A Downgrade from v11
The 1080v11's were way better. I road run between 125-150 miles/month and subsequently burn through shoes pretty fast. I simultaneously run a pair of Hoka's, On's or Asics' at any given time as I find some variation helps stave off injury. That said, my 1080v11's were hands down my favorites. I would run them more than any other shoe, and went through 3 fantastic pairs. I was excited to see the v12 drop, and quickly picked up a pair. Needless to say, I am disappointed. They are a fine running shoe, but just fine. They don't affect my gait, and certainly don't cause anything to hurt... but they just aren't as much fun. I find the Fresh Foam to be less "fresh"... it's like they took the bounce/pep out of the shoe somehow. I find them to be far less responsive than the ... MoreThe 1080v11's were way better. I road run between 125-150 miles/month and subsequently burn through shoes pretty fast. I simultaneously run a pair of Hoka's, On's or Asics' at any given time as I find some variation helps stave off injury. That said, my 1080v11's were hands down my favorites. I would run them more than any other shoe, and went through 3 fantastic pairs. I was excited to see the v12 drop, and quickly picked up a pair. Needless to say, I am disappointed. They are a fine running shoe, but just fine. They don't affect my gait, and certainly don't cause anything to hurt... but they just aren't as much fun. I find the Fresh Foam to be less "fresh"... it's like they took the bounce/pep out of the shoe somehow. I find them to be far less responsive than the previous models (v11's, and even v10's), and notice leg fatigue more over longer distances. All that said, I will still run them for my usual 500 miles before retiring them, and will go back to the v11 until the v13 comes out.... Show more
Andrea
originally posted on newbalance.com
Best.Shoes.Ever.
I love these shoes and have practically not taken them off except to sleep ever since I got them a week ago. I have had 4 foot surgeries, plantar fasciitis, 2 stress fractures, arthritis, neuromas, bunions and hammer toes. I can no longer mess around with shoes. And I am a 10 1/2 wide which is next to impossible to find. I have always had the best luck with New Balance but even then, you only made them in black or white in the extended sizes. THANK YOU for finally making the fun colors in the hard-to-find sizes. We're cool people too, you know. I like these in particular because of all the shock absorption and because the toes go up so your foot doesn't get jammed facing down in the shoes. These keep the pressure off the front of the foot, where I have had so many ... MoreI love these shoes and have practically not taken them off except to sleep ever since I got them a week ago. I have had 4 foot surgeries, plantar fasciitis, 2 stress fractures, arthritis, neuromas, bunions and hammer toes. I can no longer mess around with shoes. And I am a 10 1/2 wide which is next to impossible to find. I have always had the best luck with New Balance but even then, you only made them in black or white in the extended sizes. THANK YOU for finally making the fun colors in the hard-to-find sizes. We're cool people too, you know. I like these in particular because of all the shock absorption and because the toes go up so your foot doesn't get jammed facing down in the shoes. These keep the pressure off the front of the foot, where I have had so many surgeries. I also like that the tongue is made into the shoe and is not a separate piece so it doesn't slide off to the side like most of them do. I get compliments on these sneakers literally every time I wear them.... Show more
CamiG
originally posted on newbalance.com
Excellent shoe for most fitness activities
Absolutely adore the style and subtle colors of this shoe. I got the Sea Salt with Sweet Caramel and Light Surf. It's super lightweight, provides very good stability, and serves many purposes. I use them for long walks, errands, fitness, sculpt and dance classes. They have a thick cushion and they are truly like walking on clouds!!!Unfortunately within the first few days of having them, I accidentally broke a liquidy bottle of brown brow mascara that went flying all over the shoes, and could not for the life of me scrub it off. I stuck the shoes in the luke warm machine wash as I do with all my running shoes and let them air dry, however the shoes became quite misshapen afterwards and took 5ish wears to go back to normal shape, hence my 4/5 stars. On top of that ... MoreAbsolutely adore the style and subtle colors of this shoe. I got the Sea Salt with Sweet Caramel and Light Surf. It's super lightweight, provides very good stability, and serves many purposes. I use them for long walks, errands, fitness, sculpt and dance