Fresh Foam X 1540v4

Everyone has different needs. For me this one is the closest I have found and I have tried so so many. I have high arch, high instep and recovering from plantar fasciitis. With high instep I need volume in the toe box which forces me to buy wide. Usually the heel slips. This does not due to the hole pattern allowing me to adjust the heel using the strings. Some complain about the tongue being thin; it is. They mentioned cheap string holes cut; they are. But I would give all that up for a good fit. They are a great fit for me.

I wear a 10.5N in athletic shoes, and my feet are low volume. These are a 10.5 M. They are probably true to size and width, aligned with the new roomier toe box trend. Pros: very stable, true rocker sole (which is the reason I ordered them). With my own inserts, the arch support was great. Cons: For the money ($200), I would expect a better constructed upper shoe, which feels thin and flimsy. Clearly all the value is in the base of the shoe. No matter what combination I tried, I could not get the right fit. These are not meant for low-volume feet.

Runs short/small; order 1/2 to full size bigger: One of the few available in 4E width. Good shoe; appears well-made, but it runs small/short. Order 1/2 to full size bigger than you would with other NB shoes.

As always, my feet are happy with my NB shoes: Good support. Very lightweight. 1540s for pronation are always the best support.

These would work except that the toebox end has a hard shell over it that hurts my toenail. It looks like soft fabric but there is something inside, probably to hold the shape of the toebox, that is not designed with toenail trauma in mind, or the health of the toenails in mind. This is a running shoe New Balance; I would like the older style soft toebox all around. I initially ordered my size 6 Wide, then 6.5 EE, and returned both only because of that little shell thing lining the end of the toebox.

I had surgery on my foot because I was born 1/3 clubfootThe best comfortable shoe Ive bought

Best shoe for stability and support: I had surgery on my foot because I was born 1/3 clubfoot The best comfortable shoe I've bought

Excellent arch support and nice styles. Unlike some other New Balances, they fit true to size (others run large). Moderate amount of cushioning, similar to the Brooks Ariel/Beast.

USA Running Shoes: Much appreciate quality athletic shoes made in this country

Always reliable: With this shoe I feel stable and am able to walk correctly with my completely flat feet. Very comfortable shoe.