I am not sure about other shoe brands, but some websites suggest you order .5-1 full size larger then normal for New Balance. I ordered my normal size and they came true to size... as for those shoes it might be the wrong label on the wrong size or a change in versions year-to-year.. who knows?
I just bought a pair today and they fit weird. I always try them when I get home. The back part seems to have a huge gap left in between my heel and the shoe. A half size smaller will barely even fit. Idk. It's hard with sneakers...
I've been buying nb for nearly 20 years now and this has only happened to me once. It's a real problem though if you switch styles of shoes from say running to hiking. They've tended to be right as long as I only buy hikers, but when I switched to running they were definitely thinner and shorter
My 608v5 shoes are the most comfortable shoes I have worn. I work 12 hour work days, with only lunch breaks to rest. I easily walk 11-12 miles each shift. The only shoes of all of my shoes that don't cause me foot, back, knee and hip pain. I'd buy them again. Mine fit just perfectly, normal size.
The last two pairs of 608 I bought from Amazon have run large and sloppy... laces are way too long and I have to double knot and are not holding up like the ones I have bought at the mall... like they say all good things come to an end...
Last year I bought identical pairs of NB shoes off Amazon, 510v4 size 13's, one was much narrower than the other. The sole on one pair wore out in less than four hundred miles, had to repair with shoe goo. The other pair also wore quickly, repaired and managed to make just over a thousand miles total. The innards wore very quickly too. Slippery shoe laces never would stay tied, replaced those. Very disappointed with NB. have been wearing NB for about seventeen years and my older shoes always lasted 1500 miles before falling apart. Local stores never seem to have 13's in stock to try on. If all the shoe companies are importing now I fear Americans will be a barefoot nation before long.
I swear a google search brought me here. I have two pairs of 237, both size 13 different colors and the right foot is so tight on the second pair. I even put a shoe stretcher in them and they are still tight. I am calling them to get this rectified.
So conflicted because I really liked the New Balance Classic 574, but I just don’t know how they would wear on me for running purposes. When I tried them on, there was a weird sizing difference between the 6.5 and the 7. The 6.5 looked smaller and felt a little tighter, but when I tried the 7 on after it looked so strange and the mesh looked distended. Not sure what to do because I don’t want to spend $80 on quality that wont hold up!
I’ve been rockin 574s for close to 20 years. I’ve gotten a few bad pairs but they were discontinued styles so they were poss 2 year old stock. But it really pissed me off. I’ve also heard there are fakes out there just like everything else. Good luck.
Thank you for making this video. I thought I was going nuts. Just be sure you can return them. I bought a $300 pair of NB shoes a few years ago when I was doing better financially and I bought the same size I always did. Didn't fit. Could not return them. Finally gave them to this homeless guy around the way near my spot cause I knew he would appreciate them but I was wrong, he traded them cause he said he wouldn't be caught dead wearing New Balance. Lol. True story.
My experience recently as well. I’ve worn NB 520s women’s size 6 for years. Ordered a new pair last month and the 6 was too small. Returned and ordered a 6.5. which are tight and not near as comfortable as the 520 pairs of the past. Clearly, I’ll go to the store next time and try them on.
Has the sizing changed or did that shoe get mislabeled?? If you are basing the conclusion on just 1 pair...I would go with a labeling issue on that pair.
This is more than “aggravating” for me. I have chronic pain, and NB is one of only two brands so far that relieves my pain (ASICS is the other). Well...not anymore. Because NB sizes are way too small, and the I step is way too tight, they cause me severe pain. I’ve been a loyal NB customer for years, but not anymore. I can’t risk it. Their quality has gone so far downhill, I just can’t believe it. I’m shocked at how bad my last three pairs of NB sneakers were.
NB seems pretty good in this category though as they rarely discontinue their previous models/products knowing the newest "better" release might not be the best for everyone.
I live on my feet in the medical field. Asics are amazing I won't wear anything else. I wear 14s I can never find them in the store so I order from Amazon and haven't had an issue yet.
I been wearing NB for the last 10 years since I started having to buy my own shoes. I've only had 1 bad pair and it was the 515s. They were way to wide. Like clown shoes. I didn't even order wide. I just got a new pair of MT481V3 and these are my favorite shoes I ever had. I only plan on buying their trail running shoes. As soon as I switched to those 515s, I hated them.
sometimes factory use sole 13.5 but upper is 14, & QC can't figure out at peak season, you should return them and get correct size. i like Coas & Zant style it so flexible than numeric category.
