Customer Reviews New Balance Classics MR993 - Heritage

I measure Women's 11 AA but Women's New Balance 13 AA is too short. So ordered the Men's 12 1/2 AA, fit pretty good with my orthotic on top of the one that comes with the shoe and the laces tied tightly!

These shoes were perfect for my boyfriend. We tried Pumas, but they were too narrow. He'd never had a pair of New Balance shoes before. They were the perfect fit after reading the reviews! We ordered them a half size bigger than his normal size like most others said. These are the best shoes with any outfit or sport!

I have ample experience with New Balance 990's series, the last few pairs have been the 992 models, this is my second pair of 993s. What can I say, the comfort, fit and stability are built into these shoes. I am a strider and walker due to injuries, so I am very careful of what I wear, the New Balance 993s cradle and support my feet and prevent overpronation and my knees are thankful. I recommend these shoes and New Balance for consistency in design and quality.

What more can I say! Great quality, great fit, great customer service as always from Zappos. Shoe feels like it actually has a sole under your feet, not to mention that it has a mature look to it, as well. The best New Balance I have ever owned!

The NB 993 is the follow on model to the NB 992 which I have used for quite some time. The NB 993 shoes arrived in a timely manner and were not damaged in transit. The shoe is everything I expected it to be, comfortable and durable. I highly recommend the shoe.

These are the only athletic shoes I\'ve worn in the past 5-6 years after my trainer recommended them. They have gone through a few revisions but still great fit and performance. Thanks New Balance and Zappos!

I have always liked New Balance Shoes and the fact they they used to be made in the USA. These NB 993's are incredibly comfortable shoes, probably the most comfortable athletic shoes I've ever owned. Quality Construction and, boy do they Look Good on my feet. Thanks Zappos, your customer service helped too.

Most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn. A little pricey, but worth every penny. They do run a little bit small so order up. Nice and roomy in the toe. Literally no break in time; they are great right out of the box. I called Zappos to return a different pair that were too narrow and received these less than 24 hours later! For free! No waiting for them to receive my return and no double charging of my credit card. Great shoes and fantastic customer service.

Excellent fit. I was able to purchase my size for a change. Moreover, I have the uncommon high instep and low arch foot problem. The look and weight of the shoe is right on. Great shoe for a big guy. Enjoy.

I was looking for a comfortable jogging shoe to replace cross trainers I had been using. These shoes fit the bill perfectly. I need a wide size; the toe box has plenty of room. The lacing pulls snug without binding. I haven't noticed any movement in the heel. The shoe is light weight and made of basic old school material (no plastic anywhere). While a little pricy I like the fact the shoe is certified "Made in the USA". Not many shoes of any kind can say that!

I've been a fan of the 991, and then the 992. 993 is just as good, fits a wide foot, and feels the same quality. Only difference is the heel seems a bit more prominent, some extra support back there. Got the blue, looks pretty cool.

I purchased these shoes thinking "It's just another pair of shoes that is only going to last a couple of months". In reality, they are still like new and I wear them every day and walk the dog in them (even after it rains). They are still comfortable and holding up fine.

To be fair, this is my first experience buying a pair of shoes where I had done research ahead of time about what to buy based on proper sizing and my particular gait. Having said that, these are the most excellent pair of sneakers I have ever owned! They feel like they support me where they should and they make it easy to walk correctly while being 100% comfortable and stylish. I do a lot of walking in them and have been very pleased. I would definitely buy these again (and in fact, already purchased a second pair), and as always, was very happy with my Zappos experience. The info I found that lead me to buying an appropriate shoe for my walk was directly from Zappos' website! Enjoy!

I'm a big guy and I use these to work out and just everyday walking. They are already breaking down in just a few months of wearing them. Would not recommend these to heavy people.

I have been running and jogging in this basic shoe for over 20 years. Its previous designs were heavier and I liked that because of the better and longer lasting cushioning. The delivery and service at Zappos was, as usual, 5 stars!!

