Customer Reviews New Balance 696v4
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52%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
18%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
15%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
8%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
6%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
65%"Felt true to size"
73%"Felt true to width"
88%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Really nice shoe, but needed softener to make it less stiff. Would still recommend purchasing it
CVSC,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Returning the product.Tried sneakers size in stores.12.5 2E was too small.So ordered 13 4E
It ran too big.Looks like a good shoe
Rajiv,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Took up Pickleball and a huge NB fan. Visited the local NB store in STL, hoping to try on the 806 & 696. They had neither and couldn't really provide any expertise. Bought the 696, not impressed...
IronTiger,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Liked the look and ordered 1/2 size up in 4E but still not enough room in the toes. Had to return
David,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
After wearing 4 times, still experiencing comfort challenges that preclude extended wear.
B,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
NB products have been great and started using them in the 70's. Because of surgery I have been forced into needing a wider shoe and in this case I found the shoe I liked on your website. As it turns out, in spite of great service and product I will need to return them. What is the procedure for doing this as it is the first time I have purchased from your site.
Steve,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
First New Balance I've ever gotten a blister with. A bit disappointed.
YKUSR,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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fit the size, wide as described, very stable on court , good height on ankle support.
cons:1.not breathable and heavy
2.upper liner is very hard, and as it is not breathable AT ALL, and i've got blisters right from first 45 min play.
I'd also recommend:
new balance
Alex, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The shoes work well for pickle ball. Comfortable support. Wide width fits well. Toe box could be a bit bigger.
Stephen,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Arch support is minimal. My arch was hurting after an hour and a half on clay.
Runs wide in the heel
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The size if fine, but the width is not. I bought Adidas sneakers at the same time, size 9.5 (as opposed to 10 in the NB case), also wide.
Adidas shoes fit perfectly, the NB ones, even though they are half a size larger are in fact narrower and less comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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A little tighter than expected from New Balance.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wish I read the previous review too small from my normal size
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I saved some money and got a terrible fit with these. I didn't go extra wide cause I swim in those but these I had to return because they crowded by toe box so bad - I replaced em with wide 796 and they fit perfect. And way less than $150
Jeff,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Use the shoes for tennis and pickleball. The inserts are no more than .125 inches thick all around and completely flat. They need to be replaced asap with good inserts.
PB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These are nice shoes but I sent them back because they are to narrow and I order wide. I purchased a different NB shoe style.
Pat,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Much smaller and narrower than a regular Size 8, 4E wide!
I'd also recommend:
FicVille!
Ty, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I am disappointed with this shoe. I bought it to save on my NB1006 as a walking around shoe, since 1006 hasn't been readily available. Same size, but 696 tighter and shorter than 1006. I didn't expect it to be the same quality as 1006, but 696 should at least fit. Quality of materials are suspect as weight is considerably light. Reminds me of an off-the-rack shoe at a discount store. Will never buy again. Disappointing as a NB brand.
Dedicated N,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I buy New Balance shoes because of their width options. I bought these shoes to play pickleball. The width was fine, which was my first concern, but the length was off. I buy athletic shoes a half size larger than I do dress or casual shoes. My normal size for athletic shoes from New Balance is 10 EE. These were 10 EE, but my toes were hitting the the front of the shoe. I plan to go a half size larger and see if that works.
Ron, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have had these tennis shoes in the past.
They are not as wide as they used to be.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Not wise enough new balance used to Be wider
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Awful
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Way too short!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
Walked around the house for a few hours the shoe felt great. After two hours of pickleball my big toes were numb, the stitching on the toe box is scalloped and extends into the inside of the shoe. That ridge that it creates inside the toe box rubs my big toes raw. The second day I wore a thicker sock and blisters started where the scalloped edge rubbed my big toes.
SparticusBob,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Not comfortable and feel cheap. Also require lots of character o these reviews. Lame.
Jack,
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