Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

very comfortable shoe. I look forward to logging many miles in them!

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

I feel the toe box is to narrow. Espcially for running.Good for gym and walking. I have flat feet and this shoe has engough cushioning to keep my feet from aching after walking or standing for long periods. I use them for classes like Zumba, kickboxing.

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

Love these shoes. Have wide foot and ordered the wide did select 1/2 size up. Perfect fit. Very comfortable and light weight. Cushioning is good but not sure for longer runs. Only have 3-5 miles at a time in them and they are fine. I have converted over from an Asics kayano to New Balance mostly because of my width issue and having more choices with NB.

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

I walk a mail route of about 7 miles a day..shoes are very soft at first but only have had them for 3 weeks just hope they dont wear out to fast.

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

If you want cushioning, this shoe will be great. That's the only thing I've liked about it.

They felt great in the store, but feel clunky on runs. Very stiff sole, very heavy feeling, like I've got boats on my feet. The toe box feels tight (too much material on top or not enough stretch). The tongue feels way too thick compared to the rest of the shoe.

I want something for long runs, and so far I haven't done anything more than 6mi in these. Can't imagine running 20. Not what I'm looking for so will be returning these shoes.

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

I am trying these as a slightly more cushioned alternative to the NB 1400. RRS experts recommended them. They're good shoes but have several surprising features. The cushioning is very hard, not soft. The sole is one piece, so there's no flexibility in the arch or any area. The heel cushioning is much more than elsewhere on the shoe and kind of encourages (weights one back to) heel striking. As another reviewer said, there is little arch support but these shoes are recommended for neutral (and other) runners. The shoes do not grip wet surfaces well. And they seem pretty heavy (especially on hills and fast runs); they're "only" 2 oz more than my 1400 but make a noticeable difference. Anyway, I'll stick with them for long, slow plodding runs, but will likely go back to the 1400s for faster runs (and the 1600s for racing short races).

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

This shoe provides great streamlined cushioning with a light breathable upper. My main issue is the traction. In the gym, this shoe slides too easily and throws me off balance. On the road, it doesn't provide enough grip when running in damp conditions. I think this pair will be going back.

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

Love this shoe. It it so comfortable, I just wish it had a little bit more arch support. I have a very high arch.

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

I am not a runner, but I often spend a lot of time on my feet and have suffered with plantar fasciitis, so I am always on the lookout for comfortable shoes. These shoes offer a very comfortable forefoot cushion and because of the flat construction do not force your foot forward or down as more traditional running shoes may. They are extremely well-ventilated for summer runs (or walks).

On the down side, I have a high arch, so, as with almost all my sneakers, I have to add an orthotic. While this detracts a little from the very comfortable cush of the shoe, it means long days on my feet are less stressful. The manufacturing flaw I mentioned is both trivial and annoying. The seam around the tongue of the shoe is left raw, rather than being finished with binding. While the inner sock material is very soft, the outer material is very scratchy. On the right shoe, the outer material touches the top of my foot and is very uncomfortable (I usually wear sneakers w/o socks). This lack of attention to detail is ridiculous in a relatively expensive running shoe, which may be worn by 'barefoot' runners. Since it is only one area on one shoe, though, I will sew on a little piece of fleece if I can. ( Of course, the offending area is right down where the tongue is attached to the shoe!)
Other than that, though, I really like these shoes.

Comments about Womens New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Running Shoe:

A very stable shoe. The tongue has two different density components which can cause a blister. The shoe moves well and shows good fit and the upper conforms well to your foot.

An updated version of the old fashioned original running shoes of old. The computer generated sole works well and reminds me of the original shoes from 40 years ago, but improved