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Review on πŸ‘Ÿ New Balance Nergize FuelCore Sneaker Women's Shoes - Athletic: Perfect Blend of Style and Performance by Lisa Simmons

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Know your height, Disney fan.

Fits as expected based on a conscious choice: if you've never fitted a running shoe before, you might be disappointed. It's definitely worth stopping by your local sneaker shop and staying in shape. Stores do this for free or try on New Balance models in the same styles as the shoes you want to buy. I highly recommend at least using the sizing tool on the New Balance website. You can compare your current brand fit to New Balance sizing. I ordered a size 11 and I usually wear size 10 shoes or sandals. For running I wear size 11 Mizunos, which New Balance converted to a size 10.5. However, I like the roomy fit in the toes and ordered the 11 Base based on other reviews. If I had ordered a size 10.5 they would seem small to me because size 11 is perfect. They are thick and can be worn almost without socks. Although I look like I have ankles in the photo, I actually have narrow ankles. The sides of my foot show up with very low profile sides and require low toe caps, but don't flex at the back of the ankle or pinch like some other low profile shoes. They are very light and the insole is well padded, not soft like some memory foam shoes but very comfortable. Exterior The sides over the arch are made of lighter mesh than the rest of the shoe's body. The red hat is loose and creases a bit when tying, which is my only gripe. Colors as in the photo. The dots are actually ticks under the white grid. The ends of the laces are edged in red and the inside of the shoe is classic Minnie red with white dots. Minnie's bow is made of metal, of good quality and beautifully painted. Presentation and Delivery As these shoes are in high demand, I had to wait for them to be available to order. As soon as they are available, they will be sent and delivered in prime time. The box is attractive too, as you'd expect from Disney, and a nice bonus from New Balance. I am very excited to wear them on my next visit to the parks. They are comfortable and attractive. They are lightweight and go well with shorts or pants. I would be very disappointed if I ordered the wrong size and I would have to wait forever to exchange them due to popular demand. I'm so glad I researched my size.

Pros
  • Hands-free operation
Cons
  • Makes me nervous