Customer Reviews New Balance MR850

Fantastic shoes. I have a narrow foot and have always worn New Balance. The toe box is a little wider than previous 850 series shoes.

This is the best NB shoe I\'ve ever owned. They are very lightweight and comfortable. I am a walker, not a runner, and find these shoes well suited for my stride and my aging boomer feet. The quality of construction is far superior to some of their lower priced models, making the relatively high price feel more justified. They were comfortable from the start and required no break-in. If I had any criticism, it would be to add a bit more cushioning and to tone down the stark whiteness of the side soles and laces. Otherwise it\'s a nice looking shoe. I like the blue and high-viz green trim.\r\n

I received these shoes overnight. Immediately I liked them. The sizing and width seem right on. The toe box is very roomy, a little more than I would like but not bothersome. I have plantar fasciitis and my orthotics fit perfectly in these shoes since these shoes provide firm and controlled footing.

I've always had great results with Zappos. I find what I wanted at a good price. This product was delivered promptly and in good condition. In the past, I've needed to return some shoes that just didn't work for me and they were accepted back with no questions asked. I recommend Zappos to everyone.

The most comfortable shoe I've ever owned! Great cushioning in the heelbed, and compatible with my orthotics. I have narrow feet, so the B width is perfect. The only thing I would say is order a half size larger than you normally wear.

I have run in many brands of running shoes, and the 768 and 850 are two of the best in which I've ever walk/run. There is an excellent volume of cushioning material and near perfect support for this early 60s (age) walker/runner. From a support/cushioning standpoint, I purchased a several pairs of Dr. Scholl's Tri Comfort inserts (WalMart has the best price); this insert provides an excellent alternative to the stock insert (of course, I remove the stock insert before inserting the Dr. Scholl). It adds additional cushioning in the heel and under the arch; the insert ends at the ball of the foot, which leaves more toe room than with the standard insert. The 850's stock insert is fine, but I walk/run so much that I like changing the feel of my shoes. As an alternative shoe, I use the 768, however, the 850 is my shoe of choice.The overview--this is a great shoe and lighter than its predecessor the 859. NB has a winner for support and cushioning and it runs true to size. I also purchased a pair for a female family member, and it remedied her plantar fasciitis. You have got to love this shoe!

I bought these shoes after reading a very few limited reviews on the New Balance website (these are fairly new to the market and limited input). I previously had been a die hard Asics Gel Evolution 2 and 3 user, but their new 4 didn't fit like the old models did. The Brooks Beast feels like I am running in boat anchors (very heavy) so I gave these a try. Instantly I was impressed with the lightness of the shoes compared to other cushioning and motion control shoes. I am a severe over pronator and have had problems with shin splints for years and just endured through them and the pain. I just got back into running after a 5 year hiatus and had gained some weight. I was 235 and 6ft when I started and the shin splints came back instantly with my old worn out Asics. I gave New Balance a call seeking help on finding a new shoe and they were very helpful. This shoe is perfect for heavier runners that over pronate. The fit of the shoe is typical New Balance, so it runs about half a size small. The toe box area is a bit roomy with the heel being roomy as well. The padding in the heel is ample and forces you to run on the ball of your foot. This is the natural way to run (search for a popular science article on running and stride). The arch support is great and helps to prevent the runner from rolling their foot (over pronating). The only thing I wish they would add on the next model is more padding in the toe area. After 3 or so miles my toes start to go numb (didn't happen in the Beast or Gel Evolutions), but I have started to grow out of that issue as my feet get used to the shoe. The shin splints have actually started to go away and I am actually enjoying running again. I have put a little over 200 miles on mine in a short time and can see myself putting more miles in them every week. This shoe is a must for those sever over pronators over 200lbs with shin splints and wanting to get back into running.