With the New Balance 608v5 you get the light weight comfort and performance of a cross-trainer with hospitality-grade slip resistance needed on the floor. This soft toe athletic work shoe has a coated leather upper that is both durable and wipeable. No metal components are used, so these shoes won't scratch against surfaces and are metal detector-friendly. A non-marking rubber outsole meets ASTM F2913-11 criteria for slip resistance, giving you excellent traction indoors on wet and oily floors. To see you through a long day on your feet, the 608v5 has ABZORB cushioning in the injected midsole. The technology within this midsole provides exceptional shock absorption, helping reduce foot fatigue. An internal shank provides stability; a removable insole and soft lining provide comfort. The New Balance 608v5 Mens black athletic work shoe gives you the lightweight comfort and non-slip protective features you need on the job. Buy your pair today.
With the New Balance 608v5 you get the light weight comfort and performance of a cross-trainer with hospitality-grade slip resistance needed on the floor. This soft toe athletic work shoe has a coated leather upper that is both durable and wipeable. No metal components are used, so these shoes won't scratch against surfaces and are metal detector-friendly. A non-marking rubber outsole meets ASTM F2913-11 criteria for slip resistance, giving you excellent traction indoors on wet and oily floors. To see you through a long day on your feet, the 608v5 has ABZORB cushioning in the injected midsole. The technology within this midsole provides exceptional shock absorption, helping reduce foot fatigue. An internal shank provides stability; a removable insole and soft lining provide comfort. The New Balance 608v5 Mens black athletic work shoe gives you the lightweight comfort and non-slip protective features you need on the job. Buy your pair today.
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The lowest price for New Balance Men's MX608 Trainers Black 8 M right now is $153.44 at Amazon.com.au, compared across 2 retailers.
The all-time low was $65.77 on 10 May 2026 — today's price is 133% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 4 Nov 2026.
New Balance Men's MX608 Trainers Black 8 M
With the New Balance 608v5 you get the light weight comfort and performance of a cross-trainer with hospitality-grade slip resistance needed on the floor. This soft toe athletic work shoe has a coated leather upper that is both durable and wipeable. No metal components are used, so these shoes won't scratch against surfaces and are metal detector-friendly. A non-marking rubber outsole meets ASTM F2913-11 criteria for slip resistance, giving you excellent traction indoors on wet and oily floors. To see you through a long day on your feet, the 608v5 has ABZORB cushioning in the injected midsole. The technology within this midsole provides exceptional shock absorption, helping reduce foot fatigue. An internal shank provides stability; a removable insole and soft lining provide comfort. The New Balance 608v5 Mens black athletic work shoe gives you the lightweight comfort and non-slip protective features you need on the job. Buy your pair today.
With the New Balance 608v5 you get the light weight comfort and performance of a cross-trainer with hospitality-grade slip resistance needed on the floor. This soft toe athletic work shoe has a coated leather upper that is both durable and wipeable. No metal components are used, so these shoes won't scratch against surfaces and are metal detector-friendly. A non-marking rubber outsole meets ASTM F2913-11 criteria for slip resistance, giving you excellent traction indoors on wet and oily floors. To see you through a long day on your feet, the 608v5 has ABZORB cushioning in the injected midsole. The technology within this midsole provides exceptional shock absorption, helping reduce foot fatigue. An internal shank provides stability; a removable insole and soft lining provide comfort. The New Balance 608v5 Mens black athletic work shoe gives you the lightweight comfort and non-slip protective features you need on the job. Buy your pair today.
Last updated at 04/11/2026 20:55:22
New Balance Men's 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer | Cross-Training Shoes
Delivery $36.20
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New Balance 608v5 'Triple Black' | Men's Size 8
originally posted on newbalance.com
I had a pair just like these. I wore them every day for a very long time. When they finally wore out, I made several attempts to get another pair exactly like the pair that I was so pleased with. I tried to order them from every Site on the Internet except the New Balance site.Finally, one of the Neighbors mentioned that he needed Wide shoes and ordered them directly from your site.Problem solved. Got them ordered and they were here in less than 5 days. I have worn them every day since then. No "Break in" time was needed. They fit perfectly from the time that I first wore them.I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and will use this Seller again.
originally posted on newbalance.com
I work in IT at a large university and cover a lot of ground every day. A great pair of sneakers would work great, but my shoes have to look a little dressier than sneakers. These fill the bill perfectly!The positives are that these are super comfortable, supportive, slip resistant, and meet dress requirements. This is my 4th pair of these (or its predecessors). I get about 3 years out of each pair, and that's with putting a lot of mileage on them.The only negative is that when the soles are wet (coming in from outside), they make an odd squeak when walking on polished concrete flooring.
