Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v12
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65%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
73%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
86%"Moderate arch support"
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Very aggravating, Im tired of order New Balance and the sizing is off.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I was hoping to replace an older pair of 880s with this one, but unfortunately will have to return this pair as it seems that the sizing on this model has changed. I've been running in New Balnce for 15 years and have always worn a size 13 D. (Including my previous pair of 880s). This version (v12) runs short. I'm giving it three stars because I know the 880 to be a great shoe and assume this would be the same ... if only I could wear it.
Phil,
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Shoes just don’t feel totally comfortable. I am a senior with assorted foot issues. I thought these may work with professional made insert but had second thoughts after trying shoe at home ar various hours during day.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Quality should be better relative to price
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered a wide, but it was too wide, so that is a sign the regular shoe would be roomy enough. But the foot drop is a 10, and that is a problem for me, as that causes me pain in hip and back. What they need to do is to make this shoe in a foot drop of 5 then I would buy it. They don't make enough shoes with lower foot drops, but that is the only kind my body and feet can take. Could be a great shoe.
Roberta, Zappos Customer,
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I’m larger than your average runner - 6’ and 250 lbs. I had tried these before in different sizes, but only walked in them. When I saw this colorway, I figured I’d give them one more try. They are extremely comfortable to walk around in. I wore them around the house for three days before I decided to take them for an outside run. As I started running, I immediately knew they weren’t going to work. The cushioning is way too soft and, as a heel striker, I was bottoming out with every stride. I barely made it two miles before I was done. I’ve gone through about 30 different running shoes this year trying to find the right one, and the only one I’ve found so far that can handle my weight and running style without bottoming out or losing all cushioning under 100 miles is the Saucony Ride 15. Definitely thankful for the runlimited warranty on these.
Andrew, Zappos Customer,
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Toe box was too small. Pinched
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I hate fresh foam! dammit NB get back to your numbering system that you,ve had for 45 years!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Too short
Sherrie, Zappos Customer,
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Shoes arrived dirty. They had been worn for some time. We were able to clean the uppers and soles.
Jim, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Wear with blues jeans. Initially comfortable. Other people see the color and have inquiries about the shoe. However, you would think that someone who would order a Size 12 Wide would weigh over 200 pounds. The result of someone of this weight wearing a New Balance Fresh Foam shoe, "the 'foam' quickly becomes too soft and looses its form. " The fix, make the foam more dense for larger shoe sizes in order to handle the weight for extended wear and increased and extended comfort!
Heavy M,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Shoes were way to soft for me. Had a hard time walking in them. Sent them back.
Jimpenjir,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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For years I used to wear New Balance exclusively size 11 B (narrow) but this New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v12 is about a half size short and too wide.
I've had better luck with Brooks shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The materials used for this shoe were not good quality. The color on the "N" also leaked onto the outsole of the shoe. It just looked bad. I love newbalance but this was just not a good shoe.
Gg,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
New Balance shoes almost always fit me perfectly, but these are really tight. I sent them back. Too bad, because they are very nice looking.
Bones,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
The 880 V 12 is quite a moniker, but...
Side/lateral support- none. It's like wearing a sock with a sole slapped on the bottom. When you redesign a shoe and remove all lateral 'posts' replacing everything with mesh fabric boasting of 'breathable material', and also narrow the heal sole, you save money on construction time and materials. Even the shoe laces are clearly thinner and cheaper compared with my New Balance shoes from 2-3 years ago. Cheaply made...
Easy,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance CA EN
I sent them back they were toi tight And still havent received the refund
Sam,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Am I the only one with a sore toe after a long walk !
Med,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I have worn New Balance since the late's 70's, the 880's were on sale, I decided to try them but were short, sent them back.
Chuck,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Wider than normal, not as much cushion
RP,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
these feel like great shoes in general, but the outside of the right shoe is taller than the left, such that it rubs against the outside of my ankle - a problem I've never had with any other shoes...
B,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I expected more cushioning in this model. So for me, not what I hoped for.
RL,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
It is too small in length and barely tolerable in width; It is also, very clunky looking with no style unless you need them for work requirements.
I bought the 880V12 because it was on sale, looked like the 860V12 which I bought from you in February, rated as 5 star. It was the only shoe that was a 16/4E, that I thought would have similar style similar to to the 860, was on sale, and most importantly was available in an "all black color". We "Big Foot" guys need/want style/ look/ and fashion. Nobody that I I know, or observe is wearing NBs like the people in your email ads, or at least my size.
Chuck,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I really like New Balance shoes, however when I ordered this pair, I thought I was ordering it in a wide width. What I got was X-wide, which is decidedly too wide. For some reason, Zappos only offers this in three widths, not four, narrow, standard, wide and x-wide. It is a nice shoe, but I will have to wear very heavy socks to compensate for the extra width.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Had to return was a little small in the toe box
NJ-shore,
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