New BalanceMen's 624v5 Sneakers

I have diabetic neuropathy, and other foot problems, trying to find shoes, trainers anything that fits in shops, I find almost impossible. When I found these in wide and extra wide fitting I couldn't believe my luck. More than happy with the item. At long last I can wear these for hours without any discomfort. Will be buying more in the future. Maybe could have a bigger range of colours and fabrics, but for now I am happy to have found something.

I've had each iteration of this shoe since my first pair 20 years ago. These are my second pair of mark 5s, bought at roughly the same time as my first set but kept in the box until needed. Yes, they are comfortable but each product iteration seems to become more flimsy. They really, really need to revisit where the sections of the trainers join. Previous models had a weak spot on the outside of each shoe more or less where the instep levels out, the leather would split where under most strain when crouching down. In this version, (mark 5) the frontmost panel around the toes is already coming away from the panel covering the top of the toes up towards the instep, after two weeks of use. I work outside at a gardening / leisure store, so they see around 20,000 steps a day, and this second pair of mark 5s are already coming apart in the same areas, leaking any water splashed on my instep into my socks The first pair also eventually detached from the sole, right around the front of each show, I expect the second to do the same. Yes, they are seeing heavy use but I expect more than a couple of weeks of wear before they start breaking apart. Looking at alternatives now, I hope the next iteration will be tougher.

Used for everyday activities. Good width and no need to wear them in as fit well

I love that they fit my feet as I have terrible trouble buying trainers that are wide enough but what I’m unhappy about is that I bought them a year ago and the inside material had holes in them and has given me a blister

Very comfortable

After almost exactly a year, the sole at the toe end has started to come apart from the trainer, and I am having to re-glue it, which I suspect will be a temporary fix.It's a pity, because otherwise these are great all-rounders, which I would often use in place of walking boots when the terrain was OK, and I would use them for general going about my business too. They are very comfortable (size UK11 Wide for me).Would definitely recommend if you don't mind changing your trainers every year or so, otherwise bear in mind that they won't last, if my experience is typical.

I have had surgery on my right foot to correct bony deformities and need a wider fitting trainer. This is now the fourth pair of these trainers I have bought and they are excellent and stand up well to the rigour of daily wear.

Found the trainers comfortable and light Very Happy with the purchase