Customer Reviews New Balance 696v4
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48%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
57%"Felt true to size"
67%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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They look very nice and the larger toe box is what I was looking for, but the length runs small and therefore I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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This were much shorter than any of the 8.5's that I tried. Very disappointing.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I like the shoes however I feel they're difficult to break in unlike previous NB pairs I have had. I have bunions and although the width works the leather doesn't seem to give enough. I have been wearing for a month and still seems stuff at times. Unable to wear them all day yet.
Buckeye, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Can't wear them too small and definitely not an extra wide shoe! Sending them back
I'd also recommend:
New Balance is my brand not this style
T, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Unfortunately, the shoes were too tight and I am returning them.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance and Drew
June, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have a bunion on my right foot and this shoe hits me right in that spot making it very uncomfortable. I have another pair of New Balance tennis shoes that are fabulous which is why I bought this one. The new one is not comfortable.
Susie,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Leather is very hard and uncomfortable. I will be returning these. Not very wide either.
CottonCandy,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These sneakers were narrower than I expected (medium width felt narrow) and the colors, though they looked fun in the photos, are actually awful together. The entire sneaker looked tacky and I was very disappointed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Not what I expected at all. Not cushioned much at all. Pretty rigid and hot shoe.not a typical 2e width.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The shoes pinched my toes. I am sending the shoes back and ordering a different size.
I'd also recommend:
SAS
Judyboch, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Tried the New Balance 696 v4 because it came in my size - a women's 11 EE / extra wide, and because I had New Balance in the past that seemed to fit my wide foot with a wide toe box. I was pretty disappointed because I really liked the look of these. For an 11, they were to small, with my toes smashed up against both ends of the shoe. I can't imagine this shoe is what they think an EE / extra wide foot would fit in - the toe area is so pointy, you'd really have to have pointy feet to wear these shoes. The only wide area is the the middle of the shoe. There's barely any arch in this shoe, so if you're looking for support, look elsewhere. To top it off, the shoe is extremely stiff.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Ryka, Softwalk, SoftSpots, Merrell, Clarks, Hush Puppies
MaryS, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Way too “short” I always buy 8.5 sport court shoes and these are very short.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Fit and size was okay, but the sole was flat and offered no support. I ordered them to play tennis in, not just walk around. Not near enough support for the abuse feet take during tennis play.
I'd also recommend:
Alegria
Sue, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I ended up returning them at our local NB store for a pair with more support
Trish,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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When I ordered these shoes I thought they were a light pink. I was very surprised to find out that they were a peachy color when I opened the box.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I would have used them for tennis. I liked the look and feel of the shoe, but it is too narrow in the toe box in B width.
Peachy,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have purchased many pairs of New Balance court shoes, and this is the first pair that is very uncomfortable. They are too short and are not wide enough (I purchased a wide). Since I wore them once, I can't return them. Very disappointed!
Joan,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I am a long time New Balance customer. My foot runs wide, so I love that NB has extended widths for women. I ordered my usual size (9.5D) to wear for racquet sports and have worn them twice. I have no complaints about the materials or design, but the toe box shape is irregular and my feet hurt after both outings. They don't seem to be the wrong size, but I'm not happy with this purchase.
Beth,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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This whole shoe was way off. Material was very strange, the cut made it that you could hardly get the side of your foot in. Surprised that New Balance, that use to make more shoes for comfort and foot problems, has trended so far away from this. Will look for a better shoe maker.
Judi, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I ordered too small. Maybe it's me?
I'd also recommend:
Maybe better to try on in a store.
Lisa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These shoes are cute! Nonetheless, they are definitely not wide at all! Please do not order if you have wide feet! I also found them to be very hard shoes with a funny and short toe area. They are on their way back to Zappos ASAP! I don't know what happened to New Balance but their shoes are not the same.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Am serious thinking about closing account have had alot of issues with zappos lately
Rhonda, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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These shoes are cute! However they run small and narrow! I have to return them because I am a WW and these shoes fit like a medium width! Won't purchase New Balance again they are no longer wide widths.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have been a new balance fan for many years . Having had multiple foot and ankle surgeries I always went with new balance. Having said that this shoe is probably the worst most uncomfortable she'll I have put on my feet. Would not recommend at all
Toms W,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I ordered the size I usually wear, but they were too small. Unfortunately, there wasn't a replacement available.
That was disappointing. I guess a 7 1/2 wide is a popular size since it wasn't available. So I was disappointed.
MJS,
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