originally posted on fingerhut.com
First off, I'm not ever willing to pay more than $100 on athletic shoes. Seconds, having to wear a size 15 make every other shoe company think I will. But when I do find this shoe in my size, I will buy 2 to 4 pair at once. For the price, they work for what I use them for. I do need to put an extra insole in them, but i have very thin feet. The toes tend to peel when wet often. But that's no big deal to me. But once wet, the front will begin to separate quickly. Overall, the price, availability in my size, and, yes, are made in the USA, is why I buy these shoes.
| Size | Size 8 |
| Brand | New Balance |
| Width | Width Medium |
| Department | Men's |
| Material | Genuine Leather, Mesh, Rubber |
New Balance Men's 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer | Cross-Training Shoes
Delivery $36.20
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
New Balance 608v5 'Triple Black' | Men's Size 8
I had a pair just like these. I wore them every day for a very long time. When they finally wore out, I made several attempts to get another pair exactly like the pair that I was so pleased with. I tried to order them from every Site on the Internet except the New Balance site.Finally, one of the Neighbors mentioned that he needed Wide shoes and ordered them directly from your site.Problem solved. Got them ordered and they were here in less than 5 days. I have worn them every day since then. No "Break in" time was needed. They fit perfectly from the time that I first wore them.I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and will use this Seller again.
I work in IT at a large university and cover a lot of ground every day. A great pair of sneakers would work great, but my shoes have to look a little dressier than sneakers. These fill the bill perfectly!The positives are that these are super comfortable, supportive, slip resistant, and meet dress requirements. This is my 4th pair of these (or its predecessors). I get about 3 years out of each pair, and that's with putting a lot of mileage on them.The only negative is that when the soles are wet (coming in from outside), they make an odd squeak when walking on polished concrete flooring.
First off, I'm not ever willing to pay more than $100 on athletic shoes. Seconds, having to wear a size 15 make every other shoe company think I will. But when I do find this shoe in my size, I will buy 2 to 4 pair at once. For the price, they work for what I use them for. I do need to put an extra insole in them, but i have very thin feet. The toes tend to peel when wet often. But that's no big deal to me. But once wet, the front will begin to separate quickly. Overall, the price, availability in my size, and, yes, are made in the USA, is why I buy these shoes.
I have long, wide, old feet -- hard to fit. I sent two completely different brands back before I got my New Balance shoes. NEW BALANCE TO THE RESCUE!!! These fit so well that taking my dog on 2-mile walks is so pleasant that my feet feel as well when we finish as when we started. The cushioning is quite sufficient for me, and the toe box is wide enough so that the sides of the show don't rub on my feet. The first time I put the shoes on, they were stiff and just Ok. BUT after three walks in them, they limbered up, and I now rate them as the best fitting, most comfortable tennis shoies I have owned -- ever.
I use the shoe for walking. Maybe 8 miles a week, don't wear them otherwise, I'm in Hawaii. I walk on the sidewalk or street. At about 6 months part of the tread on the bottom of the shoe came unglued. Since I bought directly on the New Balance website I went through there return process, but it was slightly more than 6 months, so could not return. They ended up giving me a $40 credit which I used to buy a new pair. This was about 50% off. So, now Should I have had to buy a new pair after 6 months of light use? No, I don't think so, the tread just wasn't well adhered. It was barely worn, and the rest of the shoe was pristine. Am I okay with paying $40 and now I have a new pair. Yeah, mostly. But I'm giving 3 stars as I shouldn't have had to go through the hassle.
I purchased these shoes to replace a pair of shoes from 6 months earlier. I have always liked the quality of New Balance shoes over the years. My last pair of shoes was the exception, I only wear them to walk in and they began to to tear right above the rubber sole seam, soon afterwards the souls became detached from the shoes. This happened on both shoes although the left shoe was worse. I continued to try to wear them but before they were 6 months old they were completely separating and falling apart, The shoes still looked almost new but I could no longer wear them. It was like they hardly put any adhesive on the soul of the shoe. I was very disappointed because they shouldn't have fallen apart.I would expect this in a less expensive brand but not New Balance. I ... MoreI purchased these shoes to replace a pair of shoes from 6 months earlier. I have always liked the quality of New Balance shoes over the years. My last pair of shoes was the exception, I only wear them to walk in and they began to to tear right above the rubber sole seam, soon afterwards the souls became detached from the shoes. This happened on both shoes although the left shoe was worse. I continued to try to wear them but before they were 6 months old they were completely separating and falling apart, The shoes still looked almost new but I could no longer wear them. It was like they hardly put any adhesive on the soul of the shoe. I was very disappointed because they shouldn't have fallen apart.I would expect this in a less expensive brand but not New Balance. I decided to give them one more chance and I hope it was a fluke.