Yeah, New Balance sizing labels are all over the place. I only try them on locally. I usually wear an 11 in running shoes but I'd need an 11.5 or 12 in the New Balance 311. I suspect that's why so many of that model wound up in discounters like Ross and Marshalls stores. Good shoes otherwise. But they're killing their reputation with mislabeled sizes. Some other NB shoes seem to be sized appropriately. BTW, my Under Armour Hovr Sonics and some adidas shoes were also made in Vietnam. No problems with sizing or quality.
The last pair of New Balance shoes I purchased had one of the soles detach within a few weeks. I took them back to the New Balance store and they replaced them, no questions asked. A few months later one of them is starting to come off again. Going to try Asics next.
Where are they supposed to be manufactured? Did you order directly from the New Balance website? You mentioned Amazon so....makes me wonder if you got scammed. I love the sizing options and i order off of new balance canadian website. No problems as yet. Thanks for the info. I could not read where my runners were made as have had these shoes...first pair ever....for awhile and that part on the shoe tongue has worn off. I am waiting for another pair in the mail in the next few days.
I’ve also seen on here a lot of comments about the shoes falling apart. Hopefully this might be helpful. If you are a heavy person you need to buy a certain type of new balance shoe made for your weight. If you buy running shoes they are not made for somebody who’s 200+ pounds they will fall apart. Do little bit of research and you’ll be able to find a shoe capable of holding extra way. FYI you don’t my car tires for a truck.
New Balance has over 20+ lasts they use to make shoes, every shoe is made differently every shoe fits differently you also need to understand that your feet do change over time, And we at New Balance recommend to replace your shoes every 4-6 months with everyday ware.
Wait a minute. Are you saying that New Balance doesn't create dozens of different styles of shoes only so that they can all fit and feel exactly the same? How DARE you, sir!?
if you bought on amazon you probably got shoes from a bad production batch. I bought some shoes and the rubber peeled off the bottom! Shoe company sent a brand new pair, but amazon lately has been selling a bunch of knock offs and they don't really look too much into it.
I've discovered that buying a lot of shoes and everything from Amazon even the trust stores on there have the same issues. I have turned to paying more and ordering off the the company website to make sure I get exactly what I'm looking for.
I have mw968 since may/2015 made in Vietnam. I’m looking for a pair like them but it’s not easy, and the cost is almost triple the $40 I paid. I bought duck tape just incase I don’t find a pair in time. 6-years is a long time for shoes.
Just bought the new balance 990. It's sized perfectly. Measure the insoles not the outside. Would be interesting to see if there is a difference there.
I didn't either, for years. Things are different now.. But, I still wear them. I just bought 2 more pairs that fit just like they should. These were "assembled" in the USA. :) I'll take it...
Have you ever tried on the Hoka trail shoe? Probably the most comfortable shoe, tons of cushioning, wide toe box, heavy duty trail sole but they are not cheap. However, mine have lasted numerous ultra runs, kicking around now for several years so I feel it balance out in the long run.
I use to love New Balance, they never seemed to wear out, Now, the soles fall apart within a month. That happened to the last three NB pairs that I bought. I tried other brands and the soles fall apart within a month. I hate the fact that the soles are made from two or three different pieces glued together. The glue is pathetic.
I only own one pair of New balance sneakers I haven't really had this issue I think they run a little more narrow than short for me like they fit lengthwise just the width wasn't what they claimed. Now they have that try before you buy where you could you know order certain shoes and sneakers and drive them on for 7 to 10 days and if you don't dig them you send them back no charge and they don't charge you until the trial periods over. I've done it three or four times now and I've kept a pair I've sent a pair back and I'm waiting for a new pair. I'm not a huge Amazon fan but I am a fan of that program. It's not available on every shoe and every style but it's got a good number of shoes available in the try it before you buy it
I hope this is helpful for you. The way I understand it how new balance does their model numbers. Let’s take like a 520 model number new balance shoe. Every year they slightly reduce redesign the shoes and introduced new colors and some years they re-designed them even more. They will start with a V1 series then the following year V2 following year V3 and so on. This year I am purchasing another pair of the 520 series shoes and they will be a V7 series. And they are slightly different. So even though you’re getting the same model number you need to make sure it’s the same series. If they are not you’ll need to try them on first.
