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The men's New Balance 608v5 is a classic trainer designed with a premium PU nsert to help offer reliable comfort for long days spent on feet.
- Round toe with bumper
- Lace-up sole
- Padded collar
- Cushioned EVA footbed with arch support
- Leather upper, synthetic lining, rubber sole
- Imported
- Item #6386700
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New Balance began in Boston in 1906 selling arch supports to police officers, waiters and others who worked on their feet. Today this global leader in athletic products is committed to quality and craftsmanship. New Balance describes itself as a fearlessly independent company that doesn't answer to anyone but its customers.
Most helpful positive review
Mar 27, 2026
Comfortable high quality shoe
Shoes fit well and are comfortable. High quality materials.
Rick in RVA
Verified purchase
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Most helpful critical review
Feb 16, 2026
Hard soles, go back to making like before 2016
What happened to me is the destruction of the New Balance 608 cross trainer I've worn for years to play racquetball and wear daily. I bought 8 pair in 2016 and they were excellent. Then in 2023 when I needed to buy more, the new V5 versions had hard soles under the inserts. HORRIBLE feeling. Had to send them back and have been searching for high quality shoes in different brands ever since. And feet now have nerve issues. Fresh foam or too much cush does not work. And lacks stability. NB needs to go back to making their cross trainers with some give to the sole under the insert. The way they used to. Make them like that again, and also make the new type AND SEE WHICH ONE WINS!!
loverofsports
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New Balance US response
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear the 608v5 felt too hard under the insole and that softer cushioning hasn’t provided the stability you need. Our Customer Care team can help with next steps and recommend firmer, more stable cross-trainers or alternatives that better match the feel you relied on.
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Rick in RVA
Reposted from New Balance US
Verified purchase
Mar 27, 2026
Comfortable high quality shoe
Shoes fit well and are comfortable. High quality materials.
Anonymous
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Verified purchase
Mar 26, 2026
Always a good training shoe.
As always it’s a good well made shoe. For me it’s not as wide as I need. I got 4E and that’s usually bearable but this time it’s a tad tight on my ugly feet. Shame there’s so few styles that are wider.
Anonymous
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Verified purchase
Mar 25, 2026
Not the quality i expect
My previous pair was the MX857V3, but to order i filter by size and with... i have very wide feet and the MX857V3 were not in stock in my size. I ordered these... and well they just feel cheap and the sizing is very different. Somehow the leather does not even feel like real leather. Returned
JoanH
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Verified purchase
Mar 24, 2026
Excellent shoes
I’ve worn New Balance for years, they always fit great and are comfortable
Debbiesue
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Verified purchase
Mar 21, 2026
Love these shoes
These shoes are exactly what you said they would be so comfortable
Coach 2006
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Verified purchase
Mar 20, 2026
Disappointed
They are too stiff . I have had two knee replacements. My favorite shoe that I bought several you do not make any longer in my color. The Roac white with a black heel.
New Balance US response
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear these felt too stiff, especially with your history of knee replacements. We know how important it is to have a shoe that offers the right support and comfort. Please reach out to Customer Care so we can help you find a style that feels closer to what worked well for you before.