I have used 608 going back for decades. Previous versions had a broad spectrum of color patterns to choose from. And of course the option to purchase a wider width makes this NB model second to none. The V5 is by far the worst version of the shoe that I have tried. Not only was there such a diminished number of color options but the shoe itself was redesigned to be less-than previous versions. Especially noteworthy was the disastrous choice to change the design of the outsole from a single piece of rubber to 3 separate pieces of rubber. My experience with V5 is that the 3 separate pieces made the outsole more susceptible to pealing off of the midsole. Hope that a V6 comes out soon and New Balance restores the care and design that were present in previous versions of ... MoreI have used 608 going back for decades. Previous versions had a broad spectrum of color patterns to choose from. And of course the option to purchase a wider width makes this NB model second to none. The V5 is by far the worst version of the shoe that I have tried. Not only was there such a diminished number of color options but the shoe itself was redesigned to be less-than previous versions. Especially noteworthy was the disastrous choice to change the design of the outsole from a single piece of rubber to 3 separate pieces of rubber. My experience with V5 is that the 3 separate pieces made the outsole more susceptible to pealing off of the midsole. Hope that a V6 comes out soon and New Balance restores the care and design that were present in previous versions of the shoe.
Bought this pair to replace worn out NB athletic shoes and worn out Nike athletic shoes. Wear these for walking dog, exercising on an elliptical trainer and casual occasions. Previous NB athletic shoes had served me well. Would never buy anything again from Nike, given their making a hero of Colin Kaepernick (sp??), following his refusal to stand for our National Anthem. So far, these new NB sport shoes have proven comfortable. Can't promise to buy NB shoes again, because of being 80 years old and maybe never buying another pair of shoes in my life.
I purchased four pairs of all white MX608V5 13 4E and all arrived and tested okay for one day of use although one new left MX608V5 white shoe worried me with a loose interior heel footbed cushion I could feel not proper within the first few minutes wearing and walking. I nervously risked continued using the problem shoe and was comfortable with the resolved attachment and limited slip after a few hours of wearing the shoe and walking a little on stairs, carpet, and tile in my home. WARNING - I was getting into a lot of use to request a return with the pair of shoes with extra slip concern and could have been denied a return after the hours of wearing and continuing to test the problem the shoe. The MX608V5 ankle support is good with flexibility and limited rubbing ... MoreI purchased four pairs of all white MX608V5 13 4E and all arrived and tested okay for one day of use although one new left MX608V5 white shoe worried me with a loose interior heel footbed cushion I could feel not proper within the first few minutes wearing and walking. I nervously risked continued using the problem shoe and was comfortable with the resolved attachment and limited slip after a few hours of wearing the shoe and walking a little on stairs, carpet, and tile in my home. WARNING - I was getting into a lot of use to request a return with the pair of shoes with extra slip concern and could have been denied a return after the hours of wearing and continuing to test the problem the shoe. The MX608V5 ankle support is good with flexibility and limited rubbing during active movement use. I am very happy the New Balance MX608V5 product with extra wide 4E sizing is available in all white or all black pairs.
I have worn 608s for more than 10 years. It was and still is a great shoe; straight last, roomy toe, good heel. However, the several shoes I just purchased have "Comfort Insert"s that have all sorts of hard-to-notice-unless-you-pull-the-insert-out texturing and cushioning clumps that mess up the feel of the shoe for the bottom of the foot. For those of you that know this shoe (and most of other shoes I have bought from NB), the insole insert was flat and plain and just fine. I can't wear the shoe with this new insert so what to do? I've looked up NB insoles - there are 16 of them! and they all are close to the cost of a new shoe. A nuisance of time and money. I've reached out to NB but my question has been blown off. Am I the only one put off by this "improvement"?
| Size | Size 8 |
| Brand | New Balance |
| Width | Width Medium |
| Department | Men's |
| Material | Genuine Leather, Mesh, Rubber |
