The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 is a running shoe that offers you excellent cushioning and a comfortable ride. It is suitable for runners looking for smooth and responsive support, whether on the road or on the treadmill. The shoe has a mesh upper that hugs your foot and gives you optimal breathability. The Fresh Foam X midsole provides soft and bouncy cushioning that adapts to your stride and allows you to roll naturally.
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 is a running shoe that offers you excellent cushioning and a comfortable ride. It is suitable for runners looking for smooth and responsive support, whether on the road or on the treadmill. The shoe has a mesh upper that hugs your foot and gives you optimal breathability. The Fresh Foam X midsole provides soft and bouncy cushioning that adapts to your stride and allows you to roll naturally.
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New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 V13 Shoes Pure Red White - 40
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 is a running shoe that offers you excellent cushioning and a comfortable ride. It is suitable for runners looking for smooth and responsive support, whether on the road or on the treadmill. The shoe has a mesh upper that hugs your foot and gives you optimal breathability. The Fresh Foam X midsole provides soft and bouncy cushioning that adapts to your stride and allows you to roll naturally.
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 is a running shoe that offers you excellent cushioning and a comfortable ride. It is suitable for runners looking for smooth and responsive support, whether on the road or on the treadmill. The shoe has a mesh upper that hugs your foot and gives you optimal breathability. The Fresh Foam X midsole provides soft and bouncy cushioning that adapts to your stride and allows you to roll naturally.
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Long time NB customer as I like having width choices. I normally wear a 13 4E. First time buyer of these.The shoes today seem to be getting a bit shorter. Not yet uncomfortable, but maybe my feet are spreading. I am thinking I should try a 14 4E next time. This shoe is very comfortable - almost too comfortable. I am 78 and not as stable on my feet as I used to be. My feet in shoes always feel a bit lumpy like I'm walking on river rocks, but maybe that's just my age. The Fresh Foam design is very comfortable and I can go much longer than with other shoes not having the Fresh Foam. I worry though that my feet seem to have less stability with the foam when walking - it's like walking on an air mattress. Not sure how to address this issue. Shoe laces are thin and hard ... MoreLong time NB customer as I like having width choices. I normally wear a 13 4E. First time buyer of these.The shoes today seem to be getting a bit shorter. Not yet uncomfortable, but maybe my feet are spreading. I am thinking I should try a 14 4E next time. This shoe is very comfortable - almost too comfortable. I am 78 and not as stable on my feet as I used to be. My feet in shoes always feel a bit lumpy like I'm walking on river rocks, but maybe that's just my age. The Fresh Foam design is very comfortable and I can go much longer than with other shoes not having the Fresh Foam. I worry though that my feet seem to have less stability with the foam when walking - it's like walking on an air mattress. Not sure how to address this issue. Shoe laces are thin and hard to manipulate. Would like a thicker lace. Thinking about getting another pair, but the size and stability issues are holding me back. Maybe will try the 860 - same Fresh Foam, but the reviews suggest a stiffer fit. Would love to hear from folks my age about this.
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First 3 stars because quality of material and looks of shoe are really nice . #2 cushion of sole is like the most plush thing on the market with lots of squish / bounce which is light weight . If you are light on your feet with a narrow foot thin overall one fantastic shoe if you love a cushioned lightweight shoe . NOW the BAD the ankle of the show is low cut including the upper material /mesh . It’s far from a roomy shoe there 4E extra wide is overall a standard size / regular fit shoe . It’s way to snug on the foot especially in the toe box plus on top of the foot which leaves no room for foot swell or toe splay . It’s to snug and very unstable with no breathing room overall . With the snug fit and unstable platform it will create pronation or supination if you ... MoreFirst 3 stars because quality of material and looks of shoe are really nice . #2 cushion of sole is like the most plush thing on the market with lots of squish / bounce which is light weight . If you are light on your feet with a narrow foot thin overall one fantastic shoe if you love a cushioned lightweight shoe . NOW the BAD the ankle of the show is low cut including the upper material /mesh . It’s far from a roomy shoe there 4E extra wide is overall a