Customer Reviews New Balance 940v4

Definitely shorter than previous models and the toe box is more narrow , too. Have to return.

This 940 has the hardest sole. Could not stand it with my mild neuropathy.

I love these except I've only had them for 5 months and their is already a small hole above my big toe on my left foot. I've run into another woman who had the same issue...wish they would reinforce the material from the inside to prevent this. I had a previous pair that lasted a year before this same thing happened! I walk (not run!) 5-6 days/week average of 2-3 miles each time, longer on weekends.

The wide toe box on this shoe was just a little too narrow for my biggest toes. By contrast the NB 840v4 is roomier at that point. The overall fit of the shoe was also similar to NB840v4, with a few pressure points that for my particular feet made it less comfortable. Good cushioning. Breathable. The fabric cover over the toes is stylish this year, but not practical if you use the shoes for anything but running on a smooth surface. Definitely not a trail shoe, and even a slight toe bump, dirt or rock or gravel path, or stumble would tear the otherwise attractive covering quickly. The NB 840v4 has the more conventional solid yet flexible covering wrapping front of the toes. Finally, it has a slight chemical odor. Not enough to be bothersome wearing around the house during the day, yet filling my closet overnight. I liked the look and cushioning and accommodation to my high instep, but these are going back.

Was a comfy shoe, but cut too high at the ankle and rubbed on ankle bones so returned

I really wanted these sneakers to work, I like the style very much, however, after trying three different sizes sadly they simply do not work for me. The collar hit my ankle bone and made it very uncomfortable. :(

I have worn New Balance for years and they are absolutely the best fit for my troubled feet. This particular style is great for my arthritis and bunion. I am very disappointed, however, in how quickly these shoes wear a hole in the big toe area. I have bought three pairs, hoping it was an anomoly, but the same problem with all three. I hope NB will address this problem, as I notice others have mentioned it as well.

I have worn NB 940v3 for many years and loved them. This new version bears no resemblance to the v3. The foot opening is smaller and higher, as others have said, so that it is painful to the top of the foot and ankle bones. My orthotic fit fine in the v3, but it doesn't fit here. The tongue is very thin, with no padding, and short, and slides to the side, again causing pain when laced up. It doesn't seem as cushioned. Had to send them back.

Not enough depth to accommodate a Powerstep Insole. I removed the factory insole and put in my Powerstep Pinnacles and the shoe it not deep enough around the ankle area. My foot sat too high and felt like it was coming out of the shoe. Also the very thick, hard padding around the ankle really hurt around my Achilles tendon and the area under my ankle bone. If the shoe was just a little deeper that would probably fix both issues, but it's too shallow so I'll have to return. So disappointing because it has good support and good cushioning, just not deep enough. I'll keep wearing my New Balance 990v5 shoes which have plenty of depth and the Powersteps fit well in them. New Balance only makes 2 models that have enough depth -- the 990v5 and the 928v3. The company's focus has really shifted and is now on trendy "colab" shoes and no longer on good, supportive shoes and foot health. Now it's all about flashy lifestyle shoes in collaboration with young designers who pay no attention to support and foot health. New Balance has lost its reputation among podiatrists and orthopedic/sports med physicians -- and those of us who for years have counted on NB for supportive, stylish shoes. Many podiatrists and orthos have stopped recommending them. It's obvious why.

Was not happy with the fit, they felt very stiff and the right sneaker rubbed my ankle. Very uncomfortable. I typically like new balance, but my feet were not liking these and I bought them specifically for long distance walking.

I'm not sure what has happened to sneakers these days.... Even the 'ol standby...New Balance. There is not enough padding in the shoe to compensate for what ever structure is included in the sole of the shoe. There are pressure points under my toes, under my arch, under my heel. They look great from the outside, but WHAT is going on in the inside of these shoes...??? I have returned sooo many pairs of sneakers - all brands.

I wanted to love them, but the toe box was too small and rubbed my pinky toe. I tried one size larger but it was too bulky and clunky and didn’t fit my heel.

There is something hard that rubs against both big toes. Very painful. I need to return them.

I ordered wide and the toe box was beautifully roomy. Support was okay, but the side cut up under my ankle painfully to the point there was no way I could wear this shoe.