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Review on New Balance Womens 520V3 Running by Keegan Hillyer

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for wide widths and high insteps

These shoes fit perfectly. My first pair came from the mall and this is a replacement as the tread has worn down and the rubber has become hard (and therefore slippery) after about 18 months. I wish they had lasted a little longer and not changed the style so much as they are the best fitting shoes I have ever had. Next time I need the sneakers I might have to find something else as they will likely be discontinued. They're mesh on top so they fit so well, but it also means my feet get wet when I'm out in the rain. I'll try waterproofing my old pair to see if it works. UPDATE: I (finally) tried using NeverWet on my old shoes and then rinsed them under the tap to see if it worked - and it really worked! So I also processed this new pair. UPDATE 2: The impregnation only lasted about a week. OK. Also, the orange sole piece on the toe of the shoe started chipping off after a few months, but it didn't get any worse. While they hold up (unlike the last pair) I've rubbed holes in the inner fabric in places. It's been about 17 months now so it seems like they're holding up just as well as the previous pair, especially since I wear them almost every day. I'm glad to see they're still available and will buy them again knowing they fit (and for those with feet that don't fit, don't waste time looking for something new when I do not have to ) .

Pros
  • Worth the money
Cons
  • Alright