Its like looking for a needle in a haystack! I ordered my usual size and xtra wide shoe, and the first few pairs were great, but the ones after that were very narrow shoes! And then theres the FAKE models that end up really getting on your last nerve lol 😜 People who help inform us of what to watch out for are very helpful. Thanks for your video! 👍 😃
I used to buy New Balance religiously. The quality has tanked, the prices risen, and you are correct.....they don't fit. I've since switched to Asics and haven't turned back.
I got some 574 and after 1 day I have a greasy substance close to the encap. Is like they are wet but it is not. They stay "wet" all day. So I feel like is a kind of oil or something. Any one had the same problem?
I have had New Balance shoes that fit fine, but wore out with rips in the sides after just a few wearings. The best sneakers I have ever found are " Simple Shoes" available on line. The quality is unbelievable!
Last week, I tried NB for the first time. I measure a 9.5, and the 847 in 9.5 fit. Maybe NB weren’t sized properly *in the past.* The 847 are premium, but they aren’t made in USA, just for your info.
I thought they were made in America. That is crazy. I think all shoe manufacturers are up to this. I'm a 9 and for the last few years I habe had to buy 10's.
Thank you for video!! I thought you were going to say in video do not buy N Balance. I am going to buy a pair for good support. Recommended at N Balance store 990. Very stiff for me. When I asked to try another pair on employee said why? I was ? !! So many to choose. Wanted to try Kawii Lenord shoes other employee told me not in your size. He doesn't know my size!! Yes his shoes are in women's sizes now. Going to another N B store to try on shoes. I will not buy shoes online. Sorry to hear about your experience!! Bad customer service. Go to N B store to buy your shoes.
New Balance, like every major manufacturer, produces shoes at multiple facilities. The really big brands, like Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and yes, New Balance, produce different quality levels of shoes so that they can blanket the market at many price levels. There is no one brand that always gets it right, so you should "play the field" when it comes to running shoes, instead of relying on one brand. Also, customer reviews on the manufacturer's website as well as 3rd party professional reviews will often mention whether a shoe runs large, small or true to size-so get all the info you can before buying online. Lastly, the 870 and 880 model shoes in your video are much higher quality/performance level than the 510's (the fact that the number starts with 5, as opposed to 8, actually means something-look it up) which are meant to be inexpensive, "department store sneakers."
I was going to comment on that as well. New balance shoes have varying levels of quality. 700 level is better than 500 which is better than 400. Shoes for every budget but you get what you pay for. Get Made in the U.S.A.
Oh shitballs!I absolutely love my NB 890,that I bought in 2015 they are durable ,comfy great running shoes,but now after seeing this vid and chat bellow I have to swich.And they were cheap too and great for distance runs.
I bought 2 pairs of Black NB S. basically a 2 for 1 deal at Pauls Wherehouse in Sydney. The first day of wearing the soles almost completely detached. They started opening around the edges and then the back and front sole started to peel off. I'm serious the first day. I'm walking in the city and my shoes are literally falling apart. I went to look at the other pair to see if the same problem was going to happen. I nudged the sole to see if it was stitched or glued properly and sure enough it wasn't. I just tried to contact NB head quarters and they are trying to pass the buck.
I been buying them for running for about 20 years never had a problem, everybody has their own opinion, I don’t like Nike for running but I’m not telling you not to buy them
man this shit drives me crazy I buy new balance because the are one of the few sneaker brands that offer wider sizes but then you get this shit where one model is sized differently to an other under then same dame company
BOUGHT 624 SAME SIZE, SAME WIDTH 10 1/2 6E, NO LONGER MADE IN 6E FROM NEW BALANCE IN WESTBURY, NY, SHOE TOP IRRITATED TOP OF MY 4TH TOE, TONGUE NOW TOO SORT AND TOO NARROW, LACES NOT LOG ENOUGH. ALL MADE IN INDONESIA
I dont like the new balance Shoes nowadays, because of that “FRESH FOAM” technology. These cushioning is too stiff and firm for my feet unlike their non- fresh foam version of 1080. My last new balance shoe is that 1080 fresh foam v1. And I do not like it.
