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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Central Minnesota on 11/24/2008
I know these are advertised as walking shoes, but they're ideal for everyday casual comfort. I have hard to fit feet, both long and wide. These fit beautifully, are lightweight, and give excellent support, particularly in the heel, where I need it due to a pronation problem. Keep up the good work, New Balance!
from east palestine, ohio on 11/23/2008
i have flat, wide feet and these are the only shoes i can wear. i ordered them from a shoe store before and paid much more. they are a great shoe.
from La Crosse, WI on 11/21/2008
I need a shoe that provides room, support and safety. These shoes are the only ones I've found that provide all three. Thank you.
from New York on 11/17/2008
I'm a professional and on my feet for 12 hours a day. Needed a shoe that would be as comfortable as a sneaker and look like a shoe. This one did the trick.
My first pair got soaking wet in a slushy snow storm and smelled terrible afterwards. I tried powders and insoles--no luck. I machine-washed them several times to no avail -- and yet they still fit well! I still wear them to work around the house. The smell seems to be coming from the inside material of the sole--like a bad chemical smell. No such problems with my second pair which are approaching their third year and still going, but are starting to look too worn for dress wear. I'm getting a third pair because I haven't found anything yet with the same look, feel, and durability.
from Kalamazoo, MI on 10/29/2008
This is an awesome shoe. Right out of the box, the shoe fits perfectly and is probably the most comfortable shoe I have purchased without having to "break it in". I work on concrete floors and walk a lot throughout the day. This shoe meets my needs and keeps my feet comfortable. I would highly recommend this shoe to anyone who works on their feet.
from Ohio on 10/20/2008
Used as primary work shoes. 12 hour shifts on concrete 3 to 7 days in a row. Legs did not ache and feet did not swell as with previous footware. Sizing perfect. Best fit and most comfortable shoes I have ever worn in 50 years. Bought 2 pair first time around and buying 2 pair now. Onlineshoes is #1 in service, product offered and deals. I will always look here first.
from Burlington,CT on 10/15/2008
The regular style NB shoe I normally buy no longer carries the color brown, so with relectance, I ordered these. What a "find!" They are wonderful. Very comfortable. I am a special needs teacher standing on my feet all day. These support me and give me the comfort I need to be able to stay focused on the children and not worrying about sore feet. I am a diabetic, too, and these shoes are just great, allowing my feet to breathe. From the bottom of my heart....thank you!
from Pittsburgh PA on 10/14/2008
I wear this product because it is extremely hard for me to find a dress shoe for work that supports my foot and offers great comfort.
from Schenectady, NY on 10/9/2008
Nice materials, but lack of padding around the heel/ankle caused rubbing on my heel. Had to exchange them for the NB MW576.
from Burlington VT on 10/7/2008
I wear these to the office and find they look good & offer great support for pronators like me. This is my second pair. The last pair outlasted other shoes I have owned 2-1
from The hills of Calif. on 10/6/2008
This is a really good shoe for those with high arches. very comfortable.
from Albany, NY on 10/6/2008
At first, I found the 811 very comfortable and lightweight. After a few one-hour walks, I developed a rub spot on the back of my heel. I realized this is due to the lack of heel collar padding. So I went back to using my NB576 which have exellent heel collar padding. I will try to make a foam pad and glue it in place so I can use the 811 shoes, which are lighter than the 576 and a little roomier in the toe box, too.
from Chester, Va on 10/2/2008
Everyday Walker. Very Stylish! Wears well with jeans! NB has done it it again!
from Nags Head,NC on 10/1/2008
I bought this shoe because I started a part time job working security in our local hospital. 12 hrs shift walking the hospital grounds. I was looking for a shoe with a wide width and I picked these and what a choice. comfortable, support, my feet feel energized all day wearing this shoe. I would highly recommend these shoes...go out and get you some!!! especiallyif you need a wide size
from Newburgh IN on 9/26/2008
Since I fractured a vertebra in my back in 83" my feet have hurt.
My foot size chanced by 2 full sizes and became a narrower foot. When you can not walk because your feet hurt, you have to find a shoe that is comfortable and attractive to wear. Since I have to have a narrow shoe, this product, New Balance size 13AA, meets all of my requirements.
Thanks for being there to make my life better and easier to find a AA shoe for a man in a tennis shoe.
from Waco, Texas on 9/18/2008
I am a mail carrier and on my feet all day and every day. Its not always easy to find a shoe that can help you do your job. When i found out about New Balance walking shoes and Online Shoes, it was one of the best things I could have discovered. I love my New Balance shoes [...] Thank you for a great website!
