New Balance 4040V5 Molded Baseball Men's Shoes in Athletic Review

Worn for a season and a half had another pair from another brand which they changed to team colors but wore 1-2 times a week for a season and 3 tournaments - regular use. I don't expect the molded spikes themselves to last too long, but I didn't expect both plates to break in half completely. Both shoes, so uneven wear. I don't play catcher so the squat is negligible here. I will try another NB model as I like the overall fit and really like the sneaker (size 15 so not all options) but buyer is

I play church league softball and when last season started I couldn't find boots my size because I have hobbit feet. A new balance was achieved with some cleats that were wide enough and had enough load to comfortably secure my breasts while still providing the stability I needed to confidently sprint like a wild man on clay or in the outfield!

My son says these are the most comfortable and supportive boots he has ever worn! We will definitely be sticking with NB for future boots.

I use them for ground balancing and prefer them over others for their strong, supportive outsole and tall, narrow lugs. The only thing I don't like is that the clear material is a softer compound so they wear out a little faster when worn on hard surfaces. This is my second pair and I will continue to buy them.

First of all these boots look insanely clean, love the stitching pattern. They also fit my wide feet better than any spikes I've ever had and I'm 10.5 watts. The only thing that worries me is how fast I lose cleats, the top cleat on my right cleat is already completely gone and the one next to it is close, I think it's because it's my pivot foot, but the rest keeps decent

Worked very well for my adult softball league. Nothing too intense (a few games a week) but I felt good and didn't get sore feet like a lot of cheap shoes. I would say a big hit for the dollar.

They're so comfortable it's hard to tell you're wearing boots. They offer enough stability to cut both turf and grass and are comfortable enough to walk decently without feeling like you're going to ruin your heels/arches with spiked shoes. They fit as expected with a slight slant to increase the size by 1/2. A little more expensive, but worth it in the long run.

you are small I wear size 12 and I never need wide shoes. they are still a bit tight. Therefore, I recommend taking shoes half a size larger if possible. I also wore them once playing slow pitch softball and I can already see the wear on the boots.

I got this for my grandson. It is very difficult to find size 13 wide baseball shoes in stores. And if you are lucky, the price is too high. It was a great price and just what he needed.

These didn't fit at all. Tight and small for my friend's feet. He wears a size 13 and a width 14, but they were still too short and not wide enough.

I order a size 14 wide but they weren't wide and my feet were cramped but of course I've already worn them on court so I can't return them. I love them, I just want them to send me the right size

The shoes fit great and were comfortable. I've used them in about 10 slow softball games and found that both cleats on the bottom of the sole were torn. This should not happen with 6 week boots. Hopefully I can get my money back or get a replacement.

Replaced a 10 year old pair of spikes and was very happy. Fits as expected and works great in all my situations. I hope to get 10 years from this couple.

I bought the 15W (2E) and they *not* true to size. I have worn many times but my big toenail is turning black and blue due to too much compression. When I take them to my New Balance shoes, which I wear every day, they are noticeably slimmer and the material is not too inferior.

I've been wearing size 12 shoes for 20 years and this was the first pair I bought that didn't fit AT ALL. I have 13th, 12th, 12.5. and 12.5. tried normally. Eventually I found that all but the 12.5 inch width was too tight in my toe, although I've never had to buy a size up before. Otherwise the shoes are ok, not surprisingly comfortable or anything crazy, just solid shoes.

My son is only 6 weeks old and the molds are already worn out. They look and fit well but haven't even made it through the season yet.

We bought them for a rainy tournament in the fall. My son started wearing them in April. Five tournaments later, the boots were worn at the top of both feet. He's a pitcher, so slippery boots are a concern for him now.

Bought 8 wide for my son with wide foot. The fit was great and he no longer suffered from leg pain. I wish they were different colors.

The cleats are very high and the padded footbed provides extra height. In addition, the spikes are moved to the center of the sole along the elevation. This design poses extreme risk of twisted/broken ankles. On my first day in these shoes, I attempted to change directions while running through bases. When I put my foot down, the spikes brushed the surface of the ground instead of digging into it. The boot rolled sharply and I sprained my ankle and fractured my fibula. I've played baseball and…

I really like these boots. However, finding the right size was a challenge. I had to order 3 pairs before I found the right one. I usually wear a size 9.5 or 10 but I had to go for a size 11 and even it was a bit tight. I'm suspicious of boots that are too tight, which is why I bought them in the first place, so it took me a few tries to find the right size. However, these are probably the best boots I've owned and played with in decades. They're lightweight, which is harder to find in…