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I received these shoes in the mail the other day and after tearing into the packaging, I noticed a few things; These shoes are not going to win any beauty awards. They're ugly. Undertered by that, I slipped them on and laced them up and was amazed by how good they felt on my feet. I'm a big guy, 6'6 and 240 lbs and I felt like these shoes were having sex with my feet. They also breath extremely well. I am concerned that they may not hold up since the soles seem to be held on entirely with glue, and not a stitch anywhere, but I won't knock any stars from this review based on assumption. I'll update in a month or so with how they're holding up. One thing I would make very clear, these are not "Trail shoes". There is a very large horseshoe shaped divot in the heel portion that looks cool, but I can see already that running on anything but hardball or a treadmill will probably not be the best thing you could do to either your feet or these shoes.

I used them for work, delivering water and salt. Kept my feet comfortable and had air movement to keep them cool when it was hot. Decent length of life, but I'm hard on shoes. I really enjoyed them.

I purchased these shoes about 6 months ago because my old shoes were ratty, and uncomfortable. The moment I put my feet into these shoes, I knew I had found the right ones. There literally was no adjustment for me. The shock absorbers really to provide a good cushin, and don't wear out. After 6 month+ of wear and much abuse, they are still holding up very well. I'll buy these shoes again. Maybe next time I'll just try a new color for the heck of it.

I got the shoes pretty fast. I had heard some complaints about them being stiff, but I think thay're great. Perfect for running, jumping, etc. I highly recommend.

This is the 2nd pair of these that I've bought and I'm still impressed. Comfortable and durable.

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I am a large (6'3",270lbs) old person (65) with a flat foot who developed plantar fascitis. I was actually limping around. I placed this NB arch support (I have tried others with no success.) in my sport shoe and got immediate releif. In a short time, the plantar fascitis was not an issue. I have just purchased my 5th pair and have them in all my sport shoes, have not tried them in dress shoes. Now, I think I am cured. I stop wearing the supports........ended up taking a 5 mile walk and the next day I am hurting....back to the supports....pain releif.

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Overall these are a pretty standard pair of fitness pants. I like the way they look as they have a nice clean design. As I have stated in numerous reviews, I hate the really busy designs that we see so often today in clothing, this is especially true with today's athletic shoes and clothing. Thankfully that isn't the case here as the contrast side stripes add a bit of color and keep the design nice and simple. The 100% polyester pants are made with New Balance's LIGHTNING DRY® fabric which wicks away moisture extremely well. They also have an elastic waist band with internal draw cord and standard side seam pockets. These have an overall relaxed fit which means they are a bit roomier than standard fit or slim fitting athletic pants. I have somewhat skinny legs so I actually prefer my athletic pants with a more tailored, slimmer fit. Because of the relaxed fit I prefer using these pants more for lounging around than actually working out in them and since these are labeled as relaxed fit, the fact that they are roomier really shouldnt be seen a negative as that's how they are designed and some people prefer this style fit. I knew when I ordered them that I would most likely use them more as a lounge pant than an athletic pant. If you prefer a more relaxed fit then these will be perfect for you. Overall they are very comfortable. The fabric is a bit thin which makes them ideal for warmer weather, not so great for cooler weather, at least not without some sort of base layer. I wound up giving these a 3 star rating because overall these are a very basic/average athletic pant. The subtraction of two stars isn't because of something negative, its simply because there is nothing above average about these pants. If your looking for a pair of relaxed fit athletic pants and plan on using them either in warmer weather or indoors then I would definitely recommend these pants. For the price its a good deal especially if you get them on sale. I wound up buying 2 pairs for only 10 bucks a pair. Just another killer deal at Amazon!

These sweats were a decent deal and look good. The problem I have with them is the material is paper thin and kind of flimsy. When I work out at the gym I like some thickness to the material for a layer of protetion from the equipment. These are so thin and light which may benefit some. They look good although they seem to run a bit small compared to other brands of athletic pants. I would not buy these again.

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These shoes are great. I was running using Puma shoes previously, and these new balance are much better. Those dang Chinese pumas are not comfortable for running at all. I'm very happy with these shoes.

