Men's 928 V3 Lace-Up Walking Shoe

I grabbed the New Balance Men's 928 V3 Lace-Up Walking Shoes because my previous pair fell apart after too many airport treks and Florida heat hikes—living here and traveling constantly for work meant I needed solid support for swollen feet after flights. Expectations were straightforward: good cushioning and stability without breaking the bank, hopefully lasting longer than six months. Over the past week, I've logged miles in them—pounding pavement for 5 miles daily around my neighborhood in humid 80-degree weather, plus standing through 8-hour travel days with layovers. The ABZORB cushioning absorbs impacts nicely on concrete, and the Rollbar system keeps my rearfoot steady, reducing that usual post-flight ache. Leather upper breathes okay but gets warm in direct sun; laces secure well, no slippage. Odor-resistant lining helps after sweaty sessions—no funk yet. At their price, they're worth it for the build quality and features like the removable footbed for custom insoles. They outlast cheaper walkers I've owned, though not indestructible for heavy use. Drawback: sole feels a tad stiff at first, forcing a slight gait adjustment before breaking in. Overall, they exceeded on support and comfort for my routine, beating expectations for travel durability. The stability shines for uneven airport floors, but wish the toe box wasn't quite so roomy. Pros: Excellent ABZORB cushioning for all-day walking. Rollbar stability prevents overpronation on long hauls. Durable leather holds up through washes and wear. Removable footbed fits orthotics easily. Cons: Stiff sole needs break-in time. Wide toe box loose for narrow feet. Runs warm in hot climates initially.

Wow! Great shoe that fits a wide foot. Not cheap but a real bargain for the price. Comfort level is above expected. Thank you, Amazon we love you.

Before we retired, I developed a nice little case of Plantar Fasciitis. While seeing a podiatrist about it, he recommended I stop wearing the crappy walking shoes I had and get some that would help with my arch support and pronation of the heals. Either that or give him a few hundred bucks for some custom orthotics. He said I should look into the higher-end series of shoes (like 900 or above) from New Balance. I went to a New Balance store, found the 928 Walking Shoes and have been wearing one version or another of them for 10 years now. I like the way they look, they are comfortable and my Plantar Fasciitis, after some physical therapy, has not returned. Plus, while not all New Balance shoes are made in the US, these models are. Since my feet haven't changed size, I find myself getting them through Amazon as the nearest New Balance store is now over an hour from where I live and the local chain stores sell only the lower end (400, 500 & 600) series of New Balance shoes. I recommend them and if you have a podiatrist, they probably do as well.

I wore these shoes daily for 7 months. They are good on comfort and a good fitting shoe. The sole cushioning is in fair shape and still comfortable. Strings are good, outer sole and heel are in excellent shape. I mainly walk on natural ground and terrain so the sole is not really subjected to the abrasion of concrete on a daily basis. The leather and mesh upper is good. The interior lining and cushioning is worn through around the top or just below the collar and at the back of the heel on both shoes. I guess that would be where the Achilles tendon might be. On one the foam inner lining is gone completely in an area about the size of a quarter. Tongue is in good condition. Toe shield is releasing on the left shoe and on the right shoe it is just beginning to come loose. Where the upper attaches to the sole there is a 2 inch separation of the upper from the sole. It starts from the base of the big toe and goes around the inside of the left foot. This is beginning on the other shoe as well. If I were to continue wearing these for another couple of weeks the upper would separate from the sole and present a complete split and open air breech at these locations. I will say this though, they did indeed relieve some pain from plantar fasciitis. I don't know what the average longevity is for a shoe but I would think you should be able to get a year of daily use and I got about 60% of that. I'm pretty active on the farm here so I guess you could count that influence. So I gave this shoe 4 stars on account of the deterioration in the heel counter and the toe guard - upper/sole separations. It cost me an average of $0.66 per day to wear these shoes. You could probably get a year or more out of them if you weren't trekking the boonies everyday. I bought them solely based on the need for an orthopedic aid and pain relief from plantar fasciitis and I am quite happy with that aspect of it.

Work well. I have always had good luck and comfort with New Balance walking shoes. last pair lasted several years so it was time to buy new pair.

Due to problems with my ankles that cause most shoes to wear quickly on the inside on one and the outside on the other, most sports shoes don’t hold up for very long and they start to affect my walk and balance, and can make my ankles a little sore. I end up throwing them away long before they wear out visibly. I wear orthotics from Good Feet and and I was advised by one of their sales reps to buy New Balance shoes that include their Roll Bar feature. I’ve been buying them now for years and consistently get the longest durability of any shoe I’ve tried, including New Balance shoes without the Roll Bar. And they fit my size 16 feet perfectly and are very comfortable. I’ve tried to cheap it out a few times with other brands, but they just don’t hold up under my weight with my poor ankles. I’ll keep buying New Balance shoes with the Roll Bar feature as long as they continue making them.

I wore 927s for years - they were the best shoe I have ever worn. The 928 version 1 was similar but just didn't fit the same, although they broke in to feel OK. Also, the leather uppers were the shiny type, and deteriorated too quickly. The 928 version 2 had better leather for the uppers, similar to the old 927s, but the shoe still didn't feel quite right. I was able to wear the 927s right out of the box with no break-in at all. It took me at least 6 months to break in the 928v2s. They felt too stiff and awkward and just didn't feel made right. The 928 version 3 still uses the good leather uppers, but something is different about the make of the shoe. I was able to wear them day after day out of the box, although they are not as comfortable yet as new 927s were. So, the version 3s are the best 928s, IMO. But not as good as the original 927s. Suggestion to New Balance: when you come out with the 929s, go back to the 927 model and just relabel them "new." The 927s were the best, although they did wear out a little faster. I dearly wish I had bought several pairs of the 927s before they were replaced. BTW, I replace my primary work shoe every two years, because the 927/8's soles wear down and become useless on ice and snow. But I still have my last pair of 927s. They are still very comfortable and look pretty good. Update - my review stands. This is the best version since the wonderful 927s. Regarding the shorter tongue - it is shorter by a little, but that doesn't cause me any issues. If anything I prefer it shorter. I am getting ready to order another pair, before the 928v3 is replaced by something worse. Unfortunately that is the world we live in - updates often ruin a good thing.

Ordered these shoes on Saturday evening and they arrived Monday afternoon. I had been buying NB 1300v1 men's walkers annually for about the last 10 years, and was very disappointed to find out that NB had canceled the 1300s. I suffer from diabetic neuropathy and the 1300s were a godsend, offering me excellent support with the ROLLBAR stability technology which helped me keep my balance. I took a look at the other walkers that NB was offering and the 928 checked off most of my requirements. Upon unboxing them, I was very disappointed. Although the quality of materials and construction is quite good (very nice leather), the 'treads' are an absolute JOKE. I put treads in quotes because for all intents and purposes, they really don't have any tread. What is there is more akin to non-slip soles that someone working in a restaurant or a warehouse might wear. Unfortunately, my hands are tied and I have to keep these shoes for the support they will provide me. If you're considering buying a pair and thinking you're going to take them out on long hikes through the woods or up the side of a mountain, you'll be disappointed. New Balance - bring back the 1300v1s! PLEASE!!!!