I owned a pair of 992s and now purchased the 993s. They are by far the best casual, kick-around, daily wear shoes I have ever had. Love them! I work out in them, too. I am not a runner, so my opinion of them as a running shoe would have no value. A lot of people look at the price of these and think it's too much, but my first pair lasted about 3 times longer than other shoes that I had. Plus the 993s seem to look great much longer, too. I highly recommend the 993s. There is just something that New Balance has done with this line that makes them very special, durable, comfortable, and an over-all great shoe!

I have been wearing the 99X series for more than 10 years. The latest 993 version continues the heritage of excellent US built quality and comfort. I consider this to be the finest running/walking shoe available today. Great support, cushioning and comfort.

This is the best, if not the only running shoe for my 14AAA pair of feet. BUT, I must question if NB has cut corners with this new model. I\'ve purchased at least a dozen pairs of this model\'s predecessors (992, 991) over the last ten years or so. While the 993 is lighter than the most recent 992, the sole on both shoes is wearing down much faster than previous pairs. Is anyone else seeing this? I have owned mine since May and only run 15-20 miles a week. This has always been a high quality shoe. I hope my experience with this 993 pair is an exception to the rule.

Because I wear a large women's size, I frequently have to resort to wearing men's shoes and the old NB 992's were perfect, even the arch. After reading the reviews, I had high hopes that the new 993s would be equal to my 992s. I put the 993s on and they felt shorter than my 992s. Have no idea why because, otherwise they were comfortable although I also could not feel the the arch like I can in the 992s. I went to a local store to try on a half size larger and they were too big. In the meantime, the store found a pair of 992s, which I love, so I bought them and am sending the 993s back for now. Don't know why shoe makers have to redesign shoes that are already good. DUH! But I will probably be back to try them again. These shoes are so comfortable when I work, on my feet on a concrete floor!

Simply put - the best running shoes I have bought in the past 10 years. I partake in events from sprint triathlons to ultra marathons and these shoes accommodate both. They are sturdy and rigid to support a heavy runner like myself - as you would expect from NB. But these 993's are surprisingly light and nimble with plenty of spring to facilitate a good leg pump. I thoroughly appreciated the Zappos sizing assistance to get that element just right on line. I also thoroughly appreciate the compliments I get when running in events with these shoes. They are HOT too.

I ordered these for my husband who needed to replace his old pair badly. The first pair we received was defective, but not in an obvious way. He wore them on a walk once and tripped on one foot to the point of nearly falling. He got home and took a look at that shoe and saw that it was not equal in the heel with the other one. When we looked closer we saw that even the stitching was crooked, the shoe was off-set enough to cause problems. If a person were to use them for running, it could have been potentially more dangerous and have caused an injury. (Have to say runners are more aware of how well their shoes work than my dear husband is.) Just check the shoes out well before you take them on a run! Zappos is great as always, I called and explained the situation to the customer service and they were very accommodating. We received the new pair within 2 days and they didn't double charge our credit card! Zappos rocks!

I had surgery on both feet about 2 years ago. My feet are partly senstive in areas and numb in other areas. I have trouble finding comfortable shoes. These MR993\'s in are the most comfortable shoes I have found since surgery. I highly recommend them.

The New Balance MR993 is undoubtedly the best running shoe on the market. It feels comfortable and ready to go right out of the box. I have owned several of the 900 series running shoes and find that they fit true to size, have excellent support and last a very long time. If you are considering a running shoe and have not tried this New Balance shoe you ought to give it a try. You will not regret it.

I am a person who has very wide feet. Flippers as my wife would say. I also live in a very rural area. Shoe stores are few and far between. Ordering from Zappos has been the answer to my never ending search for footwear. I found that the orders were easy to make. All that I have received has been of the best quality. I may never visit another shoe store again. Thank You Zappos.

Size 8.5 extra wide. These shoes are true to size, and look great! I walk hundreds of miles on a pair of shoes before they are replaced, and these have held up very nicely.