So...buy a size up? I mean, shoe brands all have different sizing, and even within the same brand, different styles run small or large, depending on the material, purpose and design. I don't get the point of this video. You want all your shoes to always be the same size and fit, regardless of how everything else about the shoe changes? How about you address the idea that you're being lazy and buying on an assumption, instead of doing you're homework, going out and trying a shoe on. It's not that hard, and you're not THAT busy, despite your inflated level of self-importance. PLUS...you can always return them via mail. At the end of the day, to answer your question, yes, maybe you should buy a 15 instead of a 14 in that style...what's the big deal? Is that really so hard? Everything else comes with changes and adjustments, but because the shoe you want now runs small, someone shouldn't buy New Balances anymore? Geez.
They're "New Balance"...cheap. Back in the day, they were called "bobos" and "the poor man's Nike" because they WERE...and still are, in my view. Asics are better quality, but they'll always be girl's shoes to me, (like reebok). Nike, Adidas or Converse...that's about it.
@@CheapGeek WHAT A SURPRISE THAT IS. DID U READ MY OTHER COMMENT ABOUT MY NEWEST 624 IN 10.5 6E, THEY HURT TOP OF THE 4TH TOE. 3 PAIR PRIOR NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH FIT.
That is the problem when one orders items off the net...Chinese knock offs or counterfiets branded as authentic. I love NB as they have a wide toe box, built for guys who are manly and usually last so much longer than other brands.
No offense but those are the trashiest new balance shoes, idk y anyone would even consider putting their feet in those. Their sneakers line are actually at least more decent looking
Mine are already falling apart inside. The 505s, also had to buy them 1 size bigger than my previous pair which lasted forever.
Dude I wore them for years and they lasted 2 years a pair. In 2014 I wore a pair and they fell apart in 2 months!! THAT BLEW MY MINE!!!
Buy the made in england or made in USA.
Both brilliant
He’s got a good broadcaster voice.
I am not sure about other shoe brands, but some websites suggest you order .5-1 full size larger then normal for New Balance.
I ordered my normal size and they came true to size... as for those shoes it might be the wrong label on the wrong size or a change in versions year-to-year.. who knows?
I just bought a pair today and they fit weird. I always try them when I get home. The back part seems to have a huge gap left in between my heel and the shoe. A half size smaller will barely even fit. Idk. It's hard with sneakers...
I've been buying nb for nearly 20 years now and this has only happened to me once. It's a real problem though if you switch styles of shoes from say running to hiking. They've tended to be right as long as I only buy hikers, but when I switched to running they were definitely thinner and shorter
My 608v5 shoes are the most comfortable shoes I have worn. I work 12 hour work days, with only lunch breaks to rest. I easily walk 11-12 miles each shift. The only shoes of all of my shoes that don't cause me foot, back, knee and hip pain. I'd buy them again. Mine fit just perfectly, normal size.
The last two pairs of 608 I bought from Amazon have run large and sloppy... laces are way too long and I have to double knot and are not holding up like the ones I have bought at the mall... like they say all good things come to an end...
Last year I bought identical pairs of NB shoes off Amazon, 510v4 size 13's, one was much narrower than the other. The sole on one pair wore out in less than four hundred miles, had to repair with shoe goo. The other pair also wore quickly, repaired and managed to make just over a thousand miles total. The innards wore very quickly too. Slippery shoe laces never would stay tied, replaced those. Very disappointed with NB. have been wearing NB for about seventeen years and my older shoes always lasted 1500 miles before falling apart. Local stores never seem to have 13's in stock to try on. If all the shoe companies are importing now I fear Americans will be a barefoot nation before long.
Oh if you ever need that size you can try famous footwear, I get the perfect fit and the perfect size! I wear size 15 4e!
Thanks for sharing. With international Commerce, there is a lot of scams; companies that copy New Balance. Sorry man…what a hassle!
👍👍
Will buy those made in the United States, ones made overseas tends to run small and quality sucks!
I swear a google search brought me here. I have two pairs of 237, both size 13 different colors and the right foot is so tight on the second pair. I even put a shoe stretcher in them and they are still tight. I am calling them to get this rectified.
