Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Bottom line, the 928 series has gone downhill since the release of the V2. My first pair of 928's were black V1's that were purchased from my podiatrist who is an authorized New Balance dealer. They lasted me 3+ years (2 of which, the left side was worn with a custom ankle brace/orthotic daily) and as you can see, I still have to wear them occasionally, I've attached photos of how beat up they are, and they just developed sole wear...although the upper and lower are STILL attached and sealed. My second pair of 928's were brown V2's that were again purchased from my podiatrist office. They lasted approximately 4 months before the right sole separated and blew out completely! I chalked this up to a freak accident, with the possibility of water damage and blamed myself. I attempted a repair, which lasted a couple of weeks and decided to buy YET ANOTHER pair of 928s and some rubber boots for wet days...I have attached photos of the carnage, My third pair of 928's were brown V3's that I purchased here on Amazon in September of '17. These shoes were worn in good weather with minimal abuse and suffered the SAME RESULT as the V2's after only 3 months!!! I attempted yet another repair with a higher quality glue and they lasted a month before ripping right through again! Pictures of these are also attached. I loved and adored my original V1's, but New Balance has dropped the ball on this once amazing line. Save your money and buy a different brand if you need additional support/motion control. These aren't worth the price of the shoddy construction!