Customer Reviews New Balance WW811

I absolutely love these shoes!!! I always buy New Balance and thought I would try a different style. These shoes have all the support I want and need in a lighter weight shoe. Wonderful!!!

This shoe I purchased in black for the specific purpose of marching in the Purdue University All-American Alumni Band at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade and 500 Race this year, and for rigorous Homecoming performances by the alumni band. My old marching shoes were not stable or supportive enough, and I've always liked the New Balance features. I didn't want a klunky-looking walking shoe; these are nicely tailored. Right out of the box they were perfect for my 58-yr-old 8.5 narrow feet. The size and width were right-on and my orthotics fit perfectly in these shoes. I then ordered a pair for my 89-yr-old mother who has severe osteoporosis and needs much stability. She loves them too and talks about how they 'hold her up.' (P.S. -- At the 500 weekend marching events another gal with whom I marched ALSO had the identical New Balance shoe!) Thank you New Balance and thank you ZAPPOS for easy ordering and for the super people you have taking our phone calls--they are extremely helpful and polite!

I have been wearing this style (811) for 12-15 years now. When I find a shoe that fits, I stick with it! It is the first shoe I've found that gives me plenty of toe room. I find it very comfortable on my extra wide (EE) feet and it has great support if you have to be on your feet a lot. I find it true to size.

These are my every day reliable shoes. I have kept ordering them over several years. They always fit, and they are always comfortable from day one. Not the sexiest shoes going, but not bad-looking either. They have the good features of athletic walking shoes, but can be worn with nice slacks in casual situations. My feet are flat and I need orthotics, which fit well in these shoes.

Zappos is a life saver! My home-bound Mom badly needed new shoes and these New Balance were what her Doctor recommended. I sent a few different pairs and sizes for her to try, but she loved these the best. They are roomy in the toe box, great support to the arches, and a good snug, adjustable heel-fit with the laces. She couldn’t be happier and I couldn’t be more grateful for the super-fast, easy-return service! (She had me order another pair in black.) Thank you Zappos. I was able to shop for my Florida Mom from my home in Brooklyn. I can’t tell you what a comfort it is to be able to take care of her from afar through your great store.

I find this shoe too heavy and tiring. The sole also adds length making it difficult for me to get out of my car. It's just too much shoe for me. Let's also consider the fact that I am over 70 and hampered by RA. I won't buy another pair. Why can't we have a lightweight shoe with support?