Customer Reviews New Balance 608v5

The 608v5 shoe seemed to be undersize by about a 1/2 a shoe size.

New balance is the only shoe I can purchase with style due to wide feet . I use them for everything from work to walking to working out .

Sneakers are comfortable. The availability of wide widths makes a big difference.

I bought this shoe for cross training purposes. To use for Zumba and pickle ball. I am used to the running shoe fresh foam x1080's so this was a different purchase for me. I found that the 680 wasn't as cushy as the 1080 but I guess that is to be expected. So far they are working out fine. The width doesn't feel quite as wide as the 1080's.

I shoes are nice, but this pair that I just purchased fit a little snug. I like the color of the shoes. They have a nice design .

I use these primarily for my morning walks and stair exercises. Sometimes I'll wear them all day just because.

Had my doubts about ordering online. But they were perfect! Would like to see more heel padding on the insole, small issue. Great brand, always get NewBalance never disappointed!!!

I have high arches, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis and heal spur. Makes it feel better. Still need a different shoe soon

These were a big surprise how comfortable they were out of the box. I bought these to work the bases in softball. Purchased the same size as my plate shoes. Sizing was consistent.

Good for walking around and general use. I'm not a runner and needed general walking shoes

I ordered this pair of shoes for my son. He is 6'4" tall, and weighs in at a hefty 290 lbs. He is a power lifter, and wrestler. It is hard to find a comfortable pair of shoes for this gentle giant. He absolutely loved them! We will be ordering more when he is ready for a new pair of shoes.

I bought this NB because I wanted a leather outer for daily walks. This shoe is cushy but solid and a reasonable price point. The heel and ankle feel tight and secure. I also like the two tabbed laces across the arch for easier tightening and less lace slip. However, the toe box goes very wide at the bottom two laces and then a long wide toe box without an additional lace slot. On my foot, it means i can't tighten up the toe box which make me feel less secure. If i pull the bottom two laces tight then it pinches me at the lower arch instead of the ball of my foot or lower.

I would like to see all color combinations that way I could use it with different outfit

Shoe is just fine. The customer service reps could help me out quickly, but their hands are so tied by the protocols in place, that it took nearly 10 days to solve a problem that could have been handled in the first phone call, which btw, I was on hold for 45 minutes. I had four more follow up phone calls to solve my concern, all with minimum hold times of 10-15 minutes, some much longer. Just allow the rep to help the customer immediately if it is less than $25!!!

Sneaker is well made good ankle and arch support not a fancy design but pretty enough. So far it seems comfortable This shoe is a bit heavy and bulky. It needs to be made lighter.

I have very wide "Fred Flintstone" feet. These are good in 4E but I really wish they made 6E like they used to make. Don't understand why they stopped offering 6E width sneakers.

I wanted a white chunky sneaker. I didn't really want something super mainstream like off whites, or Air Force 1s. I wanted something less known and this shoe was perfect! I've dressed it up and down, and haven't found a outfit yet it didn't work with. Works well for a more budget friendly option too. It's also not very popular so it's cool to have something unique. I wish they were a little more comfortable like the 990s though. After standing in one place for a long time I notice my feet start to get sore. But it's due to there's not much arch support in these compared to other new balances. But I'm prone to foot issues so your average Joe would have no problem in these I'm sure. Very comfy in other ways.

It's the only shoes other than his sliders that he will wear and it has been that way for 10 years or more.

I have purchased all white shoes three times now and each pair lasts a long time. They are a comfortable fit and I like the extra wide shoe.

My shoe size is 8 1/2 medium width. I ordered 1/2 size larger and wish I ordered my true size. I have another pair of this same 608 cross trainer at my true size and the fit is better. I would have rated 5 stars if my true size was ordered.

I use as dress shoe and walking shoe. nice variety in widths.

After wearing them 9 to 19 time they became very comfortable.

I recently purchased both a 608 and a 624, which I use for different purposes (daily wear vs. aerobic exercising). Both are competent shoes, though they come with DANGEROUSLY long laces that requiring replacing before the shoes can be safely worn. The 624 has an advantage in that there's a plastic insert for the top two sets of lace holes. The 608 only has the leather top, and I've had laces saw their way through the top holes. The other noticeable difference is that the tongue slits that help keep the tongue centered are higher up on the 608. The 608 consequently does a slightly better job of keeping the tongue in place than the 624, though at the expense of making it a bit more difficult to loosen the laces to take the shoes off. The 608 and 624 used to have the same soles, but the 608V5 sports a new design. If it's better, I wonder why it isn't also on the 624.

I do all of my everyday tasks with your fabulous sneakers. They hug my feet all day and make me feel all powerful and ready for anything.

Great fit, comfortable, can say no more, NB is my favorite shoe.