Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v12

First, being a senior citizen I don't do any running. I do however walk about 5 miles a day. So these were purchased for that purpose. They are comfortable but not as comfortable as my Hokas. Would recommend

I ordered a size 16 and it was too small. My toes were all curled so i have to return then. I've used a size 16 Fresh foam before and it fit well so i'm not sure why this is different. Size aside, this is a very lovely shoe.

comfortable fit properly not sure yet how the upper will last

I've use these daily for work. On my feet walking for 8 plus hours a day and they fit and feel great. At first I thought there was too much room in the toe box but it works out perfectly. Love them!

I bought the yellow one but when it came (ordered via online shopping), it's not a bright yellow as pictured but more of darker yellow. That's why I only gave it a 4 star. Otherwise the fit is good and will be running on it soon.

These shoes have great cushion. I wear them for day to day use, and they're great. The toe compartment was a little snug early, but they broke in after 3-4 uses. I would definitely buy another pair.

Overall the v880 are great, they have a weird break-in period but after that they normally last 500+ miles which isn't true for a lot of the competitors. I wear them for races, Road & Trail running, as well as track workouts.

I bought these shoes with the expectations that I normally look for in New Balance. While, they do meet the quality standards, they do have a lot of room for improvement, not so much room for my toes.

I have worn New Balance shoes for more than fifteen years; every two years I buy a new pair. I wear them for exercise-running and walking-and wear them afterwards. Now that I'm retired, that means wearing them every day. I've had 880s for awhile and I like them very much. Right now I'm breaking in my new pair of 880 v. 12, so I can't give them a 5 yet, but all is going well. I bought the light blue with orange trim-something new for me. The shoelaces are a little short; it seems to vary with each version, some longer, some shorter. But I am happy with my new pair of New Balance running shoes.

Do a lot of walking stable and well cushion just a little warm

I run 20-30 miles/week and run 1-2 half marathons per year. The 880 is my "go-to" shoe even after trying other brands. However, the sizing changed between v10 and v11-12. I've worn a size 12 from versions 7-10 over the past few years with no issues. Starting with version 11, i now need a 12.5 after significant toenail discomfort after my latest half marathon (looks like I will lose the nail). I still have multiple pre-v11 880s SIZE 12 in my closet that still fit perfectly fine, but my toe is up against the end of the shoe in v11-12.

Casual day to day use. Low intensity walking and hanging out.

I found the regular width a little narrow. Also, although it's a matter of preference, I found them a little pillowy.

Comfortable

Excellent comfort. Not very durable.

Use for walking 2-3 miles a day. Great fit in size and width (true to size). Only issue is the top eyelet on both shoes is too narrow/blocked to get the laces through.

I have worn mostly New Balance as my athletic shoes now for a long time . Always an 8.5 . Have always felt I had plentiful width. My latest 880v11 and my Hiero's are 8.5 and feel great . But these feel a little snug and almost too soft . They look great and construction looks good as I would expect from New Balance. The tightness isn't terrible. Not enough to send back . But if I had bought them retail I would have at least tried on another pair. If they felt the same I would have gone to a 9 . About a 1/2 size . Hoping as they get a little more broken in that they will loosen up.

Great soft feel for my indoor-only exercise routine. However, the laces come untied very easily.

Runners are good and so far they are adequate. But my last Balance runners, the older model 840 was a lot more comfortable from day one. It felt wider. Whereas these new shoes, even though I ordered "wide" do not feel like it.

for everyday use like walking

Only worn 2-3 times so far. Delivery time was really good.