Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Daily, training, walking, running/jogging on treadmil, etc. Love the look and feel on the bottom of my feet, however, on the right shoe, something happens with the tongue of the shoe and it really irritates the top of my right foot. This has never happened to me with any shoe before this.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I do a lot of walking. Currently training to walk the 26.2 mile Bataan Memorial Death March so I am walking about 35 - 45 miles/week. I'm not really a runner but I can walk this event through the desert trail it mostly follows. I bought a pair of M990v3 at a local store, liked them and decided I wanted another of a different color than available here. So I ordered online in same size. I later saw online that some people were complaining about fit and the tongue not staying in place or the sole splitting. I have had no such problems on either pair and I have over 100 miles on both pairs now. I like this shoe.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Have used this shoe for years and it's never let me down. Great for training, marathons, and shorter races..

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I prefer New Balance, and this is my preferred shoe. Oddly for New Balance, this shoe is truly 1/2 size too small. Had to order another pair to fit correctly by ordering up 1/2 size.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I run 20 miles per week and a few races each year, these shoes are durable, supportive and well cushioned .Over forty years of running I have been encouraged to try many other running shoes the result has most often been injuries and missed days. These are not pretty but they are certainly steady.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I'm a Clydesdale with flat feet, so i have to be very selective with what I wear in order to avoid injuries. Have always had great luck with this series and really enjoy these 990 version 3's. This is my 2nd pair and I bought them 1/2 size bigger than my first pair. I am glad I did. Helps keep my feet from "falling asleep" as much on the longer runs.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I am on my feet all day and these are my favorite shoes

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I've bought these shoes again and again over the past 10 years.
Prior to finding these shoes, I had metatarcil calouses on the balls of my feet, and now I walk briskly an average of 30 miles per week without any discomfort. As far as wear, I replace my shoes approximatley twice a year.
The 990's also have superior reflectivity for early morning/late evening visibility.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I am an old (over 60) guy and I have been running on a replaced knee. I use the five toe shoes all the time for my running and they don't hurt my knees.

I also wear low cut New Balance military boots for walking and running and don't have any problems with them.

The 990's were recommended to me and I liked them when I saw them in the store. They are a great all around shoe, but they hurt my knee when I run. If I didn't have the replaced knee, they would be great. I am going to keep them for everyday type use.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

The 990 is a good shoe and would be a great shoe if the outsole kept up with the upper...I walk in this shoe every day and rotate them with an identical pair...the outsole wears down quickly, all the way down to the white foam in less than two months. As far as the comfort of the shoe itself, no complaints whatsoever.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

A great shoe for running on a variety of surfaces; I go 5-7 miles a day and alternate pairs each day.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Needed a pair of walking shoes for a trip to New York and they where great.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I have run in New Balance 990's more than any other shoe. As a guy who weights more than 180lbs (most of the time and usually 195) and has 4E wide feet, I have stayed in the Stability + category and tried many other models. This shoe has not only run marathons with me, it has provided long term durability well beyond expectations. As a guy that has had surgeries on my left ankle and right knee, along with my "challenging" feet - I believe I have found the best shoe on the market. In fact, I now have three active pair - grey, blue and black !!!

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I'm in my middle seventies, weigh 230 lbs and still spend a 2-4 hours a day on hard concrete floors. Have been "flat footed" since childhood and have used orthotics most of my adult life. Prior to switching to these shoes my feet hurt constantly and I was beginning to have diabetic (Type II) foot pain at night. Wore my first pair of 990v3 every day for 4-5 months. So happy with them I didn't even consider anything else--just bought another pair.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Great Shoe

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

i am a walker light jogger - about 9 miles a week. very comfortable walking or jogging. lots of cushioning

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I was having problems with my comfort in my feet and these shoes made an immediate difference. They work well at the gym, walking, and work...
I am better already since wearing these.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Have bought this 900 series for 12+ years...really like them.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I've been wearing 990s since 1998 I think. These new ones fit the same a those did. As I described them then "Limonsines for your feed" - felt great for my narrow flat feet. Like houseshoes when I first put them on. I don't run 20 or so miles per week anymore and not 8 and 10 miles at a time but I have no doubt they will stand up to those distances for 500 miles.
Used to have more pig skin, now a lot is mesh but it probably breaths better.
Used to have the nice round shoe strings, these new ones had the cheap flat style. Guess you have to cut corners where it isn't hurting quality but for 150.00 bucks?
Anyway, they are great shoes for me. Plenty of toe room.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

If you have a narrow foot and need a 2A width, it's the only thing available I know of. I tried B width shoes with two pairs of double layer stocks but still got blisters. This shoe works well. I just wish New Balance offered another lighter model in 2A width for race day.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I'm a 20 mile a week runner who has worn the classic NB 998 for more years than I can remember. Lately it hasn't been available in my size so I've gone with the 990. I can't see much difference in the two that would justify moving up in price for the 990, but they are both excellent shoes. I have a policy of going with new shoes after 300 miles, and these models have always looked good at that point. I just feel like that's a good limit for someone who is not as thin as some runners.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I have a custom insole and this shoe was what fits my needs best. The custom insole lasts up to two years. On top of fitting right the shoe is one of the lines completely made in USA.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

The shoes have been set as a gift to my father in law who's celebrating 84 years old in these days. He feel very comfortable with these shoes and I am sure that they will support him on his daily use.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Orthotics squeak.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I walk in them daily approx. 3 miles. They feel great but only last about 10-12 weeks.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Looks like the old stle 993 but they've added a couple of Red accents. Seems as if they are lacking heal support and I find them to be uncomfortable to wear after I walk or run in them for a while. Probably won't buy these again. New Balance should have left well enough alone!

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Not as breatable as I would like!

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I have two pairs of 990s and I still go back to my 993s all the time. The tongue on the 990s can be really annoying. It either shifts around after a while or it can interfere with one's mobility, adding an extra level of resistance that is unnecessary. Plus, in terms of sheer comfort, the 993s were simply better; they seemed to help to distribute one's weight more evenly. My old 993s still feel much better than either of my newer 990s.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

I have worn the New Balance 99x series for 20+ years - I replace them annually.

Comments about Mens New Balance 990 Running Shoe:

Age 68, 160 pounds, narrow feet. 3-8 mile runs x4 weekly.
The 991 squeezed my toes top to bottom. Also the 992. Had great traction on dirt and grass.
The 993 was perfect in terms of fit, traction and support.
The new 990 has a screwy width sizing system and I got it squared away in a NB store, then bought here. Important detail: had to buy 2A in order to get narrow and then it felt too tight for about 5-10 miles. Like a glove now.
The 990 is poor on slick surfaces and anything with rocks.
The carbon fiber in the arch gets beat up on gravel and rocks.
Any dirt, leaves, conifer needles especially, on the trail and things deteriorate.
That is reason for 4 stars rather than 5.
I keep one still-good 991 for wet paved, 993 for usual running on dry paved trails in the woods and now 990 for streets and treadmill along with Nike Air 2011/2012. The sole makes me wonder if NB thinks we all live in the city now and have no need of reliable contact with uncertain surfaces. But, I am the kind of guy who always runs mud and snow tires on my truck. BTW, my trail shoes are Salomon. No narrow NB trail shoes available. Casual wear 990 and most especially the old but still great 998, available at RRS.
After all that, the 990 is currently still my favorite running shoe. And, important, made in USA.

Another poster mentioned he had found a source for the 993. I certainly would like to know where, because I would buy a bunch of them.