New Balance Fresh Foam 860v11

The shoes are easy to put on & take off. A lot of cushion but not enough lateral stability: I feel like my left ankle is rolling over. The toe box is too wide and the fabric at the toe has creased an inch along the length of the shoe in two places so after only a few weeks, the shoes look like they are old and breaking down.

The shoes are really helpful with giving foot support and helping with pain

I LOVE New Balance shoes. I have worn several generations of the 860. This time I had to leap from the 9 (which was WONDERFUL) to either an 11th or 12th generation. The availability and colors to choose from in Gen 11 was better for me. So, after trying on a pair in the Fleet Feet store, I ordered three (3) pair thru the Fleet Feet website. Walking around in the store for 5 minutes does NOT tell you how the shoe will perform out on a 3 mile hike. What a horrible surprise to find that the toe box of 860 Gen 11 is SO much narrower than any of the previous 860's I have purchased before. Not only are they too tight, they are wearing a blister on the SIDE of my big toe. It is not the fault of Fleet Feet because they encouraged me to buy the next size up, which I did. New Balance may have just lost a VERY loyal customer.

I purchased a pair of these shoes for my wife for Christmas 2020 and she absolutely loved them so much until I had to buy her another pair this Christmas. Luckily there are many colors to choose from so I can give her the same comfort with a different look. I also purchased the orthotic inserts which just adds to the comfort. As long as you sell this shoe I’ll keep buying them for her.

I have new feet! Staff is very friendly,courteous and knowledgeable about the product and they go the extra mile to make sure I am satisfied before I leave the store. Shoes are extremely comfortable. I will definitely be a customer for life!