Customer Reviews New Balance 1540v3

I've been wearing this one since 2002 and this pair runs small and tight with short shoe strings. I need this shoe for medical reasons. I am very disappointed.

They seem pretty good I just need an exchange! Hopefully I can

I like the shoes except for the color I didn't realize blue was gonna be so bright

I inadvertently ordered the wrong shoe width; returned shoes asap, but it seems that getting my refund is taking a while. I plan to order the correct size, but I won't order new ones until I have received notice that money has been refunded.

The soles may wear better, the toe box is wider, the shoe is longer, the heels are roomy (not what I needed), No complaints about the tongue length. this is the fifth pair of 1540 V3, so I know the differences. This pair will be my last, have already begun my search. I am very disappointed! Will try to return if their website will allow (it did not for the last two days) . Forget trying to contact customer service, no phone answering, no reply to email or text.

I have worn this shoe for 5 years. I received my new pair and there is a total difference in this shoe. The insole is thin and flimsy, my heal hurt 15 minutes into wearing this shoe.

Style: color and design fine- could be more snazzy Fit: secure and snug Sole: firm- not as flexible as i like in running sneakers...my feet hurt a bit and so do my shins after a workout...may give it a few more rounds before i give up Made in USA was what i wanted to support...

Very comfortable, but after only a dozen wears both had holes worn thru on the toe from the inside. This should not happen for the price of these sneakers.

I bought these because the 1260 was no longer available. They feel more like a cross trainer to me. I use them for lifting.

I am a long-time New Balance customer. Their shoes have solved my plantar fasciitis and pronation problems better than any shoe I have tried. The only significant warning: I had to buy this current set only 4 months or so after my previous pair because a hole almost immediately opened up in the toe tip of one shoe. This appeared to be a defect in the shoe, and just kept increasing in size. I have bought the exact same pair, and will see if the same thing happens. I devoutly hope this was a one-time problem. Another bone to pick: it would help SO much if New Balance would offer more color options, especially color options a little less vibrant. Especially before I retired, I need somber colors more suitable for the work place.

New Balance is the only sneaker I wear, but I was surprised by my latest pair. The quality of the sneaker material has gone down drastically. The fabric portion of the sneaker is flimsy at best. What once was a stronger frame between sole of shoe and material is now a cheap almost duck tape looking frame. The only thing that remained solid is the rubber sole otherwise I would have returned. Sorry to say, but after 25 years, time to look for a new studier brand.