Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5 - DELETED

The v4 was ok when compared to the v2. Not great but ok. The v5 is nearly unwareable. Please stop changing what works.

Purchased the black leather 608v5 because the gray version I also own is comfortable and quiet. The black leather version squeaks very loud when walking on hard surfaces such as tile or wood. Silent as a lamb on carpet but really noisy on hard surfaces. Called New Balance they don't have a fix and won't replace the shoe. Recommendation: Don't buy the black leather version.

I bought my first New Balance 608 V3 shoes size 9 2E 5 or 6 years ago and loved them. Bought a second pair a couple of years ago as I started wearing out my first pair. I even made sure they were the same version (V3). They aren't built quite the same (tighter entry) and have a few minor differences (overly long laces and a very small heel loop) but things I can live with. My original pair is now literally coming apart from extended pair so I thought time to try a third pair. Bad idea. The 608 V5 is nothing like the two V3's. They have a much pointier toe that makes them uncomfortable. They are being returned!

60+ Year old disappointed with New Balance Quality after stitching by Big Toe failed on BOTH left and right shoes in under 60 days. Former shoes lasted over 3 years. A complaint with NewBalance was 'rewarded' with a comment that they only support direct sale merchandise. I ended up stitching up the shoes and making sure other know not to purchase.

Put one foot in and was shocked when my toe ran into the end/tip. Not just 1/2 a size off but at least a full size off. Geez, so disappointing! Never even tried on second shoe, returning ASAP.

Shoes are squeaking very loudly when wearing them.

I ordered my usual size but the shoe was cut too short and narrow.

They are fine, not happy that the second pair I ordered that was not in stock was not backordered to supply

I was excited to get these shoe, because I really wanted some suede athletic shoes for winter, but when I opened the box I thought, "wow they look big." I put them on and they were so huge, I checked to see whether they were the size I ordered (8C) - which they were - or whether perhaps they were men's instead of women's - which they weren't. I've been wearing New Balance athletic shoes in size 8C for years and they always fit perfectly, but these seemed to be at least 2 sizes to large so with sadness, I returned them.

Large seam inside left shoe interferes with movement. Constantly stabbing at my little toe. Previous revisions of the 608 did not contain this flaw. I purchased two pair of the 608v5, both have this issue.

The sneaker hurt the front part of my foot after 1 hour so much that 2 days later it's still sore. I will be returning the shoe this week.

Love the sneakers but I'm having a problem with the insole I do not like the memory foam and I would like to get a regular install for them thank you

VERY disappointed for New Balance after recommendation from podiatrist friend-size was good but caused horrible blisters on top of my feet.

I have bought Nee Balance before and this shoe is not correct. One seems smaller than the other.

I found this on your website and ordered it. Now it is out of stock and never to return.

I restore motor cycles which causes me to be on my feet for some time. Work boots are ok to ware though not great for this line of work. The 608 are comfortable but my feet tarted o hurt as the day wore on. Now I will say it could be my legs, but if I ware my 577 or 623(which are the best ever) I dont have problems with my legs.

New pair of 608s toe came apart and you wouldn't even replace or discount a new pair!?! You lost a long time customer! Poor customer service!!

I was not happy with the shoes. They were very uncomfortable and I returned them. I am still waiting for my refund.

Unlike all the American made shoes these were undersized and no that comfortable. The back part of the sneaker cut into the heel.

I bought these shoes in December 2019. It wasn't even half of January 2020 and the leather started ripping on the sides. In mid February the shoe had already large holes on the sides and the leather also started ripping in the front part. I have bought New Balances before and I have never had such a bad experience. I wish I could share photos on this platform. In conclusion, the shoes were useless after less than three months of usage.

Sent the shoes back but have yet to recieve refund

The shoes look very nice, but are too small. I usually wear a size 11 which is what these are, so I need to find out how to return them for a size 11 1/2. But I can't find instructions on the paperwork about how to return and exchange them. There's not even a date.

It doesn't fit good and it's too tight near the toe.