New BalanceMen's 806 V1 Tennis Shoe

Very comfortable and lasts for over 1000 miles of walking.

Best tennis shoe for pickleball for me!

I have a narrow (B) width foot and this 806 was the only court shoe I could find in my 11.5 size. They fit well. I did add my Superfeet insole, first after removing the provided foam insole, and now on top of the provided insole. Without the foam insole the footbed is quite hard and unforgiving as the sole itself is solid, without spring. Using the superfeet on top of the foam insole is much more comfortable! I get a nice snug fit heel to ball, and a slight spread in the toe box. I like this. Being a leather shoe, they are heavy and less breathable, but I like the added strength I feel from the wrap. It took about 20 hours of play to break them in. These shoes provide a very positive feel of the court surface and I'm quite satisfied.

In my opinion this is a very good, supportive tennis shoe. Many others shared that they felt this shoe was running small so I ordered it a half-size larger than normal. They were too big; I returned them and ordered my usual size, and they fit perfectly.

The most recent pair of Newbalance shoes I ordered (NB 806) did not live up to my expectations. I have bought several pairs of NB1006 (have been unable to find lately) in the past several years and have always been very pleased with the way they fit, their comfort and their durability. The pair of NB806 I most recently purchased that was specified to be the same size as all the pairs previous ordered was not wide enough nor long enough. I returned the first pair and ordered a wider (4E) pair as a replacement. These were also very tight across the width of the shoe and very uncomfortable. Although I continued to try to wear them past the return deadline thinking they would loosen up, they have been very uncomfortable and I will not purchase Newbalance shoes like this in the future. Some of my friends that I play pickleball and tennis with who have purchased the NB806 tell me they have also had the same experience as me.

Shoes look good. The quality and comfort are not so good. MY past experience wearing NB has been good. Probably just this model.

Great Winter Sneaker.

My husband is a professional tennis player and has worn New Balance tennis years forever. He mentioned he could use a new pair a week before Christmas. I knew exactly what he liked, ordered them on line & Amazone delivered the next day. My husband has been wearing them since.