I'll give five stars to the service at Road Runner Sports, but unfortunately, the New Balance shoes have a defect in the right heel that make them very uncomfortable. I'm returning the shoes for an exchange and will probably choose another brand. Through all, Road Runner Sports has been very easy to deal with. I was especially surprised how fast I received the shoes given that they were so deeply discounted from retail price.

This shoe is great for running on/off road and as a casual everyday shoe. Only problem I had with ordering was sizing. Every NB shoe I have ever worn is size 12D. My size 12D was too short and too tight. So, after returning, I went with a 12.5D which was slightly big but acceptable. Even with the double shipping cost and return, my shoes were still less than $100.

Due to the high reviews on Amazon I bought these sight unseen which I have never done with a running shoe. Pros: Good fit look good well padded made in USA Cons: Stiff high price for what you get. My previous running shoes were Adidas trail runners, I don't remember the style but it is discontinued. They were flexible, comfortable, and cost less than these NB's. Wish I could find more of those. A couple two-mile jogs to break in the NB's produced slightly sore feet but that's to be expected. All in all an OK shoe but probably not what I would have bought if I had tried them on first.

The New Balance Men's MR993 is an excellent running shoe, the construction is very high to outstanding quality, the cushioning is excellent, the design is also excellent and the shoes are very durable and comfortable. Jon Green

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I bought these as a gift and she loves the shoes. They may feel a little heavy at first, but after you start running with them you easily forget about the weight of the shoe as the comfort cannot be beat. New Balance's top of the line running shoe has been around for over a decade now as they go from 992 to 993 and so on, as far as I can tell not much of an upgrade from the 992s, but its nice to get a color change from the boring grey they have only offered for a long time. Overall, excellent for running, cross training, or just walking around. Stylish and worth the money.

I never thought at the end of day, my feet are still very comfortable. I heard of New Balance carries lots of running shoes and I thought they are like Nike or Adidas, but "less" trendy. However, at a very casual conversation with a friend; she said she needed to buy a pair of New Balance running shoes for her mother as the doctor directed. A friend on the side jumped in and said only the MADE IN USA ones are good but expensive. I pointlessly browsed the web on one random day and found this 993 model. I hesitated for 2 weeks before buying them because I am on a budget. However, Amazon has the cheapest price and what I paid is far more worth than my feet thanking me. I have low arch (flat feet) and I thought it was a birth defect and never told anyone except my mom. No one ever told me I have to wear special made shoes and there I lived a good 30 years. Anyhow, this is a pair of fabulous shoes and if you are looking for comfort, do not hesitate. BUY them now. I have heard the earlier model, 992, is better. However, I am too late to realize. 993 serve me well.

I've worn these shoes, or a similar model, for over 20 years. Can't live without them. The company I purchased them from this time gave me the absolutely best price! Thank you!

This is a wonderfully comfortable shoe at a GREAT price! I would highly recommend this product.

This is an excellent shoe. Very supportive. Works well when you do alot of walk-run workouts.

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Very happy with this shoe. Great support, comfort and I have been buying New Balance for 25 years. So far this is my favorite.

I usually wear running shoes for walking, but I wanted to try using actual walking shoes for everyday walking and wear. I bought these for a vacation coming up with a lot of walking planned, and these seem like the perfect travel shoe. It is a little heavier and rigid than I expected, but so far I really like the shoes. Also, the tread on the bottom is pretty aggressive, so I imagine these shoes would fair well on dirt trails and such.

This is a very comfortable shoe. I use it primarily for walking. Its size is accurate and has sufficient stability for rough terrain as well as sufficient ventilation. As I planned on wearing this during the winter as well as during pleasant months, the first thing I did is spray the leather surfaces and seams with water repellant. The first time I wore them, these shoes felt like they were already broken in. 5 Stars.

I got these for a trip that included everyday urban walking and occasional rough surfaces, rocks and sand at times. They were the only shoes I took, and they filled the bill well. Another reviewer mentioned stiff soles, and that is true. They are more like a hiking shoe than a soft, flexible walking/shoe, which is fine for me, but be aware; they will be overkill for laps at the mall. My only issue is sizing, they seem to run a little large compared to the same number I have in a pair of Merrel shoes.

THESE SHOES ARE WIDE ENOUGHT FOR ME AND WEAR VERY WELL. GOOD PRICE .IAM VERY HAPPY WITH THEM