Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam 860v12

I really enjoy this shoe... this is my second pair of the v12. The v12 is just as comfortable as the v11. One small thing I truly dislike about this shoe though.... why would you get rid of the tongue being secured by the elastic sides on the tongue. Now the tongue moves slightly to the outside of my foot. I HATE this. V13 needs to implement the tongue being secured on the sides by the elastic bands.....

Fairly big (6'.3"/240) old guy with sensitivity in my feet. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. I think this is my 23rd pair of NB's. First time for this model (860v12). I don't have a ton of miles on them yet but so far so good. Size 14. Good fit, support and cushioning.

Excellent shoe, very comfortable. Would recommend this shoe.

Wear these everyday, but they seem to become untied more often than my previous New Balance sneakers. This is about my 50th pair of NBs.

Excellent product, Thank you you are the only company who gave me a great color options with 2E Wide size, Thank You Again

The shoes are great, comfortable and makes walking enjoyable

I've been buying New Balance sneakers for 5 decades and never had an issue with them fitting properly of being comfortable. I hope this was a fluke with this particular sneaker. I will be returning them.

I'm 6,3', 220lbs, busted knee, surgery on the right foot and lower spine. This shoe didn't have the comfort or support that my arches or body needed. I felt flat and unsupported. Probably a great show for others but not me. Oh well, I tried something new as NB was OOS on my Fresh Foam V3 Black etc.

Sneakers are great. Love them. Don't stop making them a year from now.

The 860 peaked with the fantastic V10. Since then, the price has gone way up (don't care) and the quality has gone down (care a LOT). Perhaps it's an effort to make the shoe lighter. The top of the toebox is now just the thin nylon they use on their lowest tier shoes, the laces are thinner and the worst part, the width seems to be a little tighter than it used to be. Also, the back of the shoe used to curve inward to keep my heel in place. Now, curves OUT and I feel like the shoe is going to come off of my foot. Sadly, I took them out of the box and wore them out a couple of times hoping I'd get used to them so I can't return them. I understand that they need to "freshen" the shoes but I wish they'd limit it to new bizarre color combinations based on Seattle Seahawks uniforms. I did by a few pairs of V10s when they were being phased out but now those are in need of replacement. NB used to be a place where the wide-footed could come for well-made shoes. As they've cut back on the number of styles offered in X-wide widths and now making even the ones they do offer narrower, the market they created is wide open for someone else. I've worn NB exclusively for 20 years. I'm open to suggestions on where to go next.

Not as comfortable as 860v11. The v11 felt better on your foot with more support. Did NB discontinue the v11.

Comfortable, great fit, best shoes I've owned in years

These shoes are comfortable, true to expected size and width.

Excellent value and solid quality - the tongues seem to be shorter than previous shoes - I wonder if that's a cost saving initiative - if it is, it's a horrible idea.

I wear a 14 ex wide. I've tried other models that fit perfectly. This model is a little shorter and not as wide. Still a good shoe but I won't order this model again.

I do a lot of walking and wear nothing but NB crash foam shoes ! Always comfortable and keep my feet in good shape !

First time I've purchased a new balance shoe that has high arches. So high it was causing me pain in my foot. Wish I could return them.

Highly recommend this shoe for cross training and walking

Great quality and fit I highly recommend this style. The comfort level is fantastic.