Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam X Kaiha Road

Have been a loyal Hoka customer for over 10 years. However, Hoka’s quality has greatly gone downhill the past several years so I was in search of a new brand and shoe. These New Balance shoes in my opinion are better than Hokas and I’m not going back…goodbye Hoka. I hope that New Balance doesn’t change these shoes.

Good fit and width.

These are good shoes for daily walking of the dog for 1 1/2 miles which happens daily with this household.

Excelente

I have worn NB running shoes for decades now. Their ‘normal’ width is always perfect for my slightly wide feet. Comfort is always terrific. I’ve had a style or two over the years that weren’t my favorites (860s i.e.). These I love though. Great support and cushion.

instep was too narrow. My foot went over the insole.

Everything about the shoe seems perfect for me EXCEPT; The actual shoe upper is knit and my fear it will stretch and not support. The fear for this is the shoe sits high on thick soles and a stacked heel and sole with a weak upper means "twisted ankle" waiting" to happen. I haven't returned the shoe, but thinking to keep or not to keep!

minimal arch support. top of shoe feels like a teeshirt- no support. great cushion. looks great in size 13

Pretty good shoes for the cost. They do feel a little cheap, but they are $99 shoes. These are good for casual wear, going to the gym, etc. I wouldn't think these would be good for any level of serious running. I would recommend for a more casual role.

Good looking shoes but needs toe space

beautiful but too short, alas

I honestly never tried the shoes on. When I opened the box the shoes were upside down and untied with no paper stuffed inside. I understand that I’m not the first person to try on shoes but was disappointed how they arrived.