Customer Reviews New Balance Classics 990v5

These shoes are pricey but comfortable and durable.

Have worn NB shoes for some time. Fit is always spot on, construction solid, excellent support and great styling. Most NB shoes are on the pricey end but within reason. This shoe is all of the above but at nearly $180 its beyond reasonable. Unfortunately for me this is the only shoe I have found that provides the support that I need so buying it regardless of price.

Got the shoe in the special edition with the castlerock gray, more monochromatic and more leather than mesh. It's a great looking shoe and one that would be dressier going out for dressy casual, but it does not give nearly as much control of pronation compared to the New Balance 1540

I wear them for everyday use. The fit is good and they look great. The only issue is one seam slightly off need the toes on the left foot.

nice shoe, appeared to be well made...and made here. Sadly, it just didn't fit me well....

This is my 2nd pair of 990s. First pair lasted over a year and I was very pleased. I've even turned my 2 co workers on to them and they have purchased a pair. This 2nd pair I purchased the heel counter on the right shoe I feel wasnt made right because after 2 weeks its sharp on the inside and makes a noise everytime I step. This is unfortunate for the cost if these shoes.

Always wanted a pair of 990v5 was hesitant because of the price point. Finally got a pair and they are just ok, not as super comfortable as I was expecting. True to size.

Shoe is ok but cost is ridiculous. I need good cushion but getting priced out.

Great sneaker, poor craftsmanship on my pair... some loose stitching and glue stains, also midsole TPU was porous like if it was removed too early from its mold before it sealed the outer surface entirely... went M11 narrow, and it fit great... M11 normal would've been too wide for my narrow fit, also M10.5 normal would've been a tad short, so I'm glad they make narrow sizes... will likely repurchase once my return is processed, hopefully the craftsmanship issues I found were a one-off, as this is supposed to be USA made.

Quiet a bulky sneaker. Too heavy to run in. Not worth the cost.

I use this product to walk. It's great because I can walk in them.

When I added my powerstep insoles the shoes where great, but otherwise the insole is super thin and not much cushion.

I have a long, narrow foot (15, 2A) and have purchased the 2A width in the 990 series for many years. Versions 4 and 5 are obviously not as narrow as this shoe was previously. I wish New Balance would return to the narrower last so that the support would be better for those of us with narrow feet.

Quality is good, looks great, but I ordered a 6E extra wide and it didn't seem quite wide enough. Insert padding doessn't seem to provide great support

I walk a few miles each day. When I bought my 990v4's I fell in love. The shoes felt planted and gave me great support and "spring forward." I replaced them with a pair of 990 v5's and I'm disappointed. Neither pair of v5's felt as stable as the v4's and this second pair feels tighter than the last one in the toe box. Rest assured that I use the same socks as before.

The shoe feels good, looks to be constructed well, its just too plain! It looked to have more contrast, in the colors, in the pictures.

I use these for walking, work and everyday activities, so far I prefer the fit and feel of the V4 (previous model) to these V5's, the cut is different, in fact these are the noisiest sneaks when walking I have ever owned. I tried the 10-1/2 and it was snug, exchanged for a size 11 and they are huge, almost liek they aere intended for a six toed set of feet.

Excellent urban walking shoe (3-6 miles), though expensive (I did want a made in the USA shoe). Solid but styling is dated and needs updating. That is the three stars- otherwise excellent shoes.

I own a 10 wide in dark blue purchased in 2019 and they fit perfectly. The same size (10 wide, in black) purchased in 2020 is too narrow. I guess I could order three or four pairs in 10 wide and hope one pair fits, but that just doesn't seem right. By the way, the 2019s are wearing like steel, I just wanted a pair in black. Maybe I'll try again in 2021.

I purchased the same size (9.5 EE) in 990v5 as I was fitted for in one of your stores for my prior pair of 990's (M990GL4). The 990v5's appear to be built wider in genera and appearl to have stretched. I am concerned I will have to get re-fitted and replace them. I'm getting by for now, however. It is still a very stable show, which is what I need.