Customer Reviews New Balance 1540v3

NB shoes are my favorite walking/running shoe. Since my narrow foot tends to pronate, NB has the best 2A shoes for stability and comfort. This shoe would get 5 starts for stability and comfort, but the tongue is a problem because it is too short. I solved this problem by holding the tongue when I put the shoes with my left hand while putting the shoe one with my right hand. Then I pull the tongue firmly and lace up. Now the shoe is completely comfortable and fits perfectly. Until I used the pliers, I couldn't get the tongue to go in place properly. If the tongue had not been so short, I would given 5 stars.

The last 3 times I have purchased this shoe, the laces have been way too short. Love the shoes, but can't take this much longer! Also, the only shoe I order in a size 10, every other shoe I wear is a 9.

I love the idea of Made in USA. My problem is this is not the usual New Balance shoe that I walk in. I wish my usual shoe were made in the USA. I don't mind paying a higher price. The fabric seemed a little stiff, considering it is not my usual shoe I can't really compared it.

So far, this sneaker is not showing the normal wear on the outer edge of the shoe heal. Chose the sneaker per the suggestion of an employee at NB. This employee actually new what they were talking about. I am rarely able to find and try on the sneakers in store as my size isn't normally carried in store, size 12. I will def order again, just wish you would lower the price a bit.

I have been buying these shoes for several years now. I only wear for 3 months and this is the second pair that the toe has ripped loose! Ordinarily I love them. They are super comfortable, have a nice big toe box and make my feet happy. The v2 had much better color choices for women which I like the hot pink and dark blue. The new color choices are not girl friendly unfortunately. New Balance is the best shoe on the planet I just wish they would make women's colors more feminine, you know, with PINK!

Not as comfortable as my last new balance pair but still breaking in.

Very comfortable shoe. Wish it came in a solid neutral color other than gray. Only problem is the tongue slides to the side as I wear them. Pleased with shipping time.

Runs true to size my second pair. Just as good first pair

I've worn different versions of this shoe for over 15 years, and it consistently has been a great shoe for my problem feet. I have three frustrations: 1) The model number changes periodically -- I don't know why? With every change I need to check to see if I still wear the same size. That's hard when I have to order them online. 2) The actual shoe shape has changed twice. Since I wear orthotics inside the shoes, I've had to purchase new orthotics. 3) The shoelaces are never long enough to do the cross over for the top two holes (as demonstrated by New Balance personnel). Is there a way to order the matching shoelaces in a longer size?

Walking every day the shoe is great for my plantar fasciitis. No pain

Walking every day this is a very comfortable pair of shoes.

First women's sneakers I have found that fit me in years. I have been buying men's.

Most comfortable shoe I've ever worn wound not wear anything else.

Very well constructed. I love they are made in the USA, that is why I purchased them. They did not work for me personally; the soles were just too hard for my feet.

This is a great and comfortable shoe. Good support for my plantar fasciitis. I did not give it five stars for two reasons. The shoelaces are too short. I had to request longer laces from New Balance. They were very helpful in replacing the laces. The other problem is that the tongue is too short. Hopefully New Balance will correct these problems in future shoes.

These shoes are excellent for walking with my not so great feet!

The tongue is too short with laces in last eyelet.

I'm a nurse and have worn New Balance almost exclusively for work for many years. Bought this pair to replace my current work pair. Can't usually buy without trying on first but with my local NB store being closed I decided to give it a shot. The width is perfect and I'm able to use my custom orthotics with them. My only complaint - and this is why I'm returning them - is that there's a good deal of slipping in the heel and since I'm on my feet for over 12 hrs in a work night, that won't do. Maybe I just need to size down a half size but I've decided to wait until I can actually try them on in store again. Thanks NB for prompt shipping of what appears to be a really well-made shoe!

Have foot problems I wear my 990's every day. 1540 were almost as nice but love 990

Generally, I buy New Balance when looking for walking shoes because I need Wide shoes and these proved to have the most styles in wide and be the most comfortable. I bought two pairs recently so as not to have to wear the same pair every day. The only complaint is that the shoelaces are too short.