New Balance Women's Fresh Foam Arishi Trail V1 Trail Running Shoe

Great footwear

I have really loved these shoes for walking. I’ve had them for a few years but have not had a continuous walking routine. Starting my walking again I have noticed that the toe is working it way through the fabric making a hole. Though one could assume this is caused by the size being too small. I bought the shoes a whole sho size bigger to accommodate any swelling or sock thickness. For the price I would think the toe could be easily re enforced from the manufacturer to prevent this. Especially since most running shoes have a stronger material to re enforce the toe of the shoe. I have considered patching the shoe from the inside with black interfacing mesh to help them hold together longer and get extra wear from these shoes.

These are very comfortable. I do have some complaints though. First, the shoelaces suck. They are too short and they keep untying themselves because the material used on them is super soft. It’s a super hassle to keep having to re-tie my shoes every 5-10 mins.Second, the shoes are very sturdy around the ankles which is great but at the same time not so great for a shoe advertised as a pull on type of shoe. It’s just really difficult to pull on. Third, the loop on the back of the shoe is very very small so it’s difficult to slip my average/small finger through to pull the shoe onto my feet. When I get my finger through and start pulling, it causes a bit of strain because i have to pull really hard and the pressure is put on my finger joint because the loop doesn’t allow much of my finger to pass through. It’s hard to explain without showing. I wouldn’t be surprised if other customers are having a similar issue. And last, I expected a soft foam type of insole because of what the insole has written on it. When I received and felt the insole, it was not soft foam. It’s very hard with a little give and it’s on the thin side. I replaced it with an insole that I planned to use anyways that are nicer for my high arches.Other than these things I can deal with I think this shoe is great. It’s true to size and seems rather durable.

I had been trying for nearly a year to find a new tennis shoe for my workouts. I love New Balance so I kept trying different ones they offered but to no avail. I didn't like how bulky some of them felt. And it was quite an ordeal, because where I live there are like 3 options for stores to buy shoes. So I was mostly buying online, trying on at home, and then sending back when they didn't work out. Finally, it dawned on me that I should search for the style of New Balance that I already had. Sure enough, this one came up. I was skeptical after placing the order, thinking surely this will be another fail. But no, they fit great just like the previous ones I had of this style. I typically wear a 10, but since they're for exercising, I went up to an 11, because you always want that extra room for your toes. They're light weight, very comfortable and exactly what I wanted. Success!!

I am an avid NB wearer. Its the only sneakers that works for me because I do a lot of walking/hiking. The sneakers did not feel like an origial NB sneakers when I took if out of the box it felt stiff, hard and narrow. But I decided to put it on and walk to the store. I literally felt the sneakers loosen up and conform to my feet. Its now 3 hrs in and it is still on my feet. It is very light for walking or running. 👍. I usually wear size 8 but I buy 8.5 sneakers because I wear toe covers. It fits perfect.

It's really surprising how little padding these have. I'm not talking about the sole, I mean the tongue and the collar and other parts of the shoe. I wear kinda big 11 and they fit me snug but comfortably. Problem was that my ankle bones were too close to the collar on the front. Would be fine if there was more padding there, but it rubs too much. Think I have to return. Really surprising that they don't have much padding.I compared them with the Nitrel v3 trail runners and there is significantly more padding on the Nitrel. The Nitrel is also a heavier duty trail running shoe, with a more aggressive tread and thicker mesh fabric over the toe box. This shoe is basically a running shoe with a somewhat all terrain tread. Which is great for breathability. I like the tread for roads, it feels more stable than a more aggressive lugged sole.I also wanted to mention that the black doesn't look as cool in person. The laces are what makes it look really cool and striking, but might be better with lavender or light blue accent laces instead. And, if you're looking for arch support, look further or get separate insoles. Not much here. Lastly I will mention that the insoles are removable, and these are pretty wide, so they DO fit my full length (size 10) birkenstock insoles. Which is awesome! Most athletic shoes don't.

Wear these all the time running and for casual walks. Very comfortable, great design. No complaints.

I always worry about buying clothing and shoes online. You never know about sizing and if the items that you are buying are factory blems. These shoes fit well. Good quality. Great purchase and pricing for a name brand product.