Follow up. New Balance has a 45 day warranty period. They are refunding me. Good business
So conflicted because I really liked the New Balance Classic 574, but I just don’t know how they would wear on me for running purposes. When I tried them on, there was a weird sizing difference between the 6.5 and the 7. The 6.5 looked smaller and felt a little tighter, but when I tried the 7 on after it looked so strange and the mesh looked distended. Not sure what to do because I don’t want to spend $80 on quality that wont hold up!
aboringed I would not recommend the 574 for running it is a casual wear shoe, If you want a shoe for looks and running try the Fresh Foam Cruz
I’ve been rockin 574s for close to 20 years. I’ve gotten a few bad pairs but they were discontinued styles so they were poss 2 year old stock. But it really pissed me off. I’ve also heard there are fakes out there just like everything else. Good luck.
Eh, i buy the same style.... 623s, 10 wide.... and I order from amazon, if they send me the wrong thing it goes right back.
Thank you for making this video. I thought I was going nuts. Just be sure you can return them. I bought a $300 pair of NB shoes a few years ago when I was doing better financially and I bought the same size I always did. Didn't fit. Could not return them. Finally gave them to this homeless guy around the way near my spot cause I knew he would appreciate them but I was wrong, he traded them cause he said he wouldn't be caught dead wearing New Balance. Lol. True story.
You are going nuts this guy's knows nothing. Use a size chart
I know enough to know when something is wrong Marcus.
Thats not why he traded them in, I guarentee you.
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@@rvz77 You can’t guarantee anything. I returned them because they didn’t fit.
My experience recently as well. I’ve worn NB 520s women’s size 6 for years. Ordered a new pair last month and the 6 was too small. Returned and ordered a 6.5. which are tight and not near as comfortable as the 520 pairs of the past. Clearly, I’ll go to the store next time and try them on.
Has the sizing changed or did that shoe get mislabeled?? If you are basing the conclusion on just 1 pair...I would go with a labeling issue on that pair.
Thank you for letting me know
This is more than “aggravating” for me. I have chronic pain, and NB is one of only two brands so far that relieves my pain (ASICS is the other). Well...not anymore. Because NB sizes are way too small, and the I step is way too tight, they cause me severe pain.
I’ve been a loyal NB customer for years, but not anymore. I can’t risk it. Their quality has gone so far downhill, I just can’t believe it. I’m shocked at how bad my last three pairs of NB sneakers were.
We’re in the same boat. Let me know if you find an alternative. 👍
NB seems pretty good in this category though as they rarely discontinue their previous models/products knowing the newest "better" release might not be the best for everyone.
I live on my feet in the medical field. Asics are amazing I won't wear anything else. I wear 14s I can never find them in the store so I order from Amazon and haven't had an issue yet.
I bought a pair of asics from Amazon about 3 months ago.. They seem to be holding up so far. :)
I been wearing NB for the last 10 years since I started having to buy my own shoes. I've only had 1 bad pair and it was the 515s. They were way to wide. Like clown shoes. I didn't even order wide.
I just got a new pair of MT481V3 and these are my favorite shoes I ever had.
I only plan on buying their trail running shoes. As soon as I switched to those 515s, I hated them.
sometimes factory use sole 13.5 but upper is 14, & QC can't figure out at peak season, you should return them and get correct size. i like Coas & Zant style it so flexible than numeric category.
Yeah, New Balance sizing labels are all over the place. I only try them on locally. I usually wear an 11 in running shoes but I'd need an 11.5 or 12 in the New Balance 311. I suspect that's why so many of that model wound up in discounters like Ross and Marshalls stores.
Good shoes otherwise. But they're killing their reputation with mislabeled sizes. Some other NB shoes seem to be sized appropriately.
BTW, my Under Armour Hovr Sonics and some adidas shoes were also made in Vietnam. No problems with sizing or quality.
The last pair of New Balance shoes I purchased had one of the soles detach within a few weeks. I took them back to the New Balance store and they replaced them, no questions asked. A few months later one of them is starting to come off again. Going to try Asics next.
I have a pair of asics, they really aren't bad.. may have to explore to see what they have to offer. :)
Asics shoes are heavy tho
I like them but feel the soles on shoes in general are getting cheaper nike especially
I’ve gotten two pairs in 5 years both were spot on for me
Where are they supposed to be manufactured? Did you order directly from the New Balance website? You mentioned Amazon so....makes me wonder if you got scammed. I love the sizing options and i order off of new balance canadian website. No problems as yet. Thanks for the info. I could not read where my runners were made as have had these shoes...first pair ever....for awhile and that part on the shoe tongue has worn off. I am waiting for another pair in the mail in the next few days.
I also wear size 14 4E, only place I can consistently find them in stock is at Big 5, and the ones in the store are hit or miss....
