Customer Reviews New Balance Classics 990v5

I've had my eye on the 990's for a long time but only recently pulled the trigger. These are one of the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn, perhaps THE most comfortable. They are not cushy or soft, they are firm, supportive and unbelievably comfortable. I didn't buy them because of the "dad shoe" trend but they make of me think of my father who wore New Balance back in the day, he loved them. The design is absolutely classic if you're into that. On par with the exceptional comfort of them is the craftsmanship and quality of the materials. Literally the nicest pair of sneakers I've ever purchased, the quality, materials and stitching are unsurpassed. I've purchased a lot of shoes in my lifetime and while comfortable, I always seem to get to a point where I'm ready to take them off. The 990's provide ALL DAY comfort. They're not cheap, but they're not cheaply made either. These are super high quality materials, made in the USA by some of New Balance's very best craftsman. I have no previous experience with 990's to compare to, all I can tell you is they're a fantastic shoe, one of the best I've ever worn and won't be the last either. I'm typically somewhere between 2 and 4 E depending on the cut of the shoe (even in NB) but I went with Wide (2E) Fit is absolutely perfect.

The fit and size were right on. The support was as expected. These shoes are the best. Alittle over priced but I would not buy other shoe. I have been a fan of the 990v4 for years. Now I am a fan of the new model.

I used to wear 990’s but have been wearing ASICS for the last five years. I have flat feet and I weigh 215 pounds and the ASICS have just gotten narrower, lighter, and have less real support. This is great if you’re a smaller runner with perfect mechanics and minimal foot issues. But for me, I needed more support. So I went back to the 990’s and I’m really glad I did. They are definitely heavier and more solid underneath the foot. They also run a hair larger than I was used to, but I am fine using my normal size. Fits with my orthotic just fine. They’re just a little more hefty. Not massive or bulky, but it’s definitely a more substantial shoe than the ASICS “support” shoes like the Kayano or GT-2000. The 990’s just provide me with the right amount of support that I need for my larger frame. In a running shoe world that seems to go lighter and fluffier every year (which, again, is good for some), I’m glad the 990’s still offer support and mass for those who need it. And these never go out of style.

These shoes always fit my husband perfectly! He wears a 6E width so finding shoes can be a challenge. LOVE the color of these shoes!

Purchased these for my husband size 15 6E. He has a hard time finding comfortable sneakers due to the size of his feet and can only wear New Balance. He finds them very comfortable and lightweight. He prefers them to his last pair so I just ordered Just another 2 pairs for him.

My son has wide feet and these shoes fit him perfectly. He loves them!

Was in LOVE with the last design - M990V4. This one is fine. Still fits my customized insoles well. There is something about the design that makes it look more worn out or scoffed fasted but that's not that important. Very casual shoe. Doesn't look expensive even though it is.

The fit lengthwise was great, however, the width was tight at the widest part of my foot. After wearing them for 4 hours around the house the pain experienced required me to remove them. I will try the next width and see what happens.

Solid shoe that could be worn with tuxedo and no one would complain. Great external lines and infrastructure. 990v5 carries on the tradition. Best brand I have used for wide feet, arch support, pronation, and ankle support.