New Balance Men's 624 V2 Casual Comfort Shoes

I have worn versions of these New Balance trainers for 20 years. it has been a great shoe and the new ones I jsust bought feel great. However, I want to warn people as other reviewers warned me. Although I am a size 10.5 in almost all shoes and ordinarily my foot which is slightly on the wider side fits a standard D shoe. However, because of the reviews warning that New Balance is making this type of shoe (608, 623,624) on the small and narrow side I went with a size 11 wide (2e). The shoe fits perfectly and comfortably. However, I do not think my standard 10.5 would have worked. So I feel like I am being misleading in saying "fits as expected"

My first set of New Balance shoes was purchased in 1982 while "living near/working in" Boston MA. I had developed very painful shin splints. The problem began when running in newly purchased Brand N running shoes (a well known, very high quality shoe). Fortunately, I had access to well qualified sports medicine physician who recommended trying NB shoes. He said that NBs had recently incorporated high quality orthotics into their shoes. And, NB shoes were of equal or better quality and much less expensive than most competitors' "equivalent" product. I bought the shoes and began using them exclusively when running. My shin splints quickly healed. I admit that, maybe my shin splints resolved for other reasons. That said, I continue to wear NB athletic shoes for walking, cross training, most daily outdoor activities, etc. (I don't run any more). My NB shoes feel good, look good, fit well, are very durable, and remain very cost competitive.

These are good NB cross trainers. First, I ordered a "normal" width ( not narrow or wide or X-wide ). The size 11 fit length wise good but the width seemed too narrow for my foot. Also, there seemed to be a hump in one of the shoes that was disconcerting but not totally uncomfortable. All this happened when I first tried them on at home after ordering online. So I gritted my teeth and put them on to just sit a bit. Then I went for a short walk in a clean, outside environment. By the end of the walk things seemed more normal and not disconcerting hump. After that I put a little more bulky quarter sock on and walked a bit farther and it was tight but ok now. I am wondering what will happen when I put on my thick trail hiking socks for the winter wear? So here I am and think I would buy again in the same width since the 609 Wide I am wearing is so wide I float inside them. Also, I have been wearing NB for a "lot" of years (near 30 yrs) and only one pair failed and only one pair failed to adapt to my feet ). So, are they perfect now - the answer is no. If they do not fit with my extra bulk socks I will order the 11W and call it a perfect fit.

Good quality, comfy to wear

I have a longer than average feet (size 16) and I weigh more than 250 lbs so it used to be a challenge to find work shoes that were comfortable enough to be in all day while I was actively up and down from my desk. I've used New Balance Cross Trainers for years as a solution and they've generally been very good through different models. I really like the 624 in black as a work shoe. Length and width fit well.and it's comfortable. I just tossed my first pair of 624s after 2+ years of daily use - the only issue those shoes had was the top of the area that surrounds the ankle - the fabric had worn away and you could see the stuffing. The rest of the shoe was in good shape. I'm hoping the version 2 of the 624 holds up as well as version 1. I can recommend them so far for their comfort and fit.

Other than being too small to put on, the shoes are very nice. So how would I know without wearing them? Because I bought the identical NB model and size a few years ago and I couldn't be happier. But gee--identical manufacturer, model, and size...how could the first pair fit perfectly while this pair is too small to even try out? No one seems to be interested in this question, but if it is not pursued won't the same thing happen to someone else? Caveat emptor. P.S. I sent the following Email to New Balance on 12/4/17; no useful response yet. A few years ago I bought a pair of New Balance Men's 624 USA size 10.5 D, and I have really enjoyed using them. I ordered a new pair from Amazon, same size and model. They were too tight to use (not wide enough), and I returned them. Today I went to an actual store. The same problem exists there--10.5 D was too tight. I tried on 10.5 EE, and they were a little loose, but I can adapt with heavy socks and firm lacing, and so I bought them. No, my feet have not grown. The salesman measured my feet and 10.5 D is correct (the width is even slightly LESS than D). I believe that the new ones are too tight for the marked size because the shape of the "box" at the front of the shoe has changed. For my old shoes (that fit), the upper rises vertically from the sole on both sides before curving to the middle. But for the new shoes the upper rises at a steep angle from the little-toe side towards the middle, leaving less usable room on that side. To help other on-line buyers I intend to post this information at Amazon. I am writing to you first to get your comments. I think it would be in your interest to fix this error, else your shoes will start getting "too-small" reviews from everyone..

comfortable and good looking

These New Balance 624s have been my long-time favorites. I use them mostly for everyday wear, plus a lot of treadmill exercise (primarily walking, with some interval training). I find them durable and comfortable on my somewhat large and wide feet. Over the years, I have noticed that they don't support my arches like they used to, but apart from this, I find that they meet my needs well. I go through about two pairs a year. I average between 17,000 to 20,000 steps a day, so that's a lot of wear and tear. I buy them about 1 size larger to assure adequate room (they have added cushioning in the heel area over the years, and in addition, I wear thick socks).

Muy Buenas y muy comodas 4E extra ancho muy buenas para hacer deporte . . . . . . .

Souffrant d'hallux rigidus, j'ai besoin de chaussures à la fois assez légères, assez raides et larges à l'avant pied, elles sont parfaites pour moi, en plus pour un coût très attractif

Los tenis en perfecto estado, originales totalmente y son lo que esperaba. El único detallé es que si vienen algo estrechos por lo que pedir 1/2 a 1 talla arriba me quedó al 100. También la caja vino algo dañada por Alguna razón

I haven’t owned a pair of NB for a long time. These are very comfortable shoes and are great for just walking around in. I’m a size 16 EEE wide and these shoes fit great!

Perfect shoe. Made well. Communication from seller was beyond excellent. Package well and safely. Thank you