Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

I like the looks of the shoe and that it is made of leather, which is warmer in winter, but the shoe is a bit heavy. It is comfortable though.

i wear a 10.5 but these xtra wide are so comfy and wide you'd want to consider going down 1/2 size or a whole size down i'd prefer these xtra wide 10 or even 9.5

Good as Training shoe but not so much as walking shoe.

The shoes are great my 3 rd pair back now I'm old and having trouble converting them to slip on with elastic laces

I like the shoe as I have 2 pair just like them. The first pair I bought were nice until the soles turned yellow. Second pair and this pair are comfortable. The most comfortable shoe I have ever worn were the 411 Cush. Bought 3 pairs (I work on my feet and have foot and ankle issues) and I never felt the pain in my foot like I do with all the others. Why were they discontinued?

I've worn New Balance sneakers for a lot of years. The last two models I bought fit well but were discontinued when I went to buy a new pair. This is the new model I settled on. It's a little smaller than the last model so my right toes rub a little. Other than that they seem fine. The only other complaint is that the shoelaces are way too long. I had to cut them and buy new heat shrink ends to seal up the cuts. Otherwise they drag on the ground and get caught all the time.

I have trouble finding good sneakers in a wide width. New Balance has a good variety, which I appreciate a lot. Saw these and gave them a try. Very nice coverage... kind of a warm sneaker... good for walking in the colder weather. Been wearing them for a week now and now that they are broken in a bit, I'm liking them even more. I think they would be a little hot for summer, as they don't seem to breathe much. I noticed my feet were a bit hot in them indoors. Perfect find for Fall, Winter and Spring though. Very nice and stable sole/footbed for walking, which I do a lot of. Would buy again and would recommend for anyone who walks a lot. Good looking too!

Fit remains true to original "last" shape

Good shoe, I miss my 624s though

It took almost a full week of constant wear to break these shoes in. Not enough cushioning.

This is a good shoe. The one I actually wanted was not available in my size, but this one was in the size I wear.

I've been looking for a pair of leather cross trainers for the colder months. I really like these but I do wish the insoles had a bit more padding. I will be replacing them with different ones.

I'm have plantar fasciitis on my left heel. I've tried several inserts (foam and cork) which eased some of the pain. These shoes really helped me. I hardly feel anything in my heel whe I wear them. Let de saver for everyday 5 mike walker. Ugly though!

I've been buying black leather NewBalance cross trainers for thirty years. The style has changed slightly over the years, but they are basically still the same good quality training shoe they have always been. I appreciate that NewBalance still makes a plain black shoe for us normals.

I liked the Navy and White 608 but needed a black version for work. Really supports my foot and is comfortable. Thanks NB!

I use the shoes for everyday wear. The fit is perfect and the stability is good and the cushioning is great

They look good and are very comfortable. However, they are wider than I expected.

It goes every where I go.

Comfortable shoe. Large toe area. hoping for slip on fit, but laces have to be tied.

Very nice sneakers. Comfortable and well m ade. I'm happy with this purchase

Big fan of the shoes, have gotten multiple pairs over the years. However the laces always seem to come untied sometimes, even when double knotting them. Maybe a change in material used for laces could help

I wear these as comfortable casual shoes. I like the black color because it makes less obvious I am wearing sneakers. It was hard to find my size. I wish the tongue had a better loop for the laces to keep it from getting pushed down while donning the shoe.

I normally in the past have purchased the 624 NB shoe for use in my aerobic dance class. However the 624 style was not available for some reason. I hope it is brought back soon. I purchased instead the NB 608 and it is very good walking shoe as well as in my Jazzercise dance aerobic classes. Very good for side to side movements.

I have had a problem with New Balance Cross Trainers with the sole of the shoe separating from the rest of the bottom. I have to use Super Glue every time to correct this issue. Hopefully, you are aware of this issue from other customers.

It's so wonderful to be able to put my extra wide foot into this shoe with the wide opening. I just wish they had more padding. Overall a very nice shoe.