Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4

I am in heaven. I have a very hard foot to fit. My foot is wide, toes rub on top of toebox, terrible bunions. I have 2 pairs already and going to order a third. The knit fabric around toe box has the ability to stretch where needed. These are a great find. It takes about 30 pairs before finding one, SO HAPPY !! These are cute also and I do not see how fat my feet are.

Great running sneaker, provide support and are light. The only downside I have with these is the mesh in the toe box area let’s dirt into the shoe (I often run on dirt roads and it ends up inside my shoe). Besides that minor inconvenience they are great.

I got these shoes for the gym/running because I have bunions and read another review that mentioned these were bunion-friendly. I got size 8, medium width. When I tried them on, they looked great and were indeed bunion-friendly, but my toes were pushing against the front of the sneaker. Returning for an 8.5!

Love the color and sole colors. Also bought the gray. Have worn the zante 3 for quite awhile and felt these would be similar and they are. Love them. I use them on my treadmill more than outside running.

The shoes are very comfortable.

Super cute but i always am an 8 in NB sneakers and these were too tight.

My favorite New Balance shoe was the Vazee Prism, but they are no longer available. I ordered the Zante v4 after reading the reviews, and am glad I did. I also bought a second pair, since I liked them so much. Like many other reviewers, I have issues with bunions and need a wide toe box, but not a wide shoe. These are very comfortable and the length seems to be the same as the Vazee Prism. I do notice the ankle height a little bit, but not enough to affect my overall comfort.

These have been my go-to running shoes, but this pair ran extremely small. I am a size 8.5 and buy running shoes in a 9. These fit like a 7. Not sure if they were marked incorrectly or if the fit was changed drastically from the V3. I had to send them back and I’ll be ordering a different color to see how the fit is.

I have Morton's Neuroma in my foot and I struggle finding shoes that don't aggravate the nerve damage...these shoes are perfect...they are lightweight and extremely comfortable...yet, they have enough support for my foot issue...Great shoes!

I LOVE these shoes! I have a very difficult time finding shoes that are comfortable, even athletic shoes, so I am thrilled to have found these after a lengthy search!! I thought they were about 1/2 size smaller than I normally wear, but the width was good, and I loved the soft meshy fabric that conforms to your foot. I had tried another pair of Fresh Foam shoes, and the sole didn't have enough support, so I was holding my breath on these. I've found the winner!!

Nice lite shoe. Comfortable mesh toe box conforms to your foot for a custom fit. Bought bright red/orange for high vis on road runs. Liked them so much I bought a second pair in black for trip to Dublin.

I had the Zante V3 and like these even more! The color has grown on me. The shoes are so comfortable. I really love them!

Love this shoe..My feet are not easy!. I had to send the first pair back as they were too small even though they were a 6 which I am normally. The 6 1/2 W is perfect. I am very happy.

I love this shoe. I have been a huge fan of the Zante v3 and love them. I am aware that in NB I have to go up .5 size. I am usually 8-8.5 depending on the shoe. So the 8.5 in the v3 were fine. I ordered the new v4s in the Arctic Fox and they are so pretty and unique. Unfortunately I think they are smaller than the normal v3. Zappos was so helpful and sent me a size 9 to try. I will compare the 8.5 and 9 when I have both of them. the 8.5 isn’t “uncomfortable” but my toe touches the edge. I would recommend sizing up at least a half size from your normal new balance size.

LOVE these sneakers!! They feel exactly the same as the Zante v3 I had....soft, yet supportive. My personal orthotic fits in perfectly, and the 10 Wide accommodates my bunion and large, wide feet. I only wish there were a few more color choices. Thank you Zappos!!...you have the best selection of Wide athletic sneakers I can find.

This is my second review. I have now ordered 5 pairs of these shoes. Planning on doling them out when a pair wears out. I have thrown so many shoes away after wearing a week or so. The toe box is soft and the sides are soft so bunions can fit in without rubbing. I put a vionic insole in and my foot is SO HAPPY, it has been years since I had anything near this comfortable. Perfect. More colors and please keep this style.

Order half size up! I have the previous model off the Zante (Z3) and I wear an 8.5, had to order these in 9.

I thought the Zante would be the right running shoe for me. I was very disappointed. I think they are cheaply made, run half to full size small and not worth the cost of these shoes. I like New Balance but not this one.

I used to wear New Balance sneakers religiously. I like the fact they come in wide and many are made in the U.S. However I have had bad luck with the last few pairs I've tried. These were really comfortable at first, but cut into my ankle. I have noticed the same with other New Balance sneakers lately, as has my mother. Maybe they changed the cut of their sneakers. I'm sending these back and trying another brand.

If you have narrow, slender feet this is a great shoe. The top material is stretchy and will accommodate a slight bunion if your foot is not wide to begin with. Even though this is a lightweight shoe the cushion and support are good.

These shoes are cute and comfy! I got two pair.

These shoes are very comfortable.

Really loved the gray and also purchased the light blue. Both are nice colors and well made. I’ve had the zante 3 and loved them, so felt these would be very similar in fit and comfort. They are ??.

I really love these shoes! I ordered a half a size bigger than my norm and went with wide. Talk about a dream fit, my feet are in love. There is not one thing that I do not like about these shoes and will be looking to buy a second pair in a different color very soon. If your arches are a problem when you stand for a long time then these are the shoes for you. Thanks Zappos for the speedy delivery.

I used to wear Adidas (which I’ve done an AD and modeled for them, I have tried Nike, and all. I think the o e I like most and very comfortable wearing is my NE Balance that I wear everyday.