+Mark Anderson aggravating....
I’ve also seen on here a lot of comments about the shoes falling apart. Hopefully this might be helpful. If you are a heavy person you need to buy a certain type of new balance shoe made for your weight. If you buy running shoes they are not made for somebody who’s 200+ pounds they will fall apart. Do little bit of research and you’ll be able to find a shoe capable of holding extra way. FYI you don’t my car tires for a truck.
New Balance has over 20+ lasts they use to make shoes, every shoe is made differently every shoe fits differently you also need to understand that your feet do change over time, And we at New Balance recommend to replace your shoes every 4-6 months with everyday ware.
Wait a minute. Are you saying that New Balance doesn't create dozens of different styles of shoes only so that they can all fit and feel exactly the same? How DARE you, sir!?
if you bought on amazon you probably got shoes from a bad production batch. I bought some shoes and the rubber peeled off the bottom! Shoe company sent a brand new pair, but amazon lately has been selling a bunch of knock offs and they don't really look too much into it.
Hope this isn't a trend....
New Balance was awesome in the beginning but they've been going down hill ever since.
what's terrible is the 619, 608 in 4e are not wide enough and the inside sole burns my feet.
Next time when you buy shoes refer to the CM more accurate. Somehow the recent shoe manaufacture size for us and uk are different.
I've discovered that buying a lot of shoes and everything from Amazon even the trust stores on there have the same issues. I have turned to paying more and ordering off the the company website to make sure I get exactly what I'm looking for.
I have mw968 since may/2015 made in Vietnam. I’m looking for a pair like them but it’s not easy, and the cost is almost triple the $40 I paid. I bought duck tape just incase I don’t find a pair in time. 6-years is a long time for shoes.
Just bought the new balance 990. It's sized perfectly. Measure the insoles not the outside. Would be interesting to see if there is a difference there.
+Glenn Wisse it seems the more expensive models and models not made in Vietnam are more true to size....
There are some style that made in USA New Balance shoes, but cost $125 or more.
It's better to go to the store and try them out, many stores sell NB. And personally, I haven't had ANY problems with my NBs.
I didn't either, for years. Things are different now.. But, I still wear them. I just bought 2 more pairs that fit just like they should. These were "assembled" in the USA. :) I'll take it...
Have you ever tried on the Hoka trail shoe? Probably the most comfortable shoe, tons of cushioning, wide toe box, heavy duty trail sole but they are not cheap. However, mine have lasted numerous ultra runs, kicking around now for several years so I feel it balance out in the long run.
+akaimon3 I have not tried Hoka. My wife wants some. I'll check them out.
I use to love New Balance, they never seemed to wear out, Now, the soles fall apart within a month. That happened to the last three NB pairs that I bought. I tried other brands and the soles fall apart within a month. I hate the fact that the soles are made from two or three different pieces glued together. The glue is pathetic.
Get Nike. New balance is lower quality.
I only own one pair of New balance sneakers I haven't really had this issue I think they run a little more narrow than short for me like they fit lengthwise just the width wasn't what they claimed. Now they have that try before you buy where you could you know order certain shoes and sneakers and drive them on for 7 to 10 days and if you don't dig them you send them back no charge and they don't charge you until the trial periods over. I've done it three or four times now and I've kept a pair I've sent a pair back and I'm waiting for a new pair. I'm not a huge Amazon fan but I am a fan of that program. It's not available on every shoe and every style but it's got a good number of shoes available in the try it before you buy it
I hope this is helpful for you. The way I understand it how new balance does their model numbers. Let’s take like a 520 model number new balance shoe. Every year they slightly reduce redesign the shoes and introduced new colors and some years they re-designed them even more. They will start with a V1 series then the following year V2 following year V3 and so on. This year I am purchasing another pair of the 520 series shoes and they will be a V7 series. And they are slightly different. So even though you’re getting the same model number you need to make sure it’s the same series. If they are not you’ll need to try them on first.
Its like looking for a needle in a haystack! I ordered my usual size and xtra wide shoe, and the first few pairs were great, but the ones after that were very narrow shoes! And then theres the FAKE models that end up really getting on your last nerve lol 😜 People who help inform us of what to watch out for are very helpful. Thanks for your video! 👍 😃
I used to buy New Balance religiously. The quality has tanked, the prices risen, and you are correct.....they don't fit. I've since switched to Asics and haven't turned back.
