Customer Reviews New Balance 989v1

The toe cap seems narrower than the designed shoe width. I regularly buy New Balance 15 4Es and they usually work really well for my wide forefoot. I put these on in the evening at home, and had blisters started within 15 minutes after walking less than 50 yards and mostly sitting. I could feel the sharp edge of the toe cap on both boots through the fabric after reaching in.

I love New Balance shoes so really felt like it would be a great boot. But was to narrow for me in the toe area, I had to return

Not as wide as other new balance 4E’s

Felt good but size is off. Will re order with a half to full size up. Width is good. I ordered size 13 EE.

Ordered a half size larger than normal and fit perfect with sock on. Super lightweight and great ankle support. Large boot but work boots are large...so be prepared.

Here's the deal ....... When I opened the box I was shocked at how large this boot looked. There is a lot of boot. Felt like breaking in would require too much time. Sent the boot back and ordered the shoe model. Sometimes I order a 4E for more space in the toe box. There was more space in this toe box than I would ever absorb. The shoe model arrived today. Seems like this might be workable. I will give it a day or two on the job. As of the moment it feels comfortable. We'll see.

Just got these in the mail - exceedingly fast delivery, ordered Saturday, showed up Monday! First impression was how short they felt. I typically wear a 10.5, and ordered an 11 due to reviews. When I put on the boot, my toes hit the end. After standing up, I realized that these are a lot like ski boots, and you have to kick your heel into the heel pocket so your foot doesn't' slide around. After kicking my heel into the heel pocket, and re-lacing....WOW. VERY comfortable, and light for a boot. Sometimes when a boot that is cut like this is laced to the top, it is instantly uncomfortable, because of the shape, and tongue placement - NOT SO with these boots, comfort and support are only increased. I am looking forward to putting some miles on these at work. I can still "reach" the end of the toe box if I try, but doubt that I will have any trouble with them making my toes sore, particularly after break-in, having my heel in the pocket correctly. Insole insert is thin, about 1/8th inch thick, and while comfortable, don't know how long that would last. I had ordered a pair of SuperFeet copper insoles with the previous pair of shoes I ordered (different brand, fit poorly). After exchanging the stock" insoles out with the SuperFeet copper insoles, these fit fabulously. Huge difference in arch support and heel comfort. Looking for something that will fit "off the rack"? Here it is. Just remember, order a half size larger, even if you have a wide foot and order the wide size. Again, I typically wear a 10.5, and with my heel in the heel pocket, these 11's fit like a 10.5 usually does for me. So far, these feel every bit as nice as my Doc Marten's did new, perhaps even better. Just put my broken-in (not broken down) Doc Marten on the left foot, and I'd have to say, these NewBalance 989's feel better, all the way around my foot!

These fit and feel great, like wearing a sneaker... lightweight durable. 2-weeks in tho, so only time will tell. Good thing there's an annual Boot allowance.

The end narrowed too fast on this pair unlike other pairs the exact same size I’ve tried on... weird