- 100% Leather
- Imported
- Rubber sole
- Cushioning on Cushioning: The New Balance 608v5 is an incredibly comfortable training shoe that features cushioning from all angles – including an NB Comfort Insert for memory comfort that lasts
- ABZORB Technology: These New Balance training shoes boast an ABZORB heel crash pad that absorbs impacts through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance. ABZORB cushioning in the midfoot provides exceptional shock absorption. 3 Widths
- Dual-Density Collar Foam: Designed to help keep your feet feeling their greatest, these casual cross training shoes include dual-density collar foam that helps prevent irritation around your ankles
- Flexible Outsole: These cushioned shoes feature impressive flexibility in the outsole thanks to deep flex grooves that cover the length of the sole to help you move through your day in comfort
- Leather Upper: The 608v5 brings together the soft comfort you want with the premium leather upper you love. The lace-up closure, classic N logo and Flying NB at the tongue deliver true everyday style
Product description
The 608v5 enhances all day comfort with a larger abzorb heel crash pad, durable molded pu insert and relaxed fit last to help provide versatile comfort wear after wear. Tested according to ASTM F2913-11 to provide superior traction under various surface conditions
New Balance, is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century. It's why they don't spend money on celebrity endorsements. They spend it on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.
Amazon Customer
Size: 10.5 WideColor: Black/BlackVerified Purchase
My old pair of New Balance 608V2 shoes were pretty worn out so I started looking at the newer versions and came across these 608v5 models. Super comfortable - feel like they're broken in right out of the box. Lighter than the older ones as well. These are my church and dress up shoes as well as just good old everyday shoes if needed. Worth every $
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019
Size: 9Color: Black/BlackVerified Purchase
I wear a size 9 walking shoe, but run in a 9 1/2 to avoid hammertoe. This size 9 shoe is the same or possibly slightly larger than most of the 9 1/2 running shoes I wear. They have an extra room, but not too much that I would order a size smaller. Normally, a 9 fits my foot like a glove with just enough extra room for my toe. If a 9 normally fit me a little loose then these would be too big.
These shoes serve as a black dress shoe for me. I don't care for the firm leather sole found on most dress shoes. Plus, if I need to make up time or hustle to meet someone, I can easily break into a run with these and run as long as necessary without doing harm to my feet or legs. After looking at pictures and pricing for all the New Balance black walking and cross trainer shoes, I chose this particular pair because they are completely black (no silver reflective material anywhere) and the panel covering the toe box is also leather, not the woven material typically used for extra breathability on running shoes. Hence, visually they are more suitable to use black dress shoes. BTW, I love the cushioning in these shoes. It rivals the cushioning found in most running shoes and is far superior to that found in a typical walking shoe.
A.W.
Size: 12 X-WideColor: Black/BlackVerified Purchase
I have been thru several different makes and models in the last few years and was disappointed by every purchase.
I have arthritis in both ankles and my left was shattered in an accident and is always painful. I was buying spongy shoes for the cushioning but those bothered my hips and back. My feet also roll outward and the shoes were only lasting 8-10 weeks. I've been wearing this current pair for 4 months and they are still supportive and comfortable. I hope New Balance doesn't mess with a good thing as they seem to always do. I would recommend these to anyone needing a supportive cushioned shoe.
Update: I live in SW FL. where it rains every day. I was wearing a new pair to work and I got caught in a downpour. I work outside so I ended up having to walk in soggy sand and when the shoe got wet it lost all support.
The shoes were only a week old and I ended up with my foot rolled outward and I was walking on the actual side of the shoe. Being out of town for a job I had to wear them walking on the side for 2 more days. My ankles hurt so bad I had to crawl through the house because I could not walk. This went on for 2 more days before I could put any weight on them.
Having worn New Balance for as long as I can remember I ordered another pair and it felt awkward after just trying them on. I took a mini square and was amazed at how far the shoe was. The top part of the shoe was attached to the sole crooked. SEE PIC.
I just ordered a pair of Reebok DMX Max to try.
JM
Size: 13Color: Black/WhiteVerified Purchase
As shown in the picture, the toe box on the 608v5 (left) is much, much narrower than it was on the 608v3 (right). I bought these to replace my old 608v3 shoes, and I bought the same size and width. While the old 608v3 shoes fit my feet perfectly, the new 608v5 shoes are much too narrow up front, causing my big toe to jam into the side of the shoe. The rest of the shoe feels the same in terms of length and in terms of width along the rest of the shoe. I don't know why New Balance would make such a dramatic change in the fit (or last) but keep the same model number. Very disappointing.