I tried to order this pair of shoes, but the morning after I placed my online order (to pick up in store at the Costa Mesa, CA location), it was cancelled. I was trying to purchase my 6th or 7th pair of these shoes, as I had been a loyal New Balance customer for several years. Since my order was cancelled, I took my current pair of 880s (which I ordered on Amazon, and now suspect were fakes because the heel wore out so quickly) to the Costa Mesa location, and was one of five customers in the store with three store employees helping people. The two gentlemen in front of me were also complaining about the quick wear and tear, and overall quality of their newest shoes too. By the time they could help me, one associate, simply called out across the store, "which model ... MoreI tried to order this pair of shoes, but the morning after I placed my online order (to pick up in store at the Costa Mesa, CA location), it was cancelled. I was trying to purchase my 6th or 7th pair of these shoes, as I had been a loyal New Balance customer for several years. Since my order was cancelled, I took my current pair of 880s (which I ordered on Amazon, and now suspect were fakes because the heel wore out so quickly) to the Costa Mesa location, and was one of five customers in the store with three store employees helping people. The two gentlemen in front of me were also complaining about the quick wear and tear, and overall quality of their newest shoes too. By the time they could help me, one associate, simply called out across the store, "which model and size"? I told her, but then was completely turned off by the lack of service, and said "never mind" and walked out. I still love my 327s, but I replaced my 880s with a pair of Asics GT 2000. Sorry New Balance, your new shoes don't seem to have the same quality I've enjoyed in the past, and while I love the fact their from MA, and some are made in the USA, and your new store is pretty, the quality still matters most.

I have been looking for a pair of running shoes without any type of plate or rocker geometry, something that has been proven to be difficult considering the running shoe market. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I put these on my feet and they felt like an extension of my foot in the best possible way. There is a good amount of ground feel, while also feeling supported and comforted. I have found this to be a lightweight, daily trainer that I choose over the 1080 every day due to the inherent stability of the lower stack height. This reminds me of what the Saucony Kinvara and New Balance Beacon could have been. The only complaint I have is minor, in that the upper can sometimes pinch my upper foot during high flex times, but it's transient and not bothersome ... MoreI have been looking for a pair of running shoes without any type of plate or rocker geometry, something that has been proven to be difficult considering the running shoe market. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I put these on my feet and they felt like an extension of my foot in the best possible way. There is a good amount of ground feel, while also feeling supported and comforted. I have found this to be a lightweight, daily trainer that I choose over the 1080 every day due to the inherent stability of the lower stack height. This reminds me of what the Saucony Kinvara and New Balance Beacon could have been. The only complaint I have is minor, in that the upper can sometimes pinch my upper foot during high flex times, but it's transient and not bothersome enough to stop wearing these great shoes!

I'm very disappointed, the two models before now were the perfect 880 shoes.I wanted them for everyday wear plus walking.The last two models of 880 in 13 and 14 have been unwearable, due to the fact you keep making them narrower and reduce the height. This makes the shoe uncomfortable.People with 2 E width shoe sizes are NOT GRANNIES, we dont want walkers and one pair of runners that keep shrinking in width and height as our ONLY option, we want choice.That is why 2 E shoes dont sell. I want a pair of shoes that has enough room for my toes.Every shoe company is the same running shoes are as tight as socks, yet if I was to go to the USA I would find 2E shoes to work because there is choice and there is choice on the USA website. I'm stressed and ... MoreI'm very disappointed, the two models before now were the perfect 880 shoes.I wanted them for everyday wear plus walking.The last two models of 880 in 13 and 14 have been unwearable, due to the fact you keep making them narrower and reduce the height. This makes the shoe uncomfortable.People with 2 E width shoe sizes are NOT GRANNIES, we dont want walkers and one pair of runners that keep shrinking in width and height as our ONLY option, we want choice.That is why 2 E shoes dont sell. I want a pair of shoes that has enough room for my toes.Every shoe company is the same running shoes are as tight as socks, yet if I was to go to the USA I would find 2E shoes to work because there is choice and there is choice on the USA website. I'm stressed and disappointed there are no shoes I can wear. I am not the only person to think this. I used to love womens 1080 and 530 and also some hiking shoes have width and height and dont squash the toes, but you simply dont stock them in 2 E.In the old sizing, NB shoes used to work for me. I feel discriminated against with the way things are currently and I have loved NB shoes in the past.