Great for problem feet.
Though I am not a runner, I wanted to try a pair of these for casual walking and recreation because I have arthritis in my feet. I have worn NB shoes for years, usually the lower level models, and have been very pleased with the fit and ruggedness. These take it to the next level. I have wide feet and NB has a great range of widths compared to some other manufacturers. They are very light and well-cushioned. I really look forward to putting them on whenever I can. They are more expensive than what I normally get, but worth it. And - they are made in the USA!
Very Pleased with the M990
I was a little skeptical when I discovered that NB had changed the M993. I'd been wearing these shoes for several years and loved them. As far as I was concerned, the M993 was perfection! I recently went to Amazon to order another pair and found that NB had upgraded the M993 to the M990. I was somewhat dismayed but ordered a pair. To my amazement, NB actually had made changes that I had thought of making in the M993 if I had the authority. The M990 fits as well as the M993 and provides even better support. Way to go NB!
Great Product Made in the USA
I've been wearing the previous variants of the 990v3 for years. Previous versions were well made and felt comfortable. This version continues the trend. The USA can still produce good products. The price reflects that this item is made in the USA, but these sneakers trump anything made overseas.
Perfect for Work...
I own the all black, the gray and the black and white models all in a size 11. I have owned two pairs for over 6 months and the all black for about a month. All of them have a nice clean look and work both for walking and jogging. I picked up the all black for work. I work retail and walk about 5 miles during a shift and so I was rather excited when I saw an all black model at a New Balance store. The clerk at the store told me that they rarely received that particular colorway and they only had it 4 sizes larger than what I needed. Boooo! Came home and checked Amazon...sure enough it was available and with 2 day free shipping with prime. Awesome.
These shoes fit as expected that is true to size. Although they have prevented foot pain after a long day at the "office" the first day wearing these I was looking forward to taking them off...That seems to be the case with shoes that offer ample support for a heavier man like myself. Did I mention I use one pair for jogging? Yeah light jogging...
I have read other reviews about issues with the tongue slipping to the sides. I have not had that problem however I do use the little vertical fabric "inlet" on the mid tongue to pass the laces through (Not sure what it is called)....I am not sure if that would help others but it seems to work for me.
Another thing that I have read is that these shoes eventually smell like cat urine. With so many reviews out there stating this to be true from confirmed purchases I can only guess that I have been lucky or receiving newer updated models with the issue now resolved. Come to think of it...there could be one other thing- I always change the insoles after about a month to the "Superfeet" brand. The combo of these shoes with those insoles was sold to me by my podiatrist. It has been a life saver.
I highly recommend these shoes to everyone...seriously not just here. And in this colorway...I highly recommend these for those pesky workplaces that require and all black shoe. I know that the price is steep but I am certain that if you value your feet as much as I do ( plantar fasciitis , bunch of spurs ) you realize pain relief is well worth the cost.