Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam 860v12

So, I love the 860. I've owned many pairs. I use mine to walk every day and they are perfect for my wide, flat feet. I loved the v11 and when the v12 came out I took the plunge and they are good except...I preferred the back of the v11. The v12 is a little too stiff and sometimes rubs against my ankles in an annoying way. I know it's minor, and I'd still buy another pair but, the v11 back was just a little bit better, at least for me. Other than that, these are great shoes.

I think New Balance could spring for laces that don't open unless double knotted. other than that love the V12

I tried these versus the higher end new balance because they were on sale. My takeaway is that you get what you pay for because they are cheap feeling and clunky. I never have a problem with higher ended new balance although they do tend to wear out fast.in these they just feel clumsy and somewhat shabby from the get go.

These shoes are comfortable. The downside is that they only lasted 6 months.

The 860 is probably a good shoe but I was looking for a replacement for my 940's ( No longer available) and they were a no go for me. The return was very easy.

I liked the color of the 880's I bought this past winter. They lasted me about 6 months, and it was time for new ones. However, the 860's were the only model with the color I liked. They are not nearly as stable as the 880's. Stopping quickly tends to put more pressure on my ankle, almost like the 880's had a lower center of gravity? My advice is if you like the 880's--don't go to the 860's. If you like the 860's--try the 880's.

I have had new balance running shoes before but we his ones are not as light as the previous ones. Still comfortable though

Overall buying process was positive, but the sizing was off of what I expected. I usually wear 11-12 so I went for a 11.5, but that was way too big.

I wish you had a greater selection of size 12, 4E. I do like New Balance and would try other styles but not sized for me. The limited selection forces me to. Look at sneaker manufactures. Please make an effort to carry a wider variety of styles in larger and wider sizes. Otherwise, I may find a better sneaker elsewhere, thanks for your consideration.

I've been buying 860s for years. The new heal is less comfortable. IMO the new colors are pretty bad. Same great toe box though.

Mountain Teal color on the website appears to be a shade of turquoise-y green when in fact it is very much a blue.

I have been wearing 860s for years for walking on artificial knees. I need a big toe box. These v.12 shoes in my "regular" size for v.10 and v.11 felt great the first days out walking on level ground. Then I did an uphill hike. Coming down, I felt my right big toe hit the rigid front of the shoe toebox. On a long hike it would be purple toenail time. I decided to use these just for local ,even walks and ordered a half size longer. Comparing the 3 shoes, I confirmed the big toe is right at the rigid inner side of the v.12 usual size toe box. On my same size old v.11, it's a good fingerwidth away. With the half size larger v.12, my big toe is in about the same place as in the smaller v.11. I also note they changed the soft toe box top of the v.11 to make a harder raised edge.

Great fit right out of the box on E width. Stable and firm sole which is what I need, but can feel it starting to break down from mid-sole thru the toe box. Will have to wait them out.

Wish they were more comfortable, I have other NB which are more comfortable by far.

My son always wears a medium width, and has a narrow heel. These shoes were too tight even with no socks. Exchanging for wide. I hope it works.