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newbalance.com
active, casual, streetwear men, womenAge 4-12, 13-18, 19-25, 26-45
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newbalance.com
+1 800-595-9138
USA
New Balance is part of New Balance, Inc.
Clothing item from New BalanceFashion apparel by New BalanceMerchandise from New Balance clothing lineNew Balance fashion product

Business Highlights

General

Parent Company: New Balance, Inc.
Target Gender: men, women
Target Age Group: 4-12, 13-18, 19-25, 26-45

Shipping

Shipping Cost: free
Free Shipping: yes
Shipped From: USA

Returns

Return Policy: not free
Return Instructions: returns must be in new condition, in the state you received them.
Return Cost: restocking fee (non-members)

Sustainability

Sustainability Score: It's a Start
Recycling Program: no
Responsible Materials: recycled

Product

Style: active, casual, streetwear
Body Fit: regular, plus size
Available Sizes: Men's (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL), Women's (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Customer Service

Support Channels: chat, phone
Support Phone: +1 800-595-9138

Payment Options

Payment Methods: card payments, PayPal

Membership Programs

Rewards Program: TopCashback, Active Junky, Rakuten, Mr. Rebates

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New Balance Reviews Summary

New Balance has a rating of 1.7 stars from 102 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with New Balance most frequently mention customer service and long time. New Balance ranks 126th among Athletic Shoes sites.

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returns
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quality
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Tennessee
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Being WOKE
December 18, 2021

As an Amputee I found New Balance shoes were the most comfortable shoes with the abzorb heel and roll bar features. For 30 years I have bought at least 100 shoes, literally all I wear until today. I look at the web page and there is no white person to be found. You moved your manufacturing to China and just have corporate here and now I see how WOKE you are NB. It will make no difference that I will no longer buy your product, however, I will no longer support your WOKE BS.

Date of experience: December 18, 2021
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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11/28/21: I buy a pair of shoes from their website. They send me a confirmation code + a receipt for my transaction.
3-4 days later, I don't hear from them, so I decide to check online for the status of my transaction: impossible, because their website keeps telling me that I'm inputting the wrong format for my zip code.
I log in a formal status update hoping that they'd email/call/text back, which they did the following day saying they would look into it.
2 days later, still no update. So I try the same process again. Nada, nothing, zip! They drop the conversation. No matter what I try to do on their website, it does not work.
12/14/21: I receive a very generic email from them saying "your item is out of stock". I immediately go to their website just on a hunch: lo and behold, that thing magically works now and does confirm that my transaction has been indeed canceled. On top of that, the item in question IS still available for purchase BUT at a higher price... tsk, tsk!

Its very late now and I have yet to receive a refund confirmation email. You'd think that when they canceled my transaction, they'd refund me at the same time. I'm waiting...

Date of experience: December 14, 2021
Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Runners dont last_avoid
December 2, 2021

Runners dont last and company wont take back. Not a nice customer experience-stick with Nike or adidas their products are more durable and they value their customers-not fob them off and not even examine the merchandise-shocking service!

Date of experience: December 2, 2021
Australia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Product not good quality
November 19, 2021

Sportspower Super Store-New Balance Men's Shoes.
I purchased a new pair of leather men's walking shoes online, New Balance Men's 624v4 (2E0) from Sportspower superstore online on 12/04/2021.
I purchased another pair of Asics from Rebel Sports at the same time and these had some minor problems and Rebel Sports just replaced them, no problem, just wonderful customer service.
Now I was using both pairs to walk about 1 hour daily changing the shoes every second day so both brands were getting the same usage. I noticed the leather on the right shoe on the New Balance started to crack after about three months but chose at that time to overlook the matter but as time went on the right shoes started to look nothing like the left shoe, please see attached photos.
When I got around to notifying Sportspower I had owned the shoes for 7 months but was aware they had only been worn for three months or about 100 hours.
I am an easy-going sort of guy but felt certain despair when I contacted Sportspower as they made it clear New Balance was difficult to get a warranty claim accepted.
Well, they said they only accept liability ( if any) up to six months and mine were 7 months. Surely they would understand that the shoes had only been worn for three months but no the cut off period is 6 months. They claimed it was fair wear and tear but if you look at the photos it's easy to see the right shoes have a major problem, the left is holding up well as would be expected.
Now the attitude from Sportspower and the non-acceptance from New Balance for any sort of help leaves me thinking I would never trust these companies and I would recommend you spend your money with a company like Rebel sports.