standard size / regular fit shoe . It’s way to snug on the foot especially in the toe box plus on top of the foot which leaves no room for foot swell or toe splay . It’s to snug and very unstable with no breathing room overall . With the snug fit and unstable platform it will create pronation or supination if you have minor issues in that area . The extra wide is the width of a standard brooks glycerin 20 which the toe box has more room sizing overall is small go up half an inch in length also . Also there been a ton of inconsistencies among new balance shoes which I hope gets better because it’s bad overall . Avoid these so called incentivized reviews also stick with the verified reviews < . Incentivized reviews can be not the real deal or 100% correct with people getting incentives for good reviews just my opinion not saying there bad just saying they might not be the real deal overall there misleading . I unfortunately had to send my 10 4E extra wide back after trying the shoe out . Ankle to low was creating minor supination from way to snug fit tight in toe box mid foot top of foot which with no stable ness overall just didn’t work for me . May this review help people new balance has great cushioned shoes but unfortunately this one isn’t for me …
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These sneakers are very comfortable; fit, finish and material are excellent, and they look great. The upper is quality, it's comfortable, breathable, moves with you. The cushion, sole and heel provide both padding and propulsion. Superb walking and urban hiking shoes, good for lighter run days, or even use as everyday shoes. We're regularly reaching for the 1080v13 on our hikes.Two tips. First, lace them up normally. I first tried lacing the 1080v13 with heel locks -- but this was too tight and uncomfortable, and in fact I almost returned them. Well, don't do this, these shoes aren't like the 990s. NB has the 1080v13 lacing grommets exactly where they need to be for a no-slip comfortable fit. When I redid the laces using "normal" lacing, the proper fit and ... MoreThese sneakers are very comfortable; fit, finish and material are excellent, and they look great. The upper is quality, it's comfortable, breathable, moves with you. The cushion, sole and heel provide both padding and propulsion. Superb walking and urban hiking shoes, good for lighter run days, or even use as everyday shoes. We're regularly reaching for the 1080v13 on our hikes.Two tips. First, lace them up normally. I first tried lacing the 1080v13 with heel locks -- but this was too tight and uncomfortable, and in fact I almost returned them. Well, don't do this, these shoes aren't like the 990s. NB has the 1080v13 lacing grommets exactly where they need to be for a no-slip comfortable fit. When I redid the laces using "normal" lacing, the proper fit and excellent comfort returned. As I said, NB has the design spot-on for these. (I also use the stretchy lace lock laces, these work great as well in normal lacing configuration.)Second tip, consider ordering the wide version. I got the 2E-wide, female s/o got the regular D-wide, both of us using standard American sizing. This resulted in the perfect fit. So for a bit more comfort, the base wide version may be ideal for you.
Long time NB customer as I like having width choices. I normally wear a 13 4E. First time buyer of these.The shoes today seem to be getting a bit shorter. Not yet uncomfortable, but maybe my feet are spreading. I am thinking I should try a 14 4E next time. This shoe is very comfortable - almost too comfortable. I am 78 and not as stable on my feet as I used to be. My feet in shoes always feel a bit lumpy like I'm walking on river rocks, but maybe that's just my age. The Fresh Foam design is very comfortable and I can go much longer than with other shoes not having the Fresh Foam. I worry though that my feet seem to have less stability with the foam when walking - it's like walking on an air mattress. Not sure how to address this issue. Shoe laces are thin and hard ... MoreLong time NB customer as I like having width choices. I normally wear a 13 4E. First time buyer of these.The shoes today seem to be getting a bit shorter. Not yet uncomfortable, but maybe my feet are spreading. I am thinking I should try a 14 4E next time. This shoe is very comfortable - almost too comfortable. I am 78 and not as stable on my feet as I used to be. My feet in shoes always feel a bit lumpy like I'm walking on river rocks, but maybe that's just my age. The Fresh Foam design is very comfortable and I can go much longer than with other shoes not having the Fresh Foam. I worry though that my feet seem to have less stability with the foam when walking - it's like walking on an air mattress. Not sure how to address this issue. Shoe laces are thin and hard to manipulate. Would like a thicker lace. Thinking about getting another pair, but the size and stability issues are holding me back. Maybe will try the 860 - same Fresh Foam, but the reviews suggest a stiffer fit. Would love to hear from folks my age about this.
