Runners that need Wide Toe Box
Okay I have to admit I have a very hard time finding a running shoe that doesn't cause me problems either while running or afterwards. Blisters, black toe nails, pressure on top of foot from laces, you name it. So I decided to start a process of elimination until I found the shoe that worked, even trying multiple sizes of the same shoe. Well I'm happy to report that I have found my perfect shoe in these New Balance Fresh Foam. I wear an 8 1/2 everyday shoe and found that I needed one size up and a wide width 9 1/2 Wide. The toe box has the most room of all the shoes I tried (Avia, Asics, Brooks), also by getting the wide width it gave me even more toe room. I tried the shoe in a 9 Wide and the fit was a little too snug, the 9 1/2 regular didn't give me as much of a toe box as I like, but the 9 1/2 Wide was the perfect answer with minimal heel slip. To eliminate heel slip I use the heel lock lacing and tying method (many examples on you tube) which also keeps the laces from coming untied even with only one knot. Who knew?! As a side note, to prevent black toe nail syndrome I have always worn gel toe caps on my hammer toes but have since learned (you-tube) how to KT tape the problem toe and it has been an absolute blessing and no gel cap needed. Hopefully this review gives you the help you need in selecting your next pair of running shoes, and even if you don't run, foot comfort is huge! Keep moving and stay fit.
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I love these!
I bought these same running shoes last year in Germany and as I travel a lot and use them also for hiking because I love them so much and they are so comfortable I googled them while being in the U.S. and found them here on Amazon. You never know if they are the same but I ordered the same size and they are as awesome as my previous ones.They are super comfortable and perfect for me. However of course every foot is different and so you might not know until you try it out. But I love them and even the color is super great. All in all I'm super happy and would buy them a 3rd time if I had too :))
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Kalondra
November 25, 2025
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Good support
New Balance are my favorite tennis shoe brand. Good support and good fit. I usually purchase the 860s because they have a wide toe box that accommodates my bunions. Liked the color of these1080s so purchased them. Only four stars because for me the toe box didn’t seem as wide. Either that or something else was going on with the shoe fit and my feet. They just weren’t as comfortable as the 860s. Still, a quality shoe.
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Polka Dots
October 14, 2021
FINALLY. A shoe that doesn't hurt me
10.5 wide feet, a curse! Before pregnancy, I wore a 9.5 and had a moderate arch. 6 years later and I somehow went up a full size between then and now... and now I have nearly zero arch. Most women's shoes stop at size 10, and of course aren't found in wide. I have back and knee pain and am an overpronator. This shoe ticks ALL the boxes! I just walked 3 miles with absolutely ZERO discomfort. In the past 2 months I've tried maybe 20 different shoes trying to figure out how I can exercise without pain flare ups in my feet and knees and back. Brooks, Hokas, Nikes, and Asics failed me. None of them gave me the comfort these shoes have. There's just enough support in the arch without pinching my foot, and perfect room in the toe box.If I had one criticism, it's that it needs a hair more support in the metatarsal area. There's not much going on there. But not a deal breaker for me. Buy them!
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Runs a whole size small. The toe slants down ie less toe room if you toes turn up at all.
This is a great shoe for bad knees. There is a very good cushion, but firm, for bad knees and heels. I've been a repeat customer for 3 versions back. But the shoe itself is getting smaller. I measured the new ones I just returned again old shoes and they are 3/8 inch shorter. I walk every day so I want something that can wear well on street payment and they do. I need to wear thick socks but that is okay. I tried the gtx waterproof ones but they are too stiff. Thank God for Fresh Foam.
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In love
Confortable and nice
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