New Balance Womens Fresh Running Reviews Summary

Comfort and Fit

Pros:

• "They are really flattering on my large wide size 9 foot without looking too huge."
• "It’s comfortable and the colors are nice. Great arch support, my feet are not too tight when i wear them."
• "They are more comfortable than shoes twice their price."
• "Easy to slip on, and they stay on."
• "I use them for brisk walk 5-6 miles a day. They are so comfortable so i bought 6 pairs in different color combinations."
• "These shoes are very comfortable and look great!."
• "They were comfortable and true to size and provided reasonable support."

Cons:

• "When she first tried them on she said they were fine but after a full day of wearing it started to rub the back of her ankle, she refuses to wear them."
• "The only worry that I had is that the heel is not super snug."
• "These shoes are comfortable, but do not offer the greatest amount of arch support. For the price, they are worth it."
• "The hard shell around the back of the shoes can be really stiff and irritating."
• "I was very surprised how tight these fit."
• "I always wear a size 6 in any type of shoe and these were way too small."
• "These sneakers run at least a half a size smaller than average."

Durability and Quality

Pros:

• "They also clean up well in the washing machine."
• "Pros: Extremely comfortable and soles can be removed to easily fit orthotics, mesh uppers breathe well."
• "I can’t speak to longevity but I worked them hard and they stayed very clean and comfy."
• "They have held up well so far."
• "I wear these for working out multiple times a week and they are in the same condition as when I bought them."
• "Very supportive and seem to be well made."
• "I have had these shoes since May 2020 (about 7 months). I have worn them sparingly, and they still look fabulous."

Cons:

• "Box torn up and held together with a rubber band."
• "I was sold on the look of these shoes, but very disappointed when my toes poked through the cheap fabric less than 2 months after purchasing."
• "In less than a month, wearing them off and on only 6 or 7 times, the stitching started to come undone and tear on my right shoe."
• "The mesh turns grey pretty quickly with wearing them and it just makes them look dull/dirty quickly."
• "However, the shoebox was damaged and taped back together and inside was only one single shoe."
• "This specific pair is not holding up well... The 'N' is falling off just after a month of wearing them."
• "See pics - daughter wore them to school 7-8 days and the bottom of one sole already came unglued."

Style and Design

Pros:

• "They are cute, can be worn with almost anything."
• "Super comfy! I was looking for a new pair of tennis shoes for just running errands and such."
• "These shoes kind of feel like socks in that they hug my feet and are super light weight!"
• "I love how I can literally slip them on if I need to, which I do often!"
• "They’re comfortable, pretty, and the laces are long enough to double knot!"
• "Shoes are very cute, very comfy, and very stylish."
• "I love the look of them - super stylish and match with everything."

Cons:

• "They are not made in the USA (in case that is something that matters to you)."
• "The pictures make this shoe look black with gray/blue on the heel part, well fair warning, this shoe is navy blue with gray/blue heel!"
• "I was approached at the gym by a guy who asked what type of shoes these were. He was shocked they were NB."
• "These shoes won’t protect your feet from things like dropped scissors or hard objects slamming on your toes."
• "I thought I was going to get a shoe that would be black. The color is listed as black/gray. Unfortunately it looks more like navy blue in person."
• "This review is strictly for the fact that New Balance named the *color of this shoe “Gray/Gray” when a majority of this shoe is in fact lilac (or lavender) in color."
• "I just wish they were 100% white (they looked like they were in the picture on line) but there is a slight GRAY on the back of them."

Size and Fit

Pros:

• "Another tip about the fit: they are true to size & only stretch slightly with extended wear."
• "They are supportive and lightweight."
• "They make my feet look slimmer."
• "Great for wide feet. Has good support and easy fit."
• "They run true to size, but are fairly wide and maybe not for someone with narrow feet."
• "The laces are slip-in laces. I was happily surprised the laces work in tightening and making the sneaker more sturdy."
• "These shoes are super comfortable. I do not feel the need to break them in."

Cons:

• "I ended up really tired not suitable walking and shifts that require standing and walking for long periods of time."
• "Okay so first off the color on the photo when purchasing looks more of like a tan ish color but in person they are more of a off white color."
• "These didn’t have enough arch support for my needs."
• "I seem to have foot pain in the balls of my feet only when I wear these shoes."
• "The shows are lightweight and comfortable but for the price I expect the tread on the soles of the shoes to be more durable."
• "They make my size 9 1/2 feet look huge—ok—I know 9 1/2 IS big, but these shoes seemed to make them look even bigger."
• "If you suffer from plantar fasciitis or ankle issues these are not the shoe."