First 3 stars because quality of material and looks of shoe are really nice . #2 cushion of sole is like the most plush thing on the market with lots of squish / bounce which is light weight . If you are light on your feet with a narrow foot thin overall one fantastic shoe if you love a cushioned lightweight shoe . NOW the BAD the ankle of the show is low cut including the upper material /mesh . It’s far from a roomy shoe there 4E extra wide is overall a standard size / regular fit shoe . It’s way to snug on the foot especially in the toe box plus on top of the foot which leaves no room for foot swell or toe splay . It’s to snug and very unstable with no breathing room overall . With the snug fit and unstable platform it will create pronation or supination if you ... MoreFirst 3 stars because quality of material and looks of shoe are really nice . #2 cushion of sole is like the most plush thing on the market with lots of squish / bounce which is light weight . If you are light on your feet with a narrow foot thin overall one fantastic shoe if you love a cushioned lightweight shoe . NOW the BAD the ankle of the show is low cut including the upper material /mesh . It’s far from a roomy shoe there 4E extra wide is overall a standard size / regular fit shoe . It’s way to snug on the foot especially in the toe box plus on top of the foot which leaves no room for foot swell or toe splay . It’s to snug and very unstable with no breathing room overall . With the snug fit and unstable platform it will create pronation or supination if you have minor issues in that area . The extra wide is the width of a standard brooks glycerin 20 which the toe box has more room sizing overall is small go up half an inch in length also . Also there been a ton of inconsistencies among new balance shoes which I hope gets better because it’s bad overall . Avoid these so called incentivized reviews also stick with the verified reviews < . Incentivized reviews can be not the real deal or 100% correct with people getting incentives for good reviews just my opinion not saying there bad just saying they might not be the real deal overall there misleading . I unfortunately had to send my 10 4E extra wide back after trying the shoe out . Ankle to low was creating minor supination from way to snug fit tight in toe box mid foot top of foot which with no stable ness overall just didn’t work for me . May this review help people new balance has great cushioned shoes but unfortunately this one isn’t for me …
These sneakers are very comfortable; fit, finish and material are excellent, and they look great. The upper is quality, it's comfortable, breathable, moves with you. The cushion, sole and heel provide both padding and propulsion. Superb walking and urban hiking shoes, good for lighter run days, or even use as everyday shoes. We're regularly reaching for the 1080v13 on our hikes.Two tips. First, lace them up normally. I first tried lacing the 1080v13 with heel locks -- but this was too tight and uncomfortable, and in fact I almost returned them. Well, don't do this, these shoes aren't like the 990s. NB has the 1080v13 lacing grommets exactly where they need to be for a no-slip comfortable fit. When I redid the laces using "normal" lacing, the proper fit and ... MoreThese sneakers are very comfortable; fit, finish and material are excellent, and they look great. The upper is quality, it's comfortable, breathable, moves with you. The cushion, sole and heel provide both padding and propulsion. Superb walking and urban hiking shoes, good for lighter run days, or even use as everyday shoes. We're regularly reaching for the 1080v13 on our hikes.Two tips. First, lace them up normally. I first tried lacing the 1080v13 with heel locks -- but this was too tight and uncomfortable, and in fact I almost returned them. Well, don't do this, these shoes aren't like the 990s. NB has the 1080v13 lacing grommets exactly where they need to be for a no-slip comfortable fit. When I redid the laces using "normal" lacing, the proper fit and excellent comfort returned. As I said, NB has the design spot-on for these. (I also use the stretchy lace lock laces, these work great as well in normal lacing configuration.)Second tip, consider ordering the wide version. I got the 2E-wide, female s/o got the regular D-wide, both of us using standard American sizing. This resulted in the perfect fit. So for a bit more comfort, the base wide version may be ideal for you.
