New Balance Women's W890v3 Running Shoe

I walk my dog (Sadie) two miles almost everyday, and my feet suffered everyday, some days worse than others. I am 71 years old, a diabetic, and I have degenerate arthritis which caused me to have both knee joints replaced. Sadie is my new companion, and I felt obligated to walk her daily, or as often as my feet would allow me. I already had three pairs of athleitc shoes, and each pair left some part of my feet hurting at the end of our walk .It was at this point I got on the computer and began researching for athletic/walking shoes for people with arthritis or diabetics. I got a host of shoes listed for these problems, and it was a difficult chore to try and choose the correct pair of shoes. The New Balance W890v3 allowed me the option of choosing a narrow width which I needed. Why I chose W890v3 was happenchance. There was a W890v2, so I thought a v3 must be better. I took a chance and ordered.When the shoes arrived, I picked up the package and thought, "There can't be a pair of shoes in here because this package is too light." The New Balance W890v3 is the lightest pair of athletic shoes I've ever owned. I tried them on: A perfect fit! Even though I had a blister healing on each heel from my previous walking shoes, Sadie and I walked two miles the next day. I couldn't believe it! These shoes did not slip and slid, up and down on my heels, they stayed put ! The balls of my feet which usually hurt, didn't, plus the sides of my feet which always had aches and pains, didn't ! ! ! It has been two weeks since I began walking with these New Balance shoes, and my feet feel like they are on a child's See/Saw because the heel nor the ball of my feet spend much time on the hard ground ! I LOVE THEM ! ! !

I liked this pair a lot! Loved the color and style. Felt light and comfortable except when I walked in it. I should have ordered a half size bigger. I wanted to order a bigger size but they were sold out!

First off let me recommend that anyone who plans on buying any athletic shoe get fitted for the right shoe. You need to know whether you are a pronator, supinator or neutral when running. Go to a reputable running store, preferably one that can videotape you while running on a treadmill and let the experts tell you what you need. Running in the wrong type of shoes can give you serious long term problems. I did this and New BalanceW890 was one of three different brands recommended for my type of foot. I need a neutral running shoe. Every time these shoes go on sale at Amazon I buy them. They are comfortable, with a little more stability in the heel than other brands, which I like. They are designed to be lightweight and breathable. If you work out regularly, it is recommended that shoes are replaced every six months and these are comfortable for at least that long. I've been working out in this type of shoe for a year now (on my 2nd pair) and don't plan on switching to anything else.

I bought these as the price is right and I have worn new balance successfully in the past. I developed Plantar fasicitis so in recent years switched to Orthaheels to correct that. I'm finally heeled "pun intended" and starting to jog and work out a bit and wanted a shoe that was geared to more running less walking. So I saw the price and bought it. Fit great out of the box, wore them around the house, seemed fine. Went out to the gym, was fine throughout workout, but later bumped my toes. I thought they would stretch but they did not. They work fine for an hour work out, but I have to take them off after that because they are tight in the toes. I'll use them for a while but not the shoe I had hoped for.

I have been jogging 5 days a week for the past two weeks. The shoes have been very comfortable. I usually order a size 9 in running shoes. This size 9 is a bit more snug in width around the toes than my last pair of New Balance, but it is not a problem. It actually feels like a better fit. I would order this same size again and would recommend this shoe for others to try. They are very light, and have the right amount of cushion for me. I also love that this is a company that makes shoes here in the USA.

Quality of the shoe is excellent; maybe because they are made in America. Just the right amount of toe room. Heels are held nicely, so no slipping. Laces are the perfect length; not too long. Shoe is light, but tightly made for a most comfortable fit and walk. I have purchased (too) many pairs of walking / running shoes, only to push them to the back of my closet after wearing afew, disappointing times. This pair will stay handy. I love them !

The shoe is not a good running shoe for me. The arch is way too far back and there is absolutely no padding or support in the top half of the shoe where my feet strike the treadmill. I'm a long distance runner. This is not the shoe for me! They're nice and lightweight, but I think they sacrifice padding and support to obtain that. I wish I could return them.

I usually wear a size 6, but this shoe was a little snug. I have other pairs of New Balance running shoes in size 6 and they fit fine. My big toe was touching the ends of this one. It felt ok, but I could imagine it hurting if I tried running in them. So I exchanged them for the same shoes a half size bigger. Other than the fact that they run small, the shoes were very light and comfy.