These are the best shoes that I have ever had. They fit perfectly, I just bought my second pair. I got them in one day by ground. I can walk quite a while and not have sore feet at all. I would highly recommend them for anyone with wide feet. Great, Great shoes.
from Lakewood, NJ on 9/4/2008
Another great shoe from NB. This shoe feels like they are a pair of old friends, very confortable from day 1
from Glen Ellyn, Illinois on 8/13/2008
Great even support. Comfortable. Laces stay tied! I switched from Rockport walkers. New Balance is now my brand.
from Huntsville, AL on 8/11/2008
This shoe is great for those that have arthritis and diabetes. The show is light weight and extremely comfortable. The high last toe area gives one movement of the toes. The stabilizing bar keeps the foot from turning as one walks. I have been wearing these daily for over eight years. (this model is an improved 810)
from Louisville, KY on 8/2/2008
Daily walks are back in the picture for this 74 year old. The 811 New Balance shoes provides the support, the extra width, the balance and the overall comfort that makes longer distances of walking possible, even though arthritis is no stranger. Finding wide widths of this New Balance shoe can (and did) change a persons outlook on life.
Onlineshoes gives prompt service and is accurate in their advertising. Try them for your next order. You will be glad you did.
from Cuba, IL on 7/31/2008
This is my fourth pair of this type of NuBalance shoe and my second order from Onlineshoes. I am very satisfied with the product and the service.
from Madison, SD on 7/30/2008
pros:I have worn this brand for several years. They wear well and support my big frame! Don't seem to loose their shape or support.
My local store didn't seem to run any sales; always seemed to be getting higher priced each time I bought a pair!! Online Shoes saved me a lot of money and they arrived quickly without special mailing!
cons:I thought my cats had a little too much "love" for me and one of my pairs smelled like, well, you know. But when I got a second pair extremely wet, they smelled even worse!!! I don't like that smell, (some probably do)!
from LaGranage, Ga. on 7/30/2008
Very comfortable shoe.
from Columbus MS on 7/30/2008
Used walking around town, very comfortable.
from connecticut on 7/29/2008
every day use and I think they are great. I have used this same sneaker for the last 10 years.
from Ocala, FL on 7/28/2008
I already owned a brown pair of New Balance 811 and liked them so much I ordered a black pair.
from Greenville, SC on 7/25/2008
I wear these shoes to work. They look great, they're comfortable even with my orthotic, and they fit very well. I wear them in lots of outdoor walking conditions.
from Glendale Ca on 7/24/2008
How has New Balance gained the respect and reputation from the average joe so well?
I was talking to one of the guys I work with about upgrading my shoes. And right away he began explaining to me what a better shoe New Balance are compared to other highend gear.
Not knocking NB, but what is it that they have done so well to get so many people to like them? What are other companies not doing right? If other highend companies could get the average guy to love their products the same as NB has done, I would have great confidence in our hobby.
I know we all have different dollar amounts we can afford, but there is a lot of products in that same price range as NB and not one of the guys I work with could name a brand they like better.
Whatever marketing they have developed certainly works for them and gets people walking and Running (which is a good thing).
One thing is for sure, this is the first pr. of shoes, where I keep saying to my self….”Man these are a nice pr. How long they will last …..well get back to me in 6 months .
Over all recommended. On a scale of one to ten …I give them an 8.
from WANTAGH,N.Y. on 7/24/2008
I WEAR THESE SNEAKERS ABOUT 70% OF THE TIME I AM AWAKE.
from Illinois on 7/8/2008
This is the only shoe I've found that has a narrow enough width for my feet. I think its great. I've worn out two pair so far. This time I bought two pairs.
from Key West on 7/5/2008
Good fit and very comfortable.
from Pennsylvania on 7/1/2008
ordered wide size - good wide fit, very comfortable, nice shape, and nice look
from DeKalb, IL on 6/30/2008
I use the new balance shoe for work. Its the only one that doesn't need braking in. My doctor recommended the new balance shoe because I'm on my feet all day. Also I need extra support for my feet. I also have a very wide foot and new balance gives me that extra width. They also look good while on the job. As a parking agent I wear a uniform while on the job. the shoes go well with the uniform.
from Wetumpka, AL on 6/28/2008
Comfortable shoe, but not made for standing all day.
