Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v3

The shoes looked great out of the box but after 10 minutes wearing them around the house my feet hurt because there is not enough support for a 4E shoe. The insole seemed much smaller than it needed to be and the sides had zero support. If your feet are smaller this would be a great light weight shoe for running possibly.

They look great, have great support, and are very lightweight. They also breathe very well. Possibly the best running shoes I've ever owned. I may go ahead and buy another pair right now just so that I have them when the time comes!

The fit is wider and longer than the Arishi v2. I had to return to go for a size smaller. The styling is not as good as the previous version either -- the label on the tongue of the shoe has an orange that clashes with the red of the shoe.

I bought these for my husband as a gift. They are light weight and fit him well. He just wears them around the house and for short walks with the dog. They do the job!

These shoes have an attractive style and are comfortable to wear. It seems to me the support it offers is a lot less when compared to other shoes.

Th E material is excellent, it is one of the best running shoes I have had.

I was impressed by the comfort right when I first tried them on. I’ve been needing a new shoe that would stand up to a lot of standing throughout my days. The only compromises are that it runs way small. I own every shoe I’ve ever had in a 12 and this one requires that I go up a full size so I’m wearing a 13 and it’s great. I got the wide model which was the right move for my feet too. The only thing I don’t like is that the heel cup, top of back of shoe) pushes in and if I don’t wear long socks the shoe rubs the back of my ankle in a painful way and causes blisters almost immediately. I don’t know why it angles in that much but it’s very uncomfortable. I’ve had to make sure I have thick socks on while I break it in and I hope it gets to be a better fit after a while.

When comparing the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v3 to its predecessor v1 it is a half size bigger. The v3 has too much toe room for me. I felt uncomfortable pressure on my heel when I walked and jogged. Ultimately, this was my reasoning for returning this shoe. It just did not fit correctly. I recommend ordering a half size smaller than you typically wear in New Balance runners. Additionally, the v3 is not as cushioned at the v1. I did not mind that it had less cushion because the sole is sturdier. I imagine the sole will provide good traction for miles.

A comfortable shoe for running. Lightweight and breathable.

Good for running

fit as expected, very comfortable casual shoe. also very lightweight, good for travel.

The toe has ripped open in both pairs I've owened. Would not repurchase will go with new style next buy.

Exactly what I wanted

I am very pleased with these shoes. I usually use a Brooks for moderate pronation. These have been just as comfortable.

I got the same pair last year, wore them out, and I liked them so much that I made sure I got another pair. Comfortable for running and walking.

I looked all over the internet for these shoes. Amazon no longer had them in stock. I had purchased a pair of these over a year ago from Amazon and they are, quite simply, the best walking shoes I have ever had. I purchased these to be the replacements for the New Balance Fresh Foam shoes I purchased a year ago as the shoe companies are always changing their styles and I knew if I waited too long, I would not be able to find a pair. That was almost the case this time but Zappo's had them in stock. While I wanted blue, these black ones are just fine. Hard to find 4E width for some reason.

Great shues comfortable and will buyagain

Light and comfortable!

Shoes are great, however the laces are ridiculously short. I can barely tie them - it's incredible how short they are. I bought two different color pairs and it's the same for both. They should be about 4" longer per lace. I bought the same shoe 18 months ago and the laces are so long they drag on the ground. Why can't they get correct something so simple as lace length ??

I bought the shoes in May. They started to come apart in August. The rubber in the toe started to separate. I would love to get a new pair.

Loved the look/style of the shoes, but the "fresh foam" insert offers little support and comfort. In addition it was prone to sliding uo in the back and I'd have to take off the shoes to slide it back in place. These might be OK for casual walking, but there is not way I would ever wear them for running ... not enough support or comfort.

Sent them back as they were to big and wide.