I'm beginning to think that Asics maybe my new go to...judging from Asics being mentioned in the comments. :)
I just orders a pair. But i sized according to the websites recommended shoe size for my foot measurements
That was my plan, did the measurements add up and the shoe fit?
I got some 574 and after 1 day I have a greasy substance close to the encap. Is like they are wet but it is not. They stay "wet" all day. So I feel like is a kind of oil or something. Any one had the same problem?
nope
I have had New Balance shoes that fit fine, but wore out with rips in the sides after just a few wearings. The best sneakers I have ever found are " Simple Shoes" available on line. The quality is unbelievable!
I'm going to take a look at Simple Shoes.. did you mention Simple Shoes to me before?
No, but I did a video about them on my channel.
Ah! Ok, I thought there was something familiar about Simple Shoes.. Thanks!
Don't forget, fakes do exist. NB can't control that.
Use a black light over the tag on the tongue. A hidden NB logo will only appear on legit NB shoes.
Last week, I tried NB for the first time. I measure a 9.5, and the 847 in 9.5 fit. Maybe NB weren’t sized properly *in the past.* The 847 are premium, but they aren’t made in USA, just for your info.
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I always buy new balance and I have to go to Bob's and try on a bazillion pairs to find one that fits.
2024 my nb are 10 years of use. I hsve small feet even 7 is too big.
I wear 13 4-6E, I've noticed this about new balance in the stores when trying them out. The shoe and box say 4E, but it's a M. Lol.
This dudes voice is gold
I thought they were made in America. That is crazy. I think all shoe manufacturers are up to this. I'm a 9 and for the last few years I habe had to buy 10's.
Less than 25 percent is made in usa
That's a nice like to dislike ratio.
It's well deserved.
@@AJHart-eg1ys very true
Could you pleas advice your feet length cause I have 30cm feet and the size 47.5 31cm is a bit tight in length for my toes.
Just go the store
Thank you for video!! I thought you were going to say in video do not buy N Balance. I am going to buy a pair for good support. Recommended at N Balance store 990. Very stiff for me. When I asked to try another pair on employee said why? I was ? !! So many to choose. Wanted to try Kawii Lenord shoes other employee told me not in your size. He doesn't know my size!! Yes his shoes are in women's sizes now. Going to another N B store to try on shoes. I will not buy shoes online. Sorry to hear about your experience!! Bad customer service. Go to N B store to buy your shoes.
WOW. It's almost like you should... try them on before you buy them.
thanks for the comment. I appreciate it.
thanks
You're Welcome!
so return them get a half size bigger, big deal
New Balance, like every major manufacturer, produces shoes at multiple facilities. The really big brands, like Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and yes, New Balance, produce different quality levels of shoes so that they can blanket the market at many price levels. There is no one brand that always gets it right, so you should "play the field" when it comes to running shoes, instead of relying on one brand. Also, customer reviews on the manufacturer's website as well as 3rd party professional reviews will often mention whether a shoe runs large, small or true to size-so get all the info you can before buying online. Lastly, the 870 and 880 model shoes in your video are much higher quality/performance level than the 510's (the fact that the number starts with 5, as opposed to 8, actually means something-look it up) which are meant to be inexpensive, "department store sneakers."
+Allen Majane Thanks
I was going to comment on that as well. New balance shoes have varying levels of quality. 700 level is better than 500 which is better than 400. Shoes for every budget but you get what you pay for. Get Made in the U.S.A.
Oh shitballs!I absolutely love my NB 890,that I bought in 2015 they are durable ,comfy great running shoes,but now after seeing this vid and chat bellow I have to swich.And they were cheap too and great for distance runs.
I don't get it because my feet is monstrously wide and they fit like a glove on my feet to my true to size.
I bought 2 pairs of Black NB S. basically a 2 for 1 deal at Pauls Wherehouse in Sydney. The first day of wearing the soles almost completely detached. They started opening around the edges and then the back and front sole started to peel off. I'm serious the first day. I'm walking in the city and my shoes are literally falling apart. I went to look at the other pair to see if the same problem was going to happen. I nudged the sole to see if it was stitched or glued properly and sure enough it wasn't. I just tried to contact NB head quarters and they are trying to pass the buck.
Basically don't buy NB online. Go to a store. I have a pair of NB running shoes which literally won't die !