classes. They have a thick cushion and they are truly like walking on clouds!!!Unfortunately within the first few days of having them, I accidentally broke a liquidy bottle of brown brow mascara that went flying all over the shoes, and could not for the life of me scrub it off. I stuck the shoes in the luke warm machine wash as I do with all my running shoes and let them air dry, however the shoes became quite misshapen afterwards and took 5ish wears to go back to normal shape, hence my 4/5 stars. On top of that the brow mascara did not come out, so sadly they look quite awful lol of course which is to no fault of new balance or the shoe ;)Regardless, if you're not the type of person who machine washes your workout shoes on occasion, then these are an absolutely amazing purchase and I highly recommend.... Show more
Erin
originally posted on newbalance.com
Excellent updates to the 1080
I love this update to the 1080. The fit is spot-on as far as length and width. I wear 10B in this model vs. a 10.5B in Glycerin 19 and current Saucony Triumph model, so I think it runs slightly larger compared to those brands and models of neutral fit shoes. I've been wearing a size 10B in this NB shoe, the 1080, for a few years, so I don't think the sizing has changed at all for this 1080 vs. previous 1080s in recent years. The collar of the shoe, around the ankle is a great improvement over the previous two model #'s, as NB did away with the weird waterfall edge at the back of the heel. The heel of this 1080 update looks elegantly narrower than previous models and is not clunky looking at all. The width at the heel fits the same-it's just an improvement on the ... MoreI love this update to the 1080. The fit is spot-on as far as length and width. I wear 10B in this model vs. a 10.5B in Glycerin 19 and current Saucony Triumph model, so I think it runs slightly larger compared to those brands and models of neutral fit shoes. I've been wearing a size 10B in this NB shoe, the 1080, for a few years, so I don't think the sizing has changed at all for this 1080 vs. previous 1080s in recent years. The collar of the shoe, around the ankle is a great improvement over the previous two model #'s, as NB did away with the weird waterfall edge at the back of the heel. The heel of this 1080 update looks elegantly narrower than previous models and is not clunky looking at all. The width at the heel fits the same-it's just an improvement on the appearance IMHO. The colors are nice. I purchased two colors, one purple and the other orange/yellow. In person, the latter definitely has some orange in it, not just yellow. Overall, this is a highly cushioned, neutral running shoe that's good for all distance training, including long runs for marathon training.... Show more
Amy
originally posted on newbalance.com
Good foam feel but poor top materials made
Product was made with thin material on the top and can easily see color of what socks I am wearing, not suited for cold or wet weather terrain or foothpath on rainy days.Because thin material made wAlking feels kinda wobbly and hard to run or doing fast pace walking unless tighten shoes real tight. Does have good choice for wide option and suited for orthothic inserts. Unfortunately the grip under the shoes seems to be too thin and can easily wears out compare to brooks all terrains grip. Based on dollar value, this product is over rated seeing is made in Indonesia not some high end factory. Shoes lace provided is too ordinary, color is common compare to predecessors models. I have tried Skechers, Nike, Brooks, and now New Balance for this model and found the ... MoreProduct was made with thin material on the top and can easily see color of what socks I am wearing, not suited for cold or wet weather terrain or foothpath on rainy days.Because thin material made wAlking feels kinda wobbly and hard to run or doing fast pace walking unless tighten shoes real tight. Does have good choice for wide option and suited for orthothic inserts. Unfortunately the grip under the shoes seems to be too thin and can easily wears out compare to brooks all terrains grip. Based on dollar value, this product is over rated seeing is made in Indonesia not some high end factory. Shoes lace provided is too ordinary, color is common compare to predecessors models. I have tried Skechers, Nike, Brooks, and now New Balance for this model and found the flaws. I m size 10 woman in 40s and have average weight with US6.5 feet size. I can't imagine users have larger size may have issues in supporting their ankle, knee and back after 3 months of continuous use based on the materials and grip this shoes has. Big disappointment for a $270 bucks purchase.... Show more
Just an average person
originally posted on ewavedemo.com
Huge disappointment!
