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EJ Reviews
November 24, 2025
Better than all the orthopedic shoes out there for neuropathy and plantar fasciitis
After suffering from neuropathy and recently plantar fasciitis, I had bought a shoe called OrthoFeet, these helped very little as did the many, many inserts over the years. I mentioned this in passing to my pain doc who treats my back and he suggested I try the New Balance 1080, he wears his all day on his feet and during surgeries.So, I thought I'd give them a try. I have balance issues so the thickness of the sole worried me as I was afraid it might make me trip which is why in the past I have not tried similarly made shoes.Let me just say that the pain is not totally gone, (it never will be) but it is very much improved wearing these shoes. I can go for walks again with my dog and I haven't tripped once. I did put an insert in them for my high arches but other than that, they are comfortable right out of the box. The OrthoFeet shoe is not even close in comparrison to the New Balance 1080, I hope they never stop making these because I am a customer for life now.I find training and walking my dog, I do not slip or trip, the tread is great for grip. I like the style, they go with everything and come in many colors. They are made well, with good stitching and durability and they function as a walking or running shoe. I probably won't be running but I could..lolThe price is a good value, especially compared to all the so-called orthopedic shoes out there that are considerably higher priced and they are stylish. No more old people looking shoes, although, I may be considered "older" now, I don't have to look like it ;)There isn't one negative thing that I can say about these.
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Michigander
October 22, 2025
Best nursing shoes I’ve ever worn. Worn for almost a year now.
I’ve been wearing my New Balance 1080s for almost a year now, and I can confidently say they’re the most comfortable nursing shoes I’ve ever owned.I work 12-hour shifts on my feet all day, and these have been a lifesaver. They provide incredible cushioning and support, keeping my feet and legs from aching even after long days. And they have also helped with my back pain. Before getting these shoes, I always went home in pain from being on my feet all day. But since I’ve used these shoes, even though I have pain here and there, it’s nowhere near what it used to be.The only drawback is that the white pair tends to get dirty easily, as most white shoes do. However, I wash mine weekly with bleach along with other whites, and most of the stains and discoloration come right out. I’ve even had blood and other bodily fluids on them, and after a good wash and an extra rinse cycle, they look almost new again. I always let them air dry, and they’ve held their shape beautifully after multiple washes. Even so these shoes have held up impressively well!If you’re a nurse or anyone who’s on their feet for long hours, I can’t recommend these enough.
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Absolutely great!!
These are so stinking cute!! More importantly they are extremely comfortable and provide a very cushy fit. I was really impressed when trying these on. I took them off and immediately tried on my regular Arishi new balances and the difference was shocking. My arishi have always felt comfy but after trying these it’s obvious that there’s a big difference . When I work I am on my feet all day and these get me through it without having sore feet or an aching back. I got several compliments on these and I agree the color is super cute! I can’t speak on durability quite yet as I’ve only had them for 2 weeks but so far I love them!
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Irina Ivanova
December 07, 2025
Clouds.
I figured these would be comfortable, but I did not think they could be THIS comfortable. WOW!Fit exactly true to size, and since they are low drop, your toes aren't sliding forwards, so for me no need to size up 0,5 like I do in some others.
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Great shoes
I have other New Balance Fresh Foam and this one is just continuing the comfortable shoe tradition! Good arch support, great toe box width, no annoying rubbing where it shouldn't rub and I love the color! No boring gray or black for me.
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AmyTrilly
December 05, 2025
No other shoe compares to these!
I have several pairs of the New Balance Fresh Foam shoes because they really are the most comfortable and will balanced shoe I've ever tried. The cushion is phenomenal... I honestly hate wearing my other shoes because I've gotten so used to wearing these and feeling the comfort of the thick foam that everything else feels flat in comparison. The color of these pink ones is super cute and I love wearing them. 100 out of 10! Btw, I'm super picky about what shoes I wear because I fight so many foot issues... I've tried everything under the sun and these are hands down the best of the best!
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Walking on Clouds from Day One!
Coming back after owning these shoes for a couple of months. Just returned from a Disneyland vacation and these shoes did not let me down! 3 full days of 25k+ steps each day not counting all the standing you do in lines. These shoes rock, if you're on the fence, buy them!These are hands down the best shoes I’ve ever purchased! From the moment I slipped them on, they were incredibly comfortable and the cherry on top was no break-in time required! It honestly feels like walking on clouds. The support is excellent, and they stay comfortable even after a full day on my feet. I’m so impressed with the quality and comfort that I’ll definitely be buying another pair. New Balance knocked it out of the park with these!
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