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Amazon Customer
December 09, 2025
Best NB!
Best New Balance shoes I’ve bought. Long lasting and comfortable. I’ve had this ones for a few years and they’re my go to shoes for traveling. Great quality! Would buy them again when replacing this ones.
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A. mcpherson
July 16, 2019
Excellent Walking Shoes, Costly but They Fit
So far the only ones I found that fit well after several foot surgeries. After many others first, I tired on the v4 of this model at the PX and they were almost the right size but could have stood being a size wider; sad because they were a screaming deal. I look on here and that version was getting horrible ratings though, so I bought 1700v1's and those actually were horrible, sent 'em right back. So I looked up more walking shoes and between the time it took to order and return the 1700's, Amazon was listing these new v5's and the handful of reviews were promising, saying they were better than the v4's. That's hard for me to to tell, but it does seem these are made a little better --and they damn well ought to be given the price-- because these cost as much as the top of the line running shoes they made 20 years ago when I was a runner, shoes I couldn't afford then. But with all the surgeries I've had and problems I've had finding shoes that not only fit but are comfortable, I gotta say I scored with these. There's room for my thick custom insoles and still enough room for my feet to lace up comfortably. So far I like 'em and can't complain and they even look nice. Certainly way better than those 1700's for sure.
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Joe K.
September 02, 2025
Great golf shoes
Needed a new pair of golf shoes and New Balance is the answer for wide feet. Fit great with water proof. Couldn't ask for more.
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Benoit Mizelle
September 12, 2019
Great Running/Walking Sneaker
After wearing these sneakers, I don’t think I will wear another type of sneaker. These sneakers are well constructed and stylish. The outer and mid sole are durable and don’t easily flex. The pig skin leather is premium.My foot feels like it is encapsulated in the shoe. I feel like it supports all parts of my foot. It definitely has great heel and ankle support.These sneakers have been a lifesaver for me after I broke the fifth metatarsal in my foot. After I was out of my walking boot, these were one of the few sneakers that I could wear. These sneakers absorb a lot of the pressure or impact walking on hard surfaces. You become very sensitive to that in the healing phases of a broken foot. Even with my fractured foot being swollen, I could still wear them in my regular shoe size without getting a wider size.I actually like the look of the 990v4 a little better but the 990v4 are cut slightly more narrower than the 990v5. Therefore I couldn’t wear the 990v4 after fracturing my foot.The only con can be the price. It’s a pricey sneaker but it is worth it.I don’t know if I would run in them for sprinting or some serious competition because they are slightly heavier because of the materials that make them so durable. You will probably want a much more lighter sneaker with synthetic material. But for most people this sneaker is worth the price.
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Richard Gross
November 05, 2023
I need all black version of the 990 series
I have always liked the 990 series, but recently, they have stopped making them in "all black" for some reason. These are great shoes, but expensive. The fact they are made in the USA is "one" of the primary reasons for purchasing them. This had a major impact on my purchase, but not the only reason. They are very comfortable. I do a lot of walking (15K steps a day) in my line of work, so I need a shoe I can depend on, and these fit the bill perfectly.My only gripe, that needs to seriously be addressed by New Balance, is the fact they have stopped making them in all black. Again, in my line of work, It is required that we wear black shoes (it looks more professional with our uniforms), and any reflective silver or grey insignias look out of place. Recently, I had not choice but to purchase the black/silver combination of the 990 V5, as the all black version is not currently being sold. I really like the 990 series (on my 4th purchase), but If I cannot purchase the all black series on my next time around (approx next year), i will, sadly, have to look elsewhere, which probably means a shoes made in China.Highly recommended!! New Balance, Please reintroduce the "All black" 990
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Gary Goodnow
May 11, 2020
Great New Balance Quality and Comfort in new version
This is for the NB 990 V5 and like the V4 is a high quality and comfortable running shoe. I use it for daily 3 mile power walks with some jogging, and really like. Very good side support and decent cushioning. It doesn't seem to me to have quite as much structural cushioning support as the V4 in the ball of foot even though I replaced the "improved" cushion insert with a gel cushion. Actually it is so similar to the V4, I really couldn't tell much difference at all. But for me, I need good side/lateral support as I have a semi weak ankle, and these NB 990 series are the best support I could find and I've been using them for years now. And another plus, although for me not critical, is they are a very stylish shoe and could easily be worn as casual shoes for day to day activities when out and about. Another New Balance hit!!!
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Alfred
September 15, 2025
Made in USA , ❤️👍
Nice , Fits well
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