Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam 860v12
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64%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
16%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
5%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
88%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
87%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Glad they had Sulphur yellow.....Grey and black colors are so dull...shoe feels great as welll
Doug,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The length is a half size shorter than previous New Balance shoes. My old 840V4's are a half size longer.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
6 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
860 G12 4E Comfortable quality made shoe
Long time customer
Shoelace eyelets are symmetrical to each other
Same number on each side. More user friendly
Easier to lace up than the
860 G 10 4E which has four on one side and five on the other.
Nickname N,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These shoes are awesome. I have wide feet and usually a 10 but the person at the store convinced me to go 10.5 and my feet are very happy . New Balance makes the best running shoes period.
Imaslowrunner,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought another brand about 6 months ago after wearing NB for years, (won't mention the name). Same size but just didn't fit as well as the NB and after months of trying to break them in I gave up and bought a pair of the 860 v12. I'll
never make that mistake again.
I don't run anymore due to bi-lateral knee replacements but I wear athletic shoes everyday and still stay pretty active.
Ron,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I've ran several half marathons and a full marathon and these shoes have felt the best as of now for me. They are soft on the street when running and also feels nice as well on the treadmill. Strongly recommend this shoes for anyone who's interested in running some distance.
Limonchi,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
I wear these shoes mostly for walking and they are incredibly comfortable and light. I used to have planter's fasciitis and New Balance keeps that from coming back. I wish there were better color choices, but the black/white looks amazing and I like how the "N" is implemented on this model as a raised outline of the letter in a firm material and not just a sticker-like patch.
Terosaur,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This was a perfect fit if you are a 26.5 cm or 8.5 it has a square toe box so plenty of room for the toes. Very comfortable and it has mesh for great breathability. Great stability and the cushion is perfect. I spend 8 hr s standing and running in these shoes and they deliver.
Ant, Zappos Customer,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The new shoes have brought the joy back to running! The cushion is allowing me to do the work necessary to get better at my chosen hobby.
Lots O,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Replaced my 860v11 with these, and I could tell a difference immediately. I overpronate, and these are the best shoes I've ever had.
Johnguana,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I've been a 1080 guy but I have a thing with over pronation so I tried the 860. They aren't nearly as comfortable as the 1080 but my knee issue have been less severe after a good jog. I had some unfortunate rubbing on the ankle but other then that I like them.
Jonathan,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Nice shoe, very light and supportive but not much arch support.
Kevin, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have had a lot of trouble with fitting shoes because of my foot issues (bunions, arthritis, & pronation. I need a wide ball of the foot area, narrower heel, arch support and pronation correction). As soon as I put these on I practically jumped for joy! I have seen reviews on YouTube that are very informative and state they are also a real work horse and last very well. THANK YOU NEW BALANCE.
Toni, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have used the 860's for years. The V12's seem to be a little stiffer and the toe box is clearly a little smaller. The same 9 1/2 felt a little smaller at first but broke in. The new colors and design are much better
Glenn,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I was on vacation when they arrived. My first trial yesterday they seem a bit wider than I had thought. The length and comfort are fine. When I compare to my other orders, they were not wide
Don,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Everyday sneakers. I actually went to store to exchange for larger size. Person that helped me was great and I now have a pair that fits.
Gebby,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Great support and comfort. One of the best running shoes I have.
Dibs,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I've been wearing NB for years and have always come back to them when purchasing my next pair. I'm disappointed with my last purchase (860 Fresh Foam) in their design. They've changed the heel design where their using plastic in the heel support. Unfortunately, the plastic has broken into multiple pieces and now the heel slips off the heel making the shoes useless.
Tom C,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have to use an insert in all shoes and the inserts work great in these shoes. I tried a pair from a discount store, they are not the same shoe as those that I buy off of the New Balance website.
Mom6,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
Mainly city walking, 50+ miles per week, have pronation I'm my left ankle after a motorcycle accident many years back and these really help combat that.
Foulksy,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I only wear new balance. Perfect fit every time. I love the Brand..
Sam,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Nice and supportive without feeling restrictive or stiff. Let's see how long they last.
HED3,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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A good running shoe overall however the cushioning is an adequate for my needs good every day walk around shoe but not a running shoe in my case
I'd also recommend:
Sketchers maximum cushion
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Great shoe comfort and support been looking for a shoe like this for quite some time. However the laces that came with this shoe are too short. They don't carry laces and told me to return them. Look i didn't buy a pair of shoes to return them. It's not uncommon to buy large wide shoes and have short laces but this is ridiculous.
Treat M,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I absolutely love my 860v11 new balance shoes, so much so, that I decided to order another pair....... However the closest available was the 860v12. After receiving it, it just doesn't compare to the v11. Stiffer, sized slightly smaller, and not as comfortable as the v11. I'm wearing the v12, but not happy with them.
J A,
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