Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4

Basic shoes, that actually fit a size 15. They are a bit cheap looking, I know, at $50 that should be expected. But, the fabric, seams and glue all look like they are one neighborhood hill-climb away from saying "f-it" and just splitting apart leaving my toes wondering why they're so big and fat...

Shoes were too tight and too short

too tight and too short.

No issues with this shoe. I normally take 12 or 12.5 but this one I needed a 13. Great shoe very comfortable.

Fit great and super comfy!

I need wide shoes, and they need to have enough toe room to add an extra insole for comfort. This shoe fits the bill but actually feels a bit wider than some of my other shoes. The look would be great if it didn't have the stupid orange strip on the tongue. Can't understand why they did that.

the toe box is narrow and pinched my toes together at the tip. needs a more rounded toe. returned.

I didn't pay a ton of money for this pair (actually got it on sale); but it looks and feels cheap. I don't expect it to last. I ordered a wide size and it actually feels a little narrow; built in a way that puts pressure on the outer edges of my feet. I didn't buy these to make a fashion statement; which is good because the beige sole color comes off as dirty/old. However, I did buy these for use on my treadmill and it was a huge mistake. The sole bottoms have some sort of coating on them that makes them extremely slick on certain surfaces. I can walk on the treadmill, with some slipping, but can't safely jog or run. I'm hoping a few miles will "scuff" them up and provide tolerable traction. Disappointed.

My son loves this says that they are very durable. He is a roofer up-and-down ladders and he is very hard on shoes. He said they’re easy to work in and keep his back from the day.

Like the lightness and cushioning. Greatly disappointed with the ability to last. Fabric ripping after one summer season, didn’t wear during the winter.

Shoe is well constructed for my wide foot.

The test of time usually tells all these new balances are going on three years old. Still looks brand new no Tears, no rips , and super comfortable they are my go-to shoes.

Size and fit were good. grateful i dont need the arch support of the 1540s anymore. I like them and the price was great.

I normally wear a size 9.5 but this shoe appears to run a little small and I needed a size 10. It is lightweight and offers awesome comfort and support. So much so, I will order another pair!!

Material was great & would breathe well. But toe box was not deep enough nor had enough "volume" (width)

I have been wearing New Balance running shoes for many years and each year the new models get better and better. The Arishi v4 is light as a feather. Like walking on a cloud. I needed to order this shoe a half size larger than my normal shoe size for the best fit.

Great feeling shoe really light. I have a wide foot and left foot drop and these feel really great..

Excellent very soft

Great shoe very light feeling on the feet and comfortable.

I wear these shoes around the house, for indoor workouts, and for running errands around town. They are extremely comfortable, lightweight, fit to size, and are very reasonably priced. I have purchased several pairs of Arishi’s over the years, in previous versions, and worn them nearly daily. The version 4 may be my favorites in terms of comfort and ease of putting on and taking off. When they are laced a little loose, they can be put on just like a slipper even without untying. I have 4 pairs of the version 4’s and absolutely love them. Bargain priced, reasonably durable, and fit even someone like me with a size 14 fairly wide foot! I highly recommend these shoes for light duty wear. If you are looking for shoes to run a lot of daily miles on pavement then NB makes several running shoes (e.g. 860’s, 880’s 1080’s, etc.) at much higher prices, that are far superior. I wouldn’t select these shoes for logging a lot of miles. However, for their intended use, the Arishi v4’s are hard to beat.

I stopped wearing these. I need something with good arch support due to achilles tendon issues. After getting pains in my calf muscles, these sneakers weren't right for me. They fit well, but that's about it. Not a lot of support.

Because I have very wide feet, I found these to be too narrow for me.

My son loves it

This particular New Balance shoe style is the most comfortable shoe I've ever bought. I use them mostly for walking, and I never come home with tired feet. They fit me perfectly, and are cushioned perfectly. I have an older NB pair, different style, and I've even used glue on the soles to make them last longer! Thank you, Zappos, for offering this brand. Four stars.

This batch seems to run half size smaller than a year ago.