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Phosphofructokinase
January 11, 2011
Excellent quality and made in America
I see three big positives:1. They are very durable. I am a relatively big runner (190 pounds) who puts in 40-60 miles a week year-round on a 41 year old body. I can easily get at least 500 miles out of these shoes while running (more if it is winter and I am on the treadmill). I can then use them for kicking around. I wore a pair with 450 miles on them on a two week trip to China and they felt great the whole time, even with a 6 mile walk on a tough stretch of the Great Wall.2. They fit great and are comfortable right out of the box. They have a big toe box and fit pretty true to size. You can pull these right out of the box and run 10 miles without worry of blisters or sore joints (unless they are not the right size or are way out of shape). My feet measure a dead-on 11 and I buy 11.5 in these because when running you don't want your toes hitting the end of the shoe, especially on downhill stretches.3. They are made in the United States. Since I live in the USA, I like buying things that are made here to support American workers and finding shoes made in the USA is pretty tough. Not every NB model is made in the USA. This one is!I have one concern: the cost on these have gone up significantly since I started buying them a year ago. The first pair was $90, my second pair was $105, my third pair was $113 and now they want $130 for my size. Hopefully this means more money for the American workers????These are great shoes if you want to log some long miles and are willing to spend over $100 for running shoes!
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Adam Data
December 10, 2025
USA made NB
Great shoe, too bad not made anymore
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BBSunflower
August 12, 2025
Good shoes
My son used these shoes his three years of high school lacrosse. They are sturdy and comfortable.
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kylejpatrick
August 28, 2012
Durable, supportive...heavy?
If you are tired of wearing out your shoes, plopping down $100 every 8 months for a new pair, and struggle to find the right balance of durability and support, might I suggest the 993.I stopped into my New Balance store solely because I desired a shoe made in the USA. I explained to the clerk that I have flat, bony, narrow feet, severely pronate, and I wanted a shoe that would last a long time. It came down to the 993 and one other shoe, but there wasn't much of a contest.Secondly, a word about the reviewer - I only wore these to my gym (for almost 2 years!), and the occasional jog. It wasn't until after I wore them out that I ran my first half-marathon, so I cannot speak to how many miles these would be good for.Design - These aren't as flashy and stylish as mainstream running shoes; there's a throwback element to them that take them more to the "dad-shoe" end of the spectrum, but still not bad. Just don't expect anyone to notice your new kicks when you arrive to aerobics. At least the gray color hides dirt and discoloration after months of use. Besides, you might check out some optional seasonal colors in New Balance Men's M498 Heritage Classic Sneaker, part of the New Balance Heritage Classic collection.Support - these are undoubtedly the most well-built shoe I've ever used. After two years, they still feel solid when I pick them up. Others have complained that they might be a tad on the heavy side, but I found no real impedement to my exercise.Breathability - I'd rate a 5 out of 10. The toe shovel has a mesh exterior, but it's only found above several layers of over inputs, so it's not the most breathable.durability - I used them for nearly 2 years. Nuff said.A few words of note. First, I'm meticulous about shoe care, and I used cedar shoetrees inside them after every use, to soak up sweat and keep the shoe's form. Secondly, use shoe inserts for added cushioning. I recommend the Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insert (M 10-10 1/2 W 12-12 1/2). It's better than using the factory insert. Third, I suggest trying a pair on in a store. As noted above, there are a variety of colors as part of the Heritage Classic collection, and I bought a second pair online after this one, and they didn't feel as solid as this first pair. Be mindful of where and how you're buying them.
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Donald Aldridge
April 20, 2010
Great Training Shoe....Comfort
The New Balance 993 is one of the most comfortable shoes I have tried in several years of Running..I do all my running on the treadmill and only weigh 165 now..But it is murder on your legs if you have the wrong shoe...This shoe combines comfort and stability, plus it looks pretty good as a casual shoe just to wear out or if you are on your feet a lot...I am a serious runner and by that I mean I may be running 35 to 40 plus miles a week on the tread..These shoes are really a trainer..If doing my weekly routine of 5 plus miles a day I will use the 993s due to their shock absorbtion...But the reason this gets 4 stars instead of 5 is these are not a performance shoe...The big drawback here is weight...The shoes are heavier than most..So if you are looking at speed training or overall 5k, 10k best time this is not the shoe I wear..Would wear lighter more performance based shoe like the Asic GT 2030, 40, 50 line...But while training for that or daily running I use the 993s..Plus when you got to a lighter shoe for performance that is a plus..And the other reason I rate 4 stars is durability..These shoes will last me about 300 miles and they are done..Once leg pain, shin splints return I usually buy a new pair..So roughly 300 miles or so and the in soles are shot..Personally I like the black the best also..The grey doesn't hold up very well cosmetic wise..So good training shoe, good comfort..If they were slightly lighter and less cumbersome and more durable I would rate a 5...And they get kinda toasty as well..They are not real breathable mesh...Well I am updating this review today based on the last pair I received..They did pretty poorly for me..Were on sale here for around 80 bucks..But they definitely didn't hold up as well as the ones from road runner....After about 200 miles in these my ankles started hurting so bad I had to use my Asic 2140 trail shoes instead..Within a week or so the pain and soreness is gone..So I don't know for sure but I might try one more pair of these..It just seems that the insoles don't hold up long at all...
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Paintball cleats on turf
Great cleats so far. Nice fit, super light, easy to run in, easy to clean, I like the style and lace up style, so far so good.
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