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Rating Summmary:

19 total reviews
New Balance 696v6 Tennis Shoes

Review Breakdown:

21%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

32%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

5%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

32%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

45%"Felt a half size smaller"

64%"Felt narrower than marked"

80%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
The shoe rubbed on my ankle.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I have other NB for pickleball and they are the perfect cushion, support, and lateral support is terrific- but these seemed short in height - meaning from the ankle to sole and very narrow. I hope they have this in wide.
I'd also recommend:
ON Cloud, New Balance, Brooks, new balance, toms
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I wanted to love these sneakers but both pairs I ordered did not look brand new, the box was damaged but that's not why I didn't keep them. The shoe was shorter from top to bottom (not heel to toe) and narrow - including the wide width. I couldn't get my foot in try them on. I have a normal size 6 1/2 foot - nothing crazy. very disappointed as I ordered the New Balance v696 pickleball sneakers and was hoping these would be the same in black. I returned.
I'd also recommend:
ON Cloud, New Balance, Brooks
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
This was the second pair i ordered and once again they looked used. Zappos customer service was great in replacing but the second wasn't much better. Besides the appearance of the sneaker, these were much shorter in height, if that makes sense, from ankle to heel than my previous pair, and much narrower. I couldn't get my foot in comfortably and I ordered a wide!. I returned with no problem.
I'd also recommend:
ON Cloud, New Balance, Brooks
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
True to size.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
These are the best pickleball sneakers . Lightweight and supportive
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0 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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Poor SupportGreat Support
They are not wide enough for my feet. Great shoes- just not wide enough.
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0 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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Shoes very comfortable. My go-to shoes for playing pickleball. I’ve used this style for a couple of years.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
First shoes for tennis I've found that actually fit my wide foot. They are still a tight, protective fit, but they were comfy from the 1st time on court. No break-in period needed. Heavily recommend if you're looking for wide-friendly court shoes.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I bought these court shoes to play indoor pickleball and I love them. I bought my size in wide width as I have bunions and they give me plenty of room. They are very comfortable out on the gym floor and do not slide.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I finally found my tennis shoe brand. I wear wide sneakers and its hard to find tennis shoes in wide width. I wear brooks for running and while these arent quite as wide as brooks, they are the best Ive found after trying ASICS, adidas, and KSwiss. These are lighter than the 1007 shoes and I like them better.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Very comfortable. Excellent quality. Great on the court.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I ordered the wide shoe and received it. However, it was still very hard to get on. I struggle with both shoes.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I always buy NB for tennis. Like this shoe but it is a little on the HOT side.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Nice looking sneaker, but not narrower than a typical wide sneaker.
I'd also recommend:
Sketchers
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I have really small feet and my normal size was super tight, not enough volume in the shoe for my little feet.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
very stiff and bulky
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Wow, I could barely get these on. I normally wear a 7.5 and NB usually runs big, but not these! After reading the reviews, I even ordered an 8!
I'd also recommend:
Babolat, Wilson
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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These shoes have zero arch support. Rolled on ankle the first time I wore them. Have been a New Balance customer for year. Will never purchase this style again.
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0 found this review helpful.

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