No those are the cheap to the cheap NB, you need the hood ones
My shoes are doing fine and I love them.
You are being very unfair to Newbalance. How are they supposed to post growth & increase profits if they spend money on quality control?
New balance was one of the last sneaker still being made (mostly) in the USA
I love new balance I have trusted this shoe brand all with my life for years and years
Simple fix go to stores to try them on
How DARE you, sir!?
I been buying them for running for about 20 years never had a problem, everybody has their own opinion, I don’t like Nike for running but I’m not telling you not to buy them
Im.a 14/15 IN NEW BALANCE 623 I HAD TO GO WITH 16
How about the new balance 247?
There made in USA ones are very sweet!!
Thetugis myDrug Agreed... They seem to be the way to go...
Made in the USA is a way better new balance shoe.more attention to detail.
+Travis Richardson yep, agreed
Damn things have started to tear up too soon!
One pair hurt my pinky toe and the front of the shoe looked too wide and ugly as well.
+Amp quality control is lacking with NB these days..... :)
man this shit drives me crazy I buy new balance because the are one of the few sneaker brands that offer wider sizes but then you get this shit where one model is sized differently to an other under then same dame company
BOUGHT 624 SAME SIZE, SAME WIDTH 10 1/2 6E, NO LONGER MADE IN 6E FROM NEW BALANCE IN WESTBURY, NY, SHOE TOP IRRITATED TOP OF MY 4TH TOE, TONGUE NOW TOO SORT AND TOO NARROW, LACES NOT LOG ENOUGH. ALL MADE IN INDONESIA
Only having worn them for a month the soles detached. Never again.
Some are payed big in side
Already bought some oof but mine are full black and look sick af
Yeah, those colorways look hideous.
These are all shoes, not just New Blance.
Just ! Go in the store
I dont like the new balance Shoes nowadays, because of that “FRESH FOAM” technology. These cushioning is too stiff and firm for my feet unlike their non- fresh foam version of 1080.
My last new balance shoe is that 1080 fresh foam v1.
And I do not like it.
So...buy a size up? I mean, shoe brands all have different sizing, and even within the same brand, different styles run small or large, depending on the material, purpose and design.
I don't get the point of this video. You want all your shoes to always be the same size and fit, regardless of how everything else about the shoe changes? How about you address the idea that you're being lazy and buying on an assumption, instead of doing you're homework, going out and trying a shoe on. It's not that hard, and you're not THAT busy, despite your inflated level of self-importance. PLUS...you can always return them via mail.
At the end of the day, to answer your question, yes, maybe you should buy a 15 instead of a 14 in that style...what's the big deal? Is that really so hard? Everything else comes with changes and adjustments, but because the shoe you want now runs small, someone shouldn't buy New Balances anymore? Geez.
They're "New Balance"...cheap. Back in the day, they were called "bobos" and "the poor man's Nike" because they WERE...and still are, in my view. Asics are better quality, but they'll always be girl's shoes to me, (like reebok).
Nike, Adidas or Converse...that's about it.
bruh all the NB I have are great
You somehow remind me of the boss from the Daily Bugle in Spider-Man..
How do you not know JK Simmons? He knows a thing or two about a thing or two.
I'm never buying new balance ever again. I like Nike.
These cheap Asian made NBs really hurt the brand. USA made classics or nothing.
New Balance Hierro V6 GTX- IS THIS MORE OF THE SAME OVERPRICED GARBAGE?
HAS NEW BALANCE RESPONDED?
They have not.
@@CheapGeek WHAT A SURPRISE THAT IS. DID U READ MY OTHER COMMENT ABOUT MY NEWEST 624 IN 10.5 6E, THEY HURT TOP OF THE 4TH TOE. 3 PAIR PRIOR NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH FIT.
Chinese made? Ciunterfiets?
i don't think so..
That is the problem when one orders items off the net...Chinese knock offs or counterfiets branded as authentic. I love NB as they have a wide toe box, built for guys who are manly and usually last so much longer than other brands.
+akaimon3 All those reasons are why I like NB's...
Buying directly from Amazon (where “Amazon” is listed the seller) is no guarantee you won’t get a counterfeit. It’s kind of an outrage.
No offense but those are the trashiest new balance shoes, idk y anyone would even consider putting their feet in those. Their sneakers line are actually at least more decent looking
Awe big baby go to the store and try on some shoes