I am a retiree with bad osteoarthritis in both feet due to a botched surgery when I was 21. I HUGELY rely on these shoes and wear them practically every day, even inside, which means I have to buy them at least every 6 months. I usually buy two so I can change them out. I bought the bright blue pair. Felt great, no problems, took their advice about going down a half size. Big mistake with these black ones. Same shoe, same size, EXTREMELY TIGHT AND UNCOMFORTABLE! I thought they would stretch but they have not. Now I'm stuck with these and horrible foot pain till I can wear them out. The clerk at a well known running shoe store told me sometimes they can be "built" differently. Really? Sounds like pour production practice to me. They're very expensive for me and I ... MoreI am a retiree with bad osteoarthritis in both feet due to a botched surgery when I was 21. I HUGELY rely on these shoes and wear them practically every day, even inside, which means I have to buy them at least every 6 months. I usually buy two so I can change them out. I bought the bright blue pair. Felt great, no problems, took their advice about going down a half size. Big mistake with these black ones. Same shoe, same size, EXTREMELY TIGHT AND UNCOMFORTABLE! I thought they would stretch but they have not. Now I'm stuck with these and horrible foot pain till I can wear them out. The clerk at a well known running shoe store told me sometimes they can be "built" differently. Really? Sounds like pour production practice to me. They're very expensive for me and I will most likely search for a different brand but that'll be difficult due to my issues. Get it together, New Balance! These are costly shoes!... Show more
Paula S
originally posted on newbalance.com
New Balance stopped including extra wide widths
The only reason I began wearing New Balance shoes was due to their inclusivity for extra wide feet. I still tried my best to stick with this brand after they decided to exclude the extra wide footed population, but these hurt my feet horribly. My feet were constricted, and the back digs into my ankles when I move. Most of their shoes already have a stiff, overly padded ankle, and it's disappointing that they couldn't keep the option for a thin, light weight backing like the 1089v11's. There's nothing special about this brand or this line now.I also don't know what to wear anymore because I have searched endlessly online for extra wide shoes that are lightweight but supportive, and don't dig into my Achilles when I walk. The 1080v11's were perfect; they included ... MoreThe only reason I began wearing New Balance shoes was due to their inclusivity for extra wide feet. I still tried my best to stick with this brand after they decided to exclude the extra wide footed population, but these hurt my feet horribly. My feet were constricted, and the back digs into my ankles when I move. Most of their shoes already have a stiff, overly padded ankle, and it's disappointing that they couldn't keep the option for a thin, light weight backing like the 1089v11's. There's nothing special about this brand or this line now.I also don't know what to wear anymore because I have searched endlessly online for extra wide shoes that are lightweight but supportive, and don't dig into my Achilles when I walk. The 1080v11's were perfect; they included extra wide widths, were gentle on my feet, and no other brand lived up to that. The soft and thin heel didn't dig into my ankles and cause disabling pain like most shoes do for me.It's saddening to see that New Balance once provided supportive shoes for people who usually aren't included by brands, but decided we aren't worth the sales anymore. They've lost thousands of customers by deciding to exclude us, and that's disheartening because having a properly fitting shoe is so important if you want to be active.... Show more
CJ
originally posted on newbalance.com
Not an Upgrade from v11
I bought three pairs of 1080v11 and LOVED them. I expected v12 to be better than v12 but it is not. I thought I would be okay ordering them online without trying them on given my experience with the v11 but wish I'd gone to a store to try them first.I do a brisk 3 mile walk 4-6 times a week and immediately noticed that the v12 was not as comfortable as v11, especially around my ankles and heals due to the changes.I hoped that after a week or so they would "break in" but instead a month later I ended up with heal and ankle pain so intense that my doctor recommended I stop my walks completely for at least a week to allow time for my feet to heal.I did that, and upon resuming my walks, the pain started to return. My walking partner also noticed that my feet at my ... MoreI bought three pairs of 1080v11 and LOVED them. I expected v12 to be better than v12 but it is not. I thought I would be okay ordering them online without trying them on given my experience with the v11 but wish I'd gone to a store to try them first.I do a brisk 3 mile walk 4-6 times a week and immediately noticed that the v12 was not as comfortable as v11, especially around my ankles and heals due to the changes.I hoped that after a week or so they would "break in" but instead a month later I ended up with heal and ankle pain so intense that my doctor recommended I stop my walks completely for at least a week to allow time for my feet to heal.I did that, and upon resuming my walks, the pain started to return. My walking partner also noticed that my feet at my ankles were bowing inward. So I tried switching to my old v11 and immediately noticed a difference.I will be looking to stock up on v11 through other retailers until I can try the v13...which I will first go to a store to try!... Show more
Justina
originally posted on newbalance.com
OMG! MY FEET ARE WALKING ON CLOUDS!
