaheel (Vionic) Active insole on top of the one the shoes come with, which still leaves room for my foot. This is the perfect combination for me, and completely fixed the plantar fasciitis that I had before. However, I think it means that these shoes might be very slightly large for someone who wasn't using an extra insole. Some sites will advise people to order a half size up in New Balance, but I've never found that to be true, and I've been doing the extra insole all along. These shoes have what I would call a "classic" look, but it's fine because it means they have the structure to really hold your foot in place while running.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
A very comfortable shoe but the toe is too long. I prefer a more rounded toe. l
Walker,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I use the 990v5 as my walking shoes and love them! A former marathoner who required knee surgery, I was advised by my Orthopedic and Rehab doctors to walk as fast and as far as I pleased, but not to run. I walked while wearing various pairs of old running shoes, ending up with painful bruised toes, black and blue toenails, and callouses! Now I am walking 6-8 miles daily without problems! The 990's are incredibly comfortable and protective, and best of all did not need to to "broken in" despite my foot injuries and soreness. At first I didn't like how heavy the shoes were and how tight they felt in the heel area, but I got used to the weight easily and appreciated the protection they provided. And I found out that the tightness in the heel area held my foot in the back of the shoe thus helping to avoid my previous toe banging injuries.
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Elaine T,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
About every 400 miles walking per pair, I purchase the current version of the 990. Have been purchasing this model for many years and always have two pairs alternating every day for a 6 to 7.5 mile walk.
Linda,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have been buying New Balance shoes for walking for years and this new pair has the great quality I have come to expect. Super comfortable and runs true to size.
Suz,
1 found this review helpful.