Date of experience: November 18, 2021
Spain
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thanks
September 26, 2021

I like sports. I often go in for sports. Your store is super. I often buy sneakers from you. I am glad to have a place for my hobby. I can buy everything from you.

Date of experience: September 25, 2021
California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Bought their higher end tennis shoe for playing tennis. Out sole has a six month warrantee. I wear mine out in four months and submitted a customer service request with pictures in March. It is now May and I just got a mssg that they don't have enough pictures and want an explanation. They act as if they will not honor the warrantee that was priced into the shoes. I got much better service at Tennis Warehouse.

Date of experience: May 10, 2021
India
18 reviews
6 helpful votes
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I bought a pair of shoes from new balance last week and I experience the shoes are very comfortable in wearing and you can wear those shoes for a longer period of time also without any itching or pain and most of the amazing thing in this brand is that their shoe looks are very trendy and attractive.

Date of experience: March 2, 2021
Washington
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Comfortable for walking.
February 21, 2021

Comfortable shoes for both walking and running. But I have a high foot arch so sometimes I feel discomfort while running. I've tried different lacing options yet somehow I feel that something wrong. But it's better than most others.

Date of experience: February 19, 2021
India
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Ordering for years
January 20, 2021

I have been ordering shoes from them for years now. Never once had i had any complete. Shoes always fits perfectly and numerous color options are also there.

Date of experience: January 20, 2021
New York
9 reviews
17 helpful votes
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These are almost an identical replacement for my NB M450SL2 double E, however they are very narrow and at best I would call them a normal width shoe. I thought it was safe to buy online since I have always had a good fit with NB. I don't know if it was a cost cutting move by NB or if I received counterfeit shoes.

Date of experience: August 11, 2020
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Good quality
March 4, 2020

So far all the shoes I bought from them were good quality shoes, will continue buying shoes from them

Date of experience: March 3, 2020
Honduras
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
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My favorite shoes
November 21, 2019

I like their design and how comfortable they are. I bought a pair last year and I couldn't be happier. I feel the same as TN reviewer: I think I'm buying the same pair of shoes haha!

Date of experience: November 19, 2019
Spain
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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My favorite footwear!
November 12, 2019

My sister had the Women's 501v1 Sneaker and I used hers for a day... I immediatelyloved them! I bought a pair and now it's my favorite footwear. They are very comfortable and I think this is the brand I will be using until I get bored of them haha

Date of experience: November 11, 2019
Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Poor construction
October 2, 2019

After exactly 1 season, my #newbalance L3000V2 baseball cleats heal came off. Very poor construction.

Date of experience: October 2, 2019
California
11 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Great choice.
April 30, 2019

New balance shoes have served me for a long time and the quality of them is top notch. The shoes are one of the comfiest ones.

Date of experience: April 30, 2019
France
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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A classic!
November 4, 2018

I never get tired of my New Balance shoes. They look great and are very comfortable, perfect for any kind of sports activity or just walking around in the city.

Date of experience: November 2, 2018
Washington
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Fabulous
February 13, 2018

I love this brand and my 1st pair was recommend after a foot trauma from my specialist. I have since acquired many different pairs. My personal favorite shoes!

Date of experience: February 12, 2018
California
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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I walk for exercise and the ONLY tennis shoe that offer me the support and comfort I need are new Balance. They are a little pricy, BUT SO WORTH IT!

Date of experience: February 11, 2018
Thailand
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Comfortable
January 18, 2021

I love Korea TV shows. So I bought a pair of Newbalance. It is really comfortable and fashion.

Date of experience: June 6, 2016
China
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
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New Balance is my favorite site to shop for shoes with excellent material and comfortable sportswear for my dad.

Date of experience: November 6, 2013