Not for me, I'm an Ascics shoe type of person and figured check out what all the buzz was on this shoe. To be fair, I run in stability shoes primarily so this was something to add to my rotation for light a little faster than normal days (which is rare!). I normally run in Ascics Gel-Nimbus 25/26 or Keyano 30 for my most recent shoes. So yes, I knew this would feel different.The shoe feels old, not sure how to say it but I expected more from a $150+ shoe in the way the mesh and tongue felt. The stretch liner to hold the tongue in place and give a bit of a snug fit could be stronger and longer down the shoe to the toebox. While it did keep the tongue in place for my runs the tongue feels enormous compared to other shoes. Don't know if tongue is the right word but ... MoreNot for me, I'm an Ascics shoe type of person and figured check out what all the buzz was on this shoe. To be fair, I run in stability shoes primarily so this was something to add to my rotation for light a little faster than normal days (which is rare!). I normally run in Ascics Gel-Nimbus 25/26 or Keyano 30 for my most recent shoes. So yes, I knew this would feel different.The shoe feels old, not sure how to say it but I expected more from a $150+ shoe in the way the mesh and tongue felt. The stretch liner to hold the tongue in place and give a bit of a snug fit could be stronger and longer down the shoe to the toebox. While it did keep the tongue in place for my runs the tongue feels enormous compared to other shoes. Don't know if tongue is the right word but I'm sure you get what I'm sayin! I feel like the outside of the sole will not hold up well on street which is where I primarily run, because the rubber, foam, whatever feels super soft in some areas and I'm sure I won't get 300 or a little over in miles on these. I did like the springy ness feel that I just don't get in the Ascics I run in. Made my legs feel refreshed at times during the run, but also a bit of lack of control. I say this because my 3rd run out I felt that I was over extending a bit and sure enough I was because I started to feel my calf pull a little but a minor tweak on my run fixed that going forward. Really just mentioning this to remind people that switching from certain styles of shoe will def have that break in period so if you old but feel young like me, take it easy for a bit until you figure the shoe out! I did like how they felt like they were pushing me a little forward without me having to try. This and the springyness (is that a word!) is about all that I liked on the shoe other than the gold color which I think I like, it's growing on me. As someone who runs in stability shoes and shoes with a little bit of a drop (or a lot!), I didn't like how I felt like I could easily roll my ankle in these. Not that I did, but with every strike I felt like I was thinking about my strike way too much.I've taken them on a longer than 60 minute long run, and a couple 10k tempo speed runs and I really really want to like them but my after run feel in my legs is not the same as the comfort I'm left with after running in my Ascics shoes. These look good, so I hate to say it out of the rotation and into my travel shoe section for work. I will say that I had great hopes for the shoe, but maybe I need to try a NB shoe with a plate in it but these just were not for me.Overall a decent shoe, a bit pricey though as I feel this is a $99 shoe nothing more, and the shoe itself material wise feels old. Okay for a once a week trainer, or as a casual run shoe to wear out on the weekends in my opinion.
My old Rockport sneakers had lost their soles in the parking lot at church. I was so surprised about this loss of the plastic soles. I haven't used these shoes for about five years, and the plastic disolved sitting on the shelf for so long. I thought this was the time to find some new sneakers. I drove down to Runners Route on Kapiolani which was difficult to access with all the no left turn signs. Then Charles helped me and I looked at several sneakers. I had used Brooks for many years and was dissatisfied with their performance. As a senior, I was very concerned with low impact, low compression sneakers. Charles showed me some Fresh Foam X 1080v 13's Medium width. I asked for a wide width of New Balance, and he didn't have a wide width there in the store. I used ... MoreMy old Rockport sneakers had lost their soles in the parking lot at church. I was so surprised about this loss of the plastic soles. I haven't used these shoes for about five years, and the plastic disolved sitting on the shelf for so long. I thought this was the time to find some new sneakers. I drove down to Runners Route on Kapiolani which was difficult to access with all the no left turn signs. Then Charles helped me and I looked at several sneakers. I had used Brooks for many years and was dissatisfied with their performance. As a senior, I was very concerned with low impact, low compression sneakers. Charles showed me some Fresh Foam X 1080v 13's Medium width. I asked for a wide width of New Balance, and he didn't have a wide width there in the store. I used to have some new balance sneakers about ten years ago. This Fresh Foam design is a great improvement for seniors. I have been wearing them around the house in the afternoon and I am very impressed how one appears to float in them. Previously, the Sketchers that I had tried, were too squishy and I tended to over develop my calfs from trying to correct my balance with every step using my toes to improve balancing positioning. Yet these Fresh Foams are superior to any of the pervious sneakers I have tried! I am very thankful that Charles presented me with this selection. He suggested that I put on different sneakers on each foot, in order to try out how each shoe felt comparatively. I could tell there was a big difference. The other brand had a blocky step, while Fresh Foam rolled along with the walking step. I am preparing for the Great Aloha Run and am very thankful that there was a good salesman to recommend the best sneaker, New Balance Fresh Foams! These are particularly important for the senior market because so many seniors have trouble with their knees these days. So marketing to the Senior population will really help to improve safe health and safe mental health promotion, also. I usually spend Saturdays going for six mile walks around Diamond Head and Kapiolani Park. It is an important area for many outdoor enthusiasts, which is safe and warm semi tropical. I wear a Columbia Sun shirt to always protect from the sun year round. I hope that you improve marketing to the many senior associations and retirement associations that these new Fresh Foams are an excellent improvement over many previous types of walking shoes for seniors to enjoy more! I read with interest the Wikipedia Article on New Balance. in the mid 1800's, one of my distant relatives, requested from Hawaii that there be sent more shoes to Hawaii, because there was such a paucity of these items in the ship arrivals. In those days it would take an average of 6-8 months for ships to travel around the cape horn of South America in order to reach the distant islands of Hawaii, which are now the 50th State of the USA.