I have to say at first I was skeptical I read all of the reviews and I had never ever invested in an expensive shoe. When I put my foot in the shoe and I stepped down oh my God it felt so comfortable it's the most comfortable shoe that I have ever purchased in my life I feel so good in them that I don't want to even take them off. If you are looking for a very comfortable shoe lightweight that has plenty of space in the front I highly recommend this shoe. I have flat feet and I thought they were big in the front because I just feel like I have space but when I checked and I felt My foot it was just perfect. I am never buying a $30 tennis shoe in my life again. You truly get what you pay for and I am in love with the comfort feeling of this shoe. it is truly the best ... MoreI have to say at first I was skeptical I read all of the reviews and I had never ever invested in an expensive shoe. When I put my foot in the shoe and I stepped down oh my God it felt so comfortable it's the most comfortable shoe that I have ever purchased in my life I feel so good in them that I don't want to even take them off. If you are looking for a very comfortable shoe lightweight that has plenty of space in the front I highly recommend this shoe. I have flat feet and I thought they were big in the front because I just feel like I have space but when I checked and I felt My foot it was just perfect. I am never buying a $30 tennis shoe in my life again. You truly get what you pay for and I am in love with the comfort feeling of this shoe. it is truly the best investment and best birthday gift that I could give myself I am going this Saturday to the better back store to get Measured for some inserts and I can't even imagine how my foot is going to feel then if it already feels so good I highly recommend this product and I'm not even trying to overexaggerate nobody is paying me to give this review but I just had to leave this review for everyone to know that my feet are literally walking on clouds. I did not buy the yellow color shoes the ones I bought were the black wide size 8 but I can imagine they all feel the same.... Show more
Mrs. Rivera
originally posted on newbalance.com
Vast improvement from the v11 but sizing is tricky
This v12 shoe is 100% better than the last two models, v10 and v11. It has more structure like the v8 and v9 (which were my favorites). Also, the upper is much more comfortable as it no longer compresses the high instep of people like me who have high arches. The night sky and apricot colors are beautiful and sporty at the same time. Hats off to New Balance for listening to customers about needing to return to a more structured shoe. Way to Go! As for cons, there are 2. First, finding the right size is difficult in v12. The shoe is longer and has a much more roomy toe box so my typical size 9.5 B was way too large. I tried the 9 B and it fit width wise but was too short. The 9.5 Narrow fits goods, but unfortunately no retailers are selling the narrow version and New ... MoreThis v12 shoe is 100% better than the last two models, v10 and v11. It has more structure like the v8 and v9 (which were my favorites). Also, the upper is much more comfortable as it no longer compresses the high instep of people like me who have high arches. The night sky and apricot colors are beautiful and sporty at the same time. Hats off to New Balance for listening to customers about needing to return to a more structured shoe. Way to Go! As for cons, there are 2. First, finding the right size is difficult in v12. The shoe is longer and has a much more roomy toe box so my typical size 9.5 B was way too large. I tried the 9 B and it fit width wise but was too short. The 9.5 Narrow fits goods, but unfortunately no retailers are selling the narrow version and New Balance only offers it in a few colors and sizes. The second con is that the shoe feels like the heel drop is lower than the advertised 8mm. It feels more like a 5 or 6mm similar to the Hoka. I can get used to it, but it is an adjustment when switching between my 8mm Saucony Triumph 19 and the 1080 v12. Overall, vast improvement with this model!... Show more
Katrina
originally posted on newbalance.com