from carmel, ny on 6/27/2008
my husband walks every day and needs a very narrow comfortable shoe and he has found it--size 14 narrow is impossible to find in stores--thank god for online shopping
from Marin County, California on 6/26/2008
My doctor told he to buy New Balance shoes because of Plantar Facitis. I have several pair now and have owned many in the past. I try to buy only products that are made in America and would really appreciate it if you could state below the shoe picture the ones that are made here in our great country. I know from the past that the 811 is American made so was delighted to see that you had them That is why I ordered two pair. I hope to find a small American Flag or at least a "Made in the USA" in the future designating which are made here, not outsourced. The foreign made shoes are not true to size. Thanks and keep me on your mailing list.Ernest A[@]
from Dearborn,MI on 6/19/2008
Great overall walking shoe that is very lightweight. It also is a nice enough looking shoe to wear as everyday.
from Lima, Ohio on 6/4/2008
I use this product every day it is the only shoe that i wear. I am 60 years old and this is the best shoe i have ever purchased. New Balance did a great job on this shoe
from East Texas on 5/27/2008
As a retiree, I wear walking shoes a lot. I like the conservative brown color, but I assumed the shoes were leather when I bought them. They fit well, and I will continue to wear them, but I'm somewhat dissapointed since a couple of years ago NB 811s were leather and were made in the U.S.
from Princeton, MA on 5/16/2008
I walk 2 miles three times per week and I find the NB 811 very comfortable, plus for the most part the NB 811 stay on my feet from morning to night. My foot size is a 7 extra wide and very hard to find the 7 4E fit perfectly, with no break-in required. I can trust and know the level of suppot and comfort each time I order the 811, plus they look good on my feet.
from Boca Raton, FL on 5/12/2008
I used to order this item all the time. For some reason this time around my legs fatigued quickly. I returned them and purchased model 659 (I also had these before and no problem with my legs). Perhaps just a "bad pair" so after the 659s I will try again.
from Mississippi on 5/10/2008
This is the most comfortable pair of walking shoes I have had in years. I usually suffer heel pain if I walk too much, but not with these. I would definitely recommend them.
from Merrick, NY on 5/8/2008
Footwear extremely comfortable and can be wore up to 18 hours without incident. I have 4 pairs in all of the colors.
from cleveland, ohio on 4/30/2008
very comfortable for person with wide foot. i wear 6E.
from Grayslake, IL on 4/22/2008
Purchased these shoes for lots of walking and they have proved to be worth there money. The comfort and support is great!
from Tulsa, OK on 4/22/2008
I walk almost every day in this shoe and it is great. I can buy the wide size in it that fits my feet and it is comfortable. I won't be without them.
from Lompoc,Ca. on 4/17/2008
I just had Knee replacement and needed a wide ,stable walking shoe.
I now own 3 pair of the 811 in different colors.
I love the wide toe space
from Ennis, Texas on 4/16/2008
I use this shoe for everything because I love its comfort. Not only can I walk at a fast pace on a treadmill for 30-45 minutes in total comfort, I can wear them around town. Any time I am walking, these shoes give me an extended period of comfort where my feet do not feel tired or sore. I have owned several pairs of these shoes, and I wore this shoe's predecessor (MW810WT) for years before this upgraded shoe came out, so I can vouch for the great design of this shoe! It's a shoe you never have to "break-in" because it is comfortable from the moment you put them on.
from Chicago, Il. on 4/15/2008
This is the 2nd pair od new balance shoes I have purchased from you . The ordering was simple, the prices couldn't be beat, [...].I don't see how anyone could ask for more, and I thank you.
from Sacramento, CA on 4/14/2008
Good Support, but feels like walking on a cloud.
from THOMASVILLE, NC on 4/3/2008
excellent
from Altavista, Virginia.. on 4/1/2008
I came back to New Balance Shoes for the fit, function, durability, and wearability. I wear the walking shoes every day to work and my feet feel good all day.. I workout in New Balance shoes in the afternoon and never have any feet problems.. I run Ultra Races in New Balance shoes(races longer than Marathon distance on trails) and New Balance performs great all day long.. I highly recommend them to my Cross Country team members since I coach High School Cross Country.. Great Shoes..
from Sun City, AZ on 3/31/2008
If you buy these on sale they are amazingly inexpensive for a good shoe. Very comfortable and seem to hold up well. Made in the USA is a plus.
from New York City. on 3/16/2008
I use this model strictly for work and have no problems with it. As always, NB's ability to fit wide sizes is very important. And thanks to OnLine Shoes [...], I don't have to shop retail. [...]
from Odenton, MD on 3/11/2008
I stand on my feet 8-9 hours a day on dard concrete floors. This shoe has saved my bad knee and my back. Very comfortable.