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New Balance Men's 520 V5 Running Shoe

New Balance Men's 520 V5 Running Shoe

New Balance Men's 520 V5 Running Shoe
$ 49.99

Score By Feature

Based on 8,204 ratings
Delivery
8.93
Giftable
9.26
Packaging
9.00
Satisfaction
8.92

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Product Description

A blend of 50% synthetic and 50% mesh
The importation of
The sole of the shoe is rubber
Comfortable underfoot, these running shoes feature a lightweight injection-molded EVA foam midsole to provide lightweight support, as well as an NB Comfort Insert to provide additional cushioning.
Soft and supportive upper These fitness shoes are designed with breathable mesh and synthetic uppers that is designed to keep feet at ease. An outsole made of durable rubber sits beneath the upper
Running Shoes that Provide All-Day Comfort Even through the toughest of training sessions or even a busy weekend of errands, these New Balance running shoes are designed to provide all-day stability and
NB's Cushioned Running Shoes Are a Great Finish to Any Outfit thanks to their stylish silhouette and classic branding. They can be paired with any causal or athletic outfit without looking ridiculous.
Running Shoes that Feel Great These synthetic running shoes deliver a plush sensation that you feel all day, thanks to the underfoot flex grooves and data-inspired comfort technology.

Questions & Answers

According to the shoe description, this is a size xw 11 single width mens US. Is the "xw" referring to extra wide? If so, is it a 3x, 4x, or 5x increase?

Extra wide means extra large, then extra large starts at 3x and goes up A 3x is narrower than a 4x or a

Can I wear these or should I switch to another brand because my feet are narrow and I need a lot of heel cushion and arch support?

This is something I am having too. I think you would need an X-ray In my pair, you will also find a pair of arch supports. Although I do not run on them, I do use them for other things. In case you plan to use them for running, you might want to consider another model like the New Balance 1080, which has more cushioning.

Size 5 fits me perfectly size 12 fits me perfectly. Can you tell me what size I need based on 5 us?

There are 9 and 9 on my feet. This is equivalent to five I am able to wear a 9 in this shoe.

The color of the red may not be as apparent from my phone, but how red is it? The color appears pink online, but is it really pink?

This is a RED object. As it turned out, my husband loves the shoes, he was worried of the exact same thing. There's a nice, true red here!

Selected User Reviews For New Balance Men's 520 V5 Running Shoe

Shrinking Shoes - The Case
3/5

A 8- is the largest size I have ever worn Despite not running for over 25 years, it is still a 1/2, 4E. Another brand used to be my favorite until the toe boxes shrank so much that my feet went numb when I used them to run. New Balance was the next brand I switched to. I was relieved to find my first few pairs so spacious and comfortable, they were right on time for the holidays. In that time, a few have been successful, and others have failed. Currently I have a pair of 1080's that are perfect to wear. There are some obvious differences between the 520's and the 521's. This trend of producing such small, narrow products does not make sense to me. Runners' unwillingness to wear wider and deeper shoes isn't from lack of interest in comfort, it's just a matter of choice. There is both a physical and a figurative pain in this.

Zyaire Cole
Zyaire Cole
| May 14, 2021
It's painful to use the tabs, but it's comfortable after breaking in
4/5

It has been between a month and two months since I received my New Balance Men's 520v5. I was extremely disappointed with the shoe when I received it for the first time. As well as fitting comfortably around the lower portion of my foot, this shoe looked cool and felt even better than other New Balance sneakers I've When I walked, a hard part on the bottom tab rubbed painfully against the top of my foot, causing friction and movement. What was on the bottom of the tab was similar to the end of a shoelace. Symptoms were present on both outer tab surfaces, but were most severe on the left tab side. If I wore thick socks, the edge of the tab on the top of my feet would rub against them and cause redness and scratches. In an attempt to protect my feet from the tab edge, I tried wearing band-aids, which helped, but they would eventually fall off as a result of Using the shoes while running or hiking was not an option at the time. As long as I was protected against the edge of the tab, I could only go on short walks. It was tempting to return the shoe, but I decided to give it more time, to see how the tab issue changed. The friction between the tabs decreased with each successive week, and the outer tabs became smaller and smoother, indicating that the shoe is wearing better. When wearing thick socks, the tab friction has barely been noticeable after a little over a month. Soon after I tried the shoes, I tried running and hiking with them, and both of them worked well. In almost two months, I no longer need thick socks now that I own the shoes. My comfort level is excellent under all conditions, so I usually wear the shoes every With them broken in, I prefer the 520v5s and 608s to the older New Balance models I have owned in the past. Although the tabs aren't as comfortable as other NB shoes, with their plush mesh siding and comfortable cushioning at the bottom, I would rate these as my favorite. Mesh does not appear to be very strong, but it is not showing any signs of failure. I have worn the shoes for nearly 2 months and taken them on many runs and hikes and they are still in very good condition with no signs of deterioration. I will update this review in case of a change.

Lance Wilkins
Lance Wilkins
| Feb 22, 2021
A very comfortable chair
5/5

This pair of sneakers has so much conformity and looks so good.

Shepard PARKIN
Shepard PARKIN
| Nov 30, 2020
The clothes are breathable and fit well
5/5

at first because of the low price and lack of reviews, but I was extremely surprised when I received it. I use the shoe as my daily shoe, standing all day, and there are no problems. I would like to use it for running, but it's not as cushioned as I like. The insoles are fine, despite some.

Anakin Crawford
Anakin Crawford
| Nov 20, 2020
perfectly
5/5

I bought a pair of these in a big box store, but unfortunately they only had one size available. Checking Amazon I found the same sneaker model in my size, with a lot more options and at a much lower price point. It should have been the same because I bought one set to make sure. Now that I've ordered another pair for work, I'm ready to wrap up my story.

Kameron Ortiz
Kameron Ortiz
| Oct 09, 2020
It was not comfortable to wear those shoes
3/5

It says on the package that they have cousins inside, but the shoes don't have any cousins.

Niko Lynch
Niko Lynch
| Nov 10, 2020
A nice pair of shoes
4/5

It seems like these are comfortable shoes I can wear every day. Their width means they do not pinch my toes and are comfortable. They look even better "in person" than they did online, and do not have a metallic appearance near the sole that I found in the pictures. Although I have not worn them much yet as I have only had them a couple of days, they should last me a year or so. In general, I like them quite a bit.

Ashlyn Wyatt
Ashlyn Wyatt
| Sep 12, 2020
Shoes that are comfortable to run in
5/5

The shoes I'm wearing are my first pair of actual running shoes since I started running recently. I used to run in a pair of New Balance cross trainers in the past and earlier this year. After placing these shoes on, I was immediately blown away by how much lighter they are than the others. Their lightweight, breathable construction means that they are not nearly as hot as other shoes, allowing you to run comfortably without a sweat. The only time I've run on them is about a half dozen times, so I'm not sure what they will hold up to in the long run. But for now, they're quite nice.

Dangelo Williamson
Dangelo Williamson
| Mar 04, 2021

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