I purchased this shoe because I have a birth defect in my foot that has been causing pain and my podiatrist suggested wearing a running shoe for comfort. I researched to top brands and chose to settle on New Balance and the 1080 from a review I saw by Hes Kicks. I actually purchase the shoe the night it was released (10/13) because I had to do something fast to remedy the pain I was feeling in my foot almost everyday for the past 3 months. All I can say is there is a comfortable shoe, and then there is this shoe! New Balance has absolutely hit the target with the cushioning in this shoe. The pain I had in my foot has subsided completely and I have moved to wear this shoe as not only my workout shoe, but as a casual shoe that I wear to work every day. The pillow-y ... MoreI purchased this shoe because I have a birth defect in my foot that has been causing pain and my podiatrist suggested wearing a running shoe for comfort. I researched to top brands and chose to settle on New Balance and the 1080 from a review I saw by Hes Kicks. I actually purchase the shoe the night it was released (10/13) because I had to do something fast to remedy the pain I was feeling in my foot almost everyday for the past 3 months. All I can say is there is a comfortable shoe, and then there is this shoe! New Balance has absolutely hit the target with the cushioning in this shoe. The pain I had in my foot has subsided completely and I have moved to wear this shoe as not only my workout shoe, but as a casual shoe that I wear to work every day. The pillow-y feel you get actually makes my cardio walks more enjoyable. I'm not a runner at all, but I walk for my cardio. I used to only walk for about 15-20 mins after my strength training sessions, but I walked 30 mins without a blink for the past 3 workouts. If you wear a comfort shoe for your job or if you are looking for a shoe to make your walks more enjoyable, please do yourself a favor and simply try the shoe. That's what I did and now I own 3 pair!
This is an initial review for straight out of the box fitment and overall design. I am 6' 3", 260 llbs, and the previous model of this shoe held up quite well, but it's lifespan was noticeably shorter than other high end running shoes I have worn in the past. On initial sight, the shoes have the larger sole that many high end running shoes are using. The black on black, in my opinion is perfect. Not dark gray, but black. I like the look of this shoe as a Gen Xer, not too flashy and won't show as much dirt. The feel of and fit of the shoe is very good and feels good in the toe, sides, and heel. No initial pressure points or gaps exist, it literally fits like a glove. The feel of the shoe as I walked, initially untied, made my feet want to roll outwards. After a quick ... MoreThis is an initial review for straight out of the box fitment and overall design. I am 6' 3", 260 llbs, and the previous model of this shoe held up quite well, but it's lifespan was noticeably shorter than other high end running shoes I have worn in the past. On initial sight, the shoes have the larger sole that many high end running shoes are using. The black on black, in my opinion is perfect. Not dark gray, but black. I like the look of this shoe as a Gen Xer, not too flashy and won't show as much dirt. The feel of and fit of the shoe is very good and feels good in the toe, sides, and heel. No initial pressure points or gaps exist, it literally fits like a glove. The feel of the shoe as I walked, initially untied, made my feet want to roll outwards. After a quick tie, the stability was much better. The soles of the shoe feel like you're walking literally on cushions or clouds. The pros: looks great, fits great, holds up to heavier users well. The cons: Pricey, NEVER goes on sale, stock is always low, black color option runs out fast. Recommendations to users:: If you like them buy 2 pair because their availability is low. Recommendations to NB: Offer more of the same model, offer shoes with dark soles, and please include these in sales.
