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Narrow toe box
As shown in the picture, the toe box on the 608v5 (left) is much, much narrower than it was on the 608v3 (right). I bought these to replace my old 608v3 shoes, and I bought the same size and width. While the old 608v3 shoes fit my feet perfectly, the new 608v5 shoes are much too narrow up front, causing my big toe to jam into the side of the shoe. The rest of the shoe feels the same in terms of length and in terms of width along the rest of the shoe. I don't know why New Balance would make such a dramatic change in the fit (or last) but keep the same model number. Very disappointing.
April 2019 · Clothing Shoes and Jewelry · verified purchase