New BalanceWomen's Fresh Foam X More V4 Running Shoe

I run about 50 miles a week. I love this v4 model of the New Balance fresh foam series. It's similar to the Fresh Foam 1080s but thicker and lasts a little longer. They definitely force more of a midfoot strike and i am 100% either a forefoot or mid foot striker naturally. When I wear the 1080s I definitely notice I have to do more of a heel first motion.I tried the newest More V version (more v5) and I absolutely despise them. In fact I only made it about 2 miles in them and was nearly injured from the stiffness. I have purchased 5 pair of the v4s. Their structural integrity lasts about 300 miles for me. I'll be trying a new brand entirely if New Balance doesn't go back to making the v series like this one rather than the v5.

If you have terrible feet like mine, you’ll love these shoes. To give you some context, I have very flat feet and large bunions. I am in my mid 30s and have been getting Orthotics made by my Pediatrist since I was 8 years old. Along with my Orthotics, these shoes have been a great help for my foot and lower back pain. If you have wide feet I would encourage you go get a wide shoe, I felt like the non-wide shoes were too narrow for me.

I have researched sneakers to death over the past year. I've purchased several pairs, and they always disappoint. Even some retro brands that I remember absolutely loving years ago - were a complete disappointment. I ordered these based upon an amazing review, thinking that I could return them if it wasn't true. From the minute I tried them on, I was in love! Every word the other reviewer said was true - and more. These shoes are like heaven on your feet. They breathe. I can feel air coming through the vents. It's delightful! I've been wearing them for a few weeks, and can't wait to test drive them at Disney. I actually purchased a separate arch supporting insole, which made them even better. I love, love, love these shoes.

These shoes! These glorious, hug you better then your husband, shoes! My feet are in love. I have feet that need support. They get sore, ache, make my back hurt. I am miserable in almost every shoe.But these, I would cheat on my other shoes with these everyday and not feel one bit ashamed. I would find a way to make these shoes go with a formal gown. Can you wear them to a cocktail party, of course you can. Will they be OK for that wedding you were invited to? Yes, if you dance all night because you feel so good, no one will care what were on your feet, go for it girlfriend!These shoes. They treat you like a lady. Delicate around the toe area with stretchy fabric. So nice. No digging in on the toes, it has a wide toe bed so your feet can spread out like feet are supposed to. Nothing feels binding or tight. The top where the laces are, lovely and stretchy too. Nothing digging into the top of the foot on that tender skin. So gentle.I deserve these shoes and I am a better person for owning them. They have stopped me from being bitchy to others because I am comfortable and feel delightful. I am not thinking in my head "when will this person stop talking to me so I can sit down because my feet hurt!!" or "no I don't want a double shift with overtime because my feet are screaming at me"!.These shoes, so elegantly tender to my beaten up feet that need somebody to pay attention to them and love them for who they are.The footbed; if heaven has shoes, these are there. First pair everyone wants. They have a middle support system that absolutely supports those fallen arches, those feet that stand all day on hard floors. Feet that have seen early mornings and late nights. Feet that have walked, climbed and carried. The center support almost feels like a big squishy ball that fills up the center arch and then feels springy under your foot. It is quite wonderful really. Reminds me of childhood days when my unscathed feet ran merrily through golden fields of summer. Unburdened by injury or tired feet, no pain, just joy... these shoes...The Heel; There is more density in the heel portion. There is still squish but it feels like you have cushioning that is supportive but not stiff. The fit of the shoe behind your foot is also forgiving. It doesn't bite into your ankle or have sharp ankle edges that give you blisters because they rub like a lot of the backs of sports shoes do. The design really thinks a lot about function and comfort in different quadrants of the shoe for your foot to really cushion your foot properly and not bind or pinch. I need that, I am grateful they made these.These shoes. Girl, if you have read this far, you are already looking for you new lover. I bought mine in the light blue. I am buying more!These shoes <3

I’m a new balance person. I’ve tried Hoka and Gravity Defyer. But my feet feel more at home in new balance. Regardless of insoles, cushions, or inserts. I usually wear a 10 wide and the toe boxes on the v4 wide are extra wide. I’m not running in these so the extra room isn’t a problem, but my feet shift around inside the shoe quite a bit. They are comfortable to stand in. (I stand for about 12 hours a day for work) However, they are extremely loud on a hard floor. I think it’s the pocket or indent under the heel. Sounds like I’m wearing flip flops. Smack, smack….Even a very exaggerated heel to toe, rolling gait can’t get rid of the sound.

Most comfortable sneaker I have ever owned. True to size. I will order different colors. Highly recommend these shoes.

I ordered black but what I received it a deep grey blue hue color, very disappointing as I waited a long time for these to be in stock in my size and waited long time to be shipped all for a wrong color. Also I wish they didn’t feel like you’re leaning back because the heel is dipped a bit, other than that of course they’re comfortable because they’re new balances .