Amazing shoes that are lightweight and sporty looking with amazing comfort . I would give a 4.5 stars out of 5 just because sizing sometimes can be different when it comes to manufacturing process from one color to another idk why this is . In my opinion fresh foam x is a fantastic foam that conforms to the foot with a great plush feeling underfoot . Which is an awesome feeling when needed for sore our problematic feet. Weird I got the black on black in a 4E extra wide which did not fit was alittle snug BUT got a pair of grey on grey 4E extra wide that was great fitting shoe and true to size . Anyway love the looks comfort feeling of the shoe it has a great soft upper with awesomely plush cushioning . I have two different size overall feet so extra wide is much ... MoreAmazing shoes that are lightweight and sporty looking with amazing comfort . I would give a 4.5 stars out of 5 just because sizing sometimes can be different when it comes to manufacturing process from one color to another idk why this is . In my opinion fresh foam x is a fantastic foam that conforms to the foot with a great plush feeling underfoot . Which is an awesome feeling when needed for sore our problematic feet. Weird I got the black on black in a 4E extra wide which did not fit was alittle snug BUT got a pair of grey on grey 4E extra wide that was great fitting shoe and true to size . Anyway love the looks comfort feeling of the shoe it has a great soft upper with awesomely plush cushioning . I have two different size overall feet so extra wide is much needed with two different arches which makes shoes hard to find in a good fit for both with a bunion on one foot so extra wide is much appreciated thank you new balance. Otherwise wide would fit but foot issues can be horrible so conclusion the 1080 and the fresh foam x line is one of the best if not the best shoes on the market in my opinion. Fantastic sporty looking comfort is great and easy on the feet if you have foot issues our just need something that conforms to foot for comfort with achy legs and feet . The 1080 v13 / more v4 soon more v5 / and the 880 v14 are fantastic shoes depending what comfort you need . Most likely a awesome rotation if needed for comfortable shoes …
Unfortunately, I am disappointed with my purchase. I have been wearing 1080s for several years and have been very satisfied with the fit, comfort, and wear of the shoe. As much as I want to like the new v13 version I just can't seem to put them at the same level as the previous versions. So much so that I have been shopping around for any remaining stock of v12 1080s. The additional cushion in the v13s is nice, even though I never thought the previous versions were lacking in cushion in any way. It is the fit that is the problem. They just don't fit my foot like the previous versions. Also, for some reason the inside face of the uppers bulges out with a fold in the fabric. I also cannot seem to relieve the pressure on the top of my right foot from the shoe no matter ... MoreUnfortunately, I am disappointed with my purchase. I have been wearing 1080s for several years and have been very satisfied with the fit, comfort, and wear of the shoe. As much as I want to like the new v13 version I just can't seem to put them at the same level as the previous versions. So much so that I have been shopping around for any remaining stock of v12 1080s. The additional cushion in the v13s is nice, even though I never thought the previous versions were lacking in cushion in any way. It is the fit that is the problem. They just don't fit my foot like the previous versions. Also, for some reason the inside face of the uppers bulges out with a fold in the fabric. I also cannot seem to relieve the pressure on the top of my right foot from the shoe no matter how much I adjust the lacing. They have obviously changed the shoe significantly from previous versions. I will be trying on alterative models and brands when I can no longer source v12s.
This shoe is terrible, I can not put it in any other words except terrible, I recently picked up running as my new hobby and heard good things about the shoe and I bought them to try them in my training and race day for a half marathon and they are the worst shoes that I could have chosen. They are super narrow, so if you have anything but a skinny foot I would go for a wide and maybe a half size up. These shoes will hurt the outside part of your feet trust me. These shoes during the race gave me terrible blisters on the arch of my foot, the ball of my foot, and left my toes swollen. The initial time I tried them on they were really comfy and felt great but after training in them and racing in them I would NEVER recommend these, such a waste of money and will never ... MoreThis shoe is terrible, I can not put it in any other words except terrible, I recently picked up running as my new hobby and heard good things about the shoe and I bought them to try them in my training and race day for a half marathon and they are the worst shoes that I could have chosen. They are super narrow, so if you have anything but a skinny foot I would go for a wide and maybe a half size up. These shoes will hurt the outside part of your feet trust me. These shoes during the race gave me terrible blisters on the arch of my foot, the ball of my foot, and left my toes swollen. The initial time I tried them on they were really comfy and felt great but after training in them and racing in them I would NEVER recommend these, such a waste of money and will never buy another pair of new balances. The shoes also really make your feet get hot since the upper is not really a breathable upper. My wife got a wide and she felt that the shoe was still to narrow for her liking as well. I am not a marathon runner by any measure but these shoes really left me tore up after the race, I figured I was sore due to it being my first race but a week after the race and my feet are still in pain due to these shoes. I would HIGHLY recommend staying away from these shoes for running. I got a Size 9 which is a half size up already and they still felt too small.