Customer Reviews New Balance M880

Pillows on your feet - They may not look as fancy as other models, but for big runners (6'1" & 200 Pounds) like me, these shoes make you feel like you were floating. If they only came in white and blue... The SL-2 platform makes your stride more stable and firm. These are the most durable shoes I have ever had, the first pair lasted over 400 Miles.

Excellent shoe. Great support for my underpronation and of course they were here in 2-3 days because Zappos upgraded my shipping for free. Liked them enough to buy a second pair.

Lightweight and comfortable shoe. Has somewhat of a high arch. It's also very durable shoe.

Made in USA which is always refreshing. Not true to size, I had to go from a 13 to a 14, but the these are the best running shoes I have ever purchased. For some reason they squeak at the heel, especially the left one, but it does not effect performance and/or comfort. I highly recommend this running shoe and would purchase them again.

I've had them about a month, doing training runs of 3 - 12 miles. So far holding up very well and my feet don't feel tired after a long run. Neutral balance and good for high arches.

Best since Asics gel, circa '92 - Either I'm crazy or shoe companies are. I've been looking for a shoe with the same cushion as the Asics gel that they stopped making in '94 or so (they say they "updated them" but they haven't felt as good since). After suffering through with other Asics products, I stumbled onto the 880s. Exact same feel. I know nothing about arch or the many other features more advanced runners rave on about. These shoes mold to my feet and almost feel like they're giving my soles a massage as I run 3-26 miles. If I could afford it, I would buy 10 pairs, because I know the geniuses will discontinue these as well.

3 Pairs of 880's and wanting another - I've worn Nike's for years. Switched to New Balance 880 1400 miles ago. Just finishing up my 3rd pair. I have never been more satisfied with a running shoe in my life. Only foot injuries have come when approaching 500 miles on the shoe. Durable, comfortable and can handle any workout. Speed or long distance. I will continue to buy the 880 until NB updates it.

Cushioned shoe for neutral runners - These are solid shoes for runners with high arches who need good cushioning with minimal support. Like all New Balance shoes, these are not the lightest but they are a very nice blend of cushioning and moderate support. Multiple widths are available so you should be able to customize your fit. The look is understated without the bright neon colors so it can be worn with a wide range of clothes.

Whatever happened to "true to size"? Best looking New Balance shoe I've owned. Great buy for the price. Close in comfort and stability to my New Balance 1220's. Definitely needed a full size larger & I wish I had gotten EE instead of D. Zappos return policy is excellent, but I didn't want to return them a 2nd time. It seems as though nothing is made true to size anymore.

Foot Pleaser - I have worn New Balance for years but I need a narrow width. I was glad to find both at Zappos. My feet have never been happier.

Best fitting shoe for wide forefeet. I have wide feet across the toes and forefoot. I own these in size 10, 2E width and they are by far the roomiest and most comfortable cushioned shoes I've worn. The toebox is super roomy and they don't have any poorly placed overlays to rub the sides or top of my toes. They are the only model that I've gone back to buy a second pair of. The sizing of these seems to run a bit smaller than usual. I wear a size 9 street shoe and usually get my runners in a 9.5, but I need a 10 in these. I've put about 300 miles on a pair and they still had a lot of wear left in the outsole, but I always ditch my runners after 300 miles or so and get a new pair.

New Balance 880 - These shoes fit great--I got the 4E--and give a smooth ride when I run in them. I couldn't have bought a better shoe for my needs.

Good fit - Got these for my husband. The model he got in the past was not available. These however fit very consistenly with the previous model and fully met his expectations. He wears these everyday.

I have been running with NB shoes for over a year, and recently purchased the 880 as a replacement for a model that was no longer available. The back of the shoe is about 1/2 inch higher than the old model I was using, so both of my heels have blistered in places that never came in contact with the shoe before. HOWEVER, I don't consider this to be a big negative, as the skin will toughen up and hopefully this won't be a problem. I have a wide foot so the 4E is what I always wear. This does limit my choices in shoes, as some companies think that everyone wears a D at most. Toe box has ample room, and the cushioning is superb compared to the old model I was using. I run 25-30 miles per week, and these shoes are very comfortable and easy on the feet. I am a neutral to very slightly underpronator with high arches, and compared to the old model, these shoes are like running on pillows. My feet feel great even after my long run days. If the heels of my feet toughen up even to leave off the band aids, this is probably the model I will stay with and I'll purchase several pairs for the future.

Beware when ordering-- The overall construction of this shoe is ok but not up to older versions of New Balance shoes I purchased in the past. You have to order 1/2 size larger than previous New Balance shoes.

NB....Please go back to 879's..! Having worn 879's for years I happily ordered the 'update' 880's....big mistake.......NB must be penny pinching on materials as these shoes are much, much narrower than the 879's. Also, heels blistered by high heel tab. My 880's went into the trashcan after 5 weeks of trying to break them in.

Blistered heels - Follow up to my review of 5-21-04 After five weeks of running in these shoes, I am giving up. As I mentioned before, the heel is built up about 1/2 inch higher in the back than my old ones, and the blister problem has become worse. Covering both heels with a piece of gauze and two bandaids before each run has not kept the shoe from tearing up my heels. These shoes will now become my "casual" shoes as they do have a nice overall look. I will need to find another model that has a heel height the same as my old model (no longer available), so I'm back to square one. For those that use an insert or an orthotic, it may lift the heel enough to eliminate the problem that I encountered, but I am through playing around with these. I do not see other complaints about the heel in these shoes, so it may be a problem that is unique to my feet or the way I run. Don't know, and don't care at this point. My heels look like they got worked over by a chainsaw. My advice would be if you are used to a high heel covering the back of the foot or use inserts that will "lift" the foot in the shoe, you might like this model. If you are not, go with a different model.

Good looking but construction lacking somewhat... This is a good looking shoe and I would have given it an overall of 4 except for some flaws that I continue to find in New Balance. The strengths are that the shoe design certainly aids my tight feet and arches. The weakness has to do with stiching. The tongue on the uppersole is not completely stitched down to the uppersole. The result is that after a few weeks of putting your foot in and out of the shoe this extra frabric rolls back and begins to put pressure on the top of your foot. The inside fabric also is not stiched well and it too starts to come up. This is not unfortunately the first time I have encountered this with NB. I'm probably going to end up emailing them to let them know about this. This otherwise would have been a very good shoe.

880 - Nice shoe. Does not feel as flexible as others. Tread is not particularly "grippy" on road surfaces.

Not Pleased - This shoe felt comfortable when I first tried it on, however after running in it, I found my feet aching. This was my second try with New Balance (the first was the 1023) and I find they lack in cushioning and support.

Bought mine last week at the flagship store in NYC (where they assemble them) and I'm quite happy. They were instantly comfortable. We went for a 3 mile run the next morning and my feet were happy. I can already tell these are an excellent pair, particularly given the price.

This is my 4th pair of New Balance and I love them. I run every day and have a narrow foot. I have tried other brands for a day or two but these shoes can't be beat.

Best shoe I've very run in! I run very often and this one is insanely good. I'm buying another pair for everyday wear they are so good.

I purchased this shoe for jogging. I generally do 9 miles a week and have found this to be an excellent shoe. My feet feel comfortable though out my runs. If you're a neutral runner that doesn't over pronate, this is a good lightweight trainer. This is a good replacement for my old MR749's.

This is a very good shoe that meets my needs. I always get what I expect when I buy New Balance running shoes.