New Balance KA680 Infant Running Shoe (Infant/Toddler)

synthetic-leather

One of the faux laces is twisted on one of the shoes

see-kai-run

Note that these shoes appear to run a tiny bit on the smaller side, at least relative to Adidas, Converse & See Kai Run.

hard sole

Since she is so small, it is hard to find a hard sole shoe to give her some actual support when standing.

fabric

Not 5 stars because the fabric ripped away from the top of toe-box on previous size way before shoes were worn out.

damage

width

Wide enough over arch not just toe box. Yeah!

A shoe wide enough over the arch for my little guy.

He went from hating shoes (probably because they were too narrow) to getting his shoes and putting them on in the morning, happily.

but if you or someone you love has wide feet, New Balance shoes will be perfect.

I ordered the Wide, which didn't seem all that Wide, so am happy I did so --

arch width

Most all of the shoes you find that fit her are soft soled.

They do seem to provide that stability, they fit well and the velcro allows us to tighten them enough that they stay on.

but with a feminine touch and these totally fit the bill.

They're well made, fit great and easy to get on and off.

new-balance

Luckily I came across New Balance shoes, which have been a godsend for me.

We used new balance shoes frequently for my other child when they were an infant/ toddler and were frequently impressed.

The new balance brand definitely uses the same quality and craftsmanship that we have come to expect in their adult sized shoes, and implements them in the production of their infant shoes.

I am very happy and will almost certainly continue to purchase new balance shoes for my children as they grow.

cute

They are super cute and very sturdy which is important for a wild 4 year old.

Well made and super cute
I was looking for something relatively neutral

New Balance Men's Fresh Foam Beacon V3 Running Shoe

durable

but not as Durable as Other Models
I am a huge New Balance fan and have worn the brand, exclusively, for running, for many years.

The sole is a bit softer on these and doesn't really have the additional sections of more durable material I often see on soles.

white sole

The knit and the bottom white gets dirty so fast.

sole material

quality control

I’m not sure if that is just a one off problem, a quality control problem, If the shoe is in spec

heel

The rear part that hugs your heels tend to be loose if your shoes not super tight.

I am a size 8/41 and this particular model is wide enough for my type of feet.

Arch support is very good as well for those with medium arch. 4.

But depends on your foot shape (I have a medium, normal, all toes line up, second toe is ever slightly longer than my big toe, medium width, medium arch foot) I don't think you can find one this comfortable that looks this good (NB makes walking shoes for dad's that's suppose to be super comfortable - according to my father I bought one for).

comfortable

Best, most comfortable show I've ever run in.

Just the right amount of cushioning from toe to heal, and a nice comfy fit that just works for me.

I tried the Asics Nimbus which may have been the most comfortable shoe I had ever worn,

Super cushion - I've had a lot of NB before, and I bought them because they were super comfortable to just wear all day long.

purchase

easy on/off

There is some give, or stretch that it makes it super easy to put on.

but this is easier to put on then most shoes I've had.

Stride Rite Baby-Girl's Soft Motion Adalyn First Walker Shoe

refund

Posted it more than a month ago and still no confirmation of return or refund.

Also no way to contact Amazon to investigate what is happening with the refund.

had to return/exchange

but was too small for my little one and was returned.

small-size

Good fit
Glad they had extra wide size available.

They are flexible and broad for the plenary of the toe room .

They have good cushion, good width and arch!

Toddler feet are a bit wide to help them balance and these shoes don’t confine that, if anything they help!

Great first shoes
My granddaughter had such a hard time with all shoes when she first started to walk .

Best shoes
We got these for my toddler when she was just 10 months old and they helped her to walk.

sole

They have good grip on the soles, so your baby will not have any trouble sticking to the floor.

And they’re easy to clean, just clean the bottom a bit and toss in the washer!

walking

Works great for 1 year old starting to walk.

Bruno Marc Men's Plain Toe Oxford Shoes Business Formal Derby Dress Sneakers

work wear

I have worn them to work for about a week now and have noticed the leather has already started creasing where they bend while walking.

My only reservation with these is that the soles are not dark-colored to complement a more formal style.

The sole is also more transparent/opaque coloring at the heel and underneath, which you can kind of see-through, so keep that in mind.

nike

I also have a hard time getting any good fit in Nike shoes.

These fit very nicely, are comfortable, and work for my wide feet!

They were not too tight at the toes, gave good width at the arch, and the opening was large enough that I didn't have to undo every single lace just to get my foot in.

This also helps with sizing for my wide feet.

Best Value For The Money & It Doesn't Look Cheap
I wore these to my sons wedding and they were absolutely comfortable all night & when looking at all the other men these do not look cheap.

Comfortable
These shoes are just as pictured.

Very comfortable
These shoes look good and are very comfortable.

Would recommend if you’re looking for a comfortable, yet professional looking shoe for normal office wear.

These shoes are comfortable and I enjoy wearing them around the office.

wear

Good shoes
They are nice shoes I don’t really wear dress shoes so not sure what to compare them to

Very stylish, wore with dress pants  and jeans.

KEEN Unisex-Child Targhee Low Height Waterproof Hiking Shoes

My sons feet were soaking wet all day at camp for several days in a row.

size

Be careful this one is a bit narrow I had to size up for my kid as it bothered him in the front

These seemed too long
I tried a size 4 (I wear a women's 5W or 5.5M) and they were too long, so I tried size 3.

We did return them before giving them a go outside.

waterproof

Not waterproof :(
These shoes are not waterproof at all.

arch


My child loves these and says they are so comfortable.

Sturdy, great support
These shoes are waterproof, made very well and no need to lace shoes.

Chinese Laundry Women's Tehya

waste money

Don't waste your money this is a real trash
this is a real trash.

Don't waste your money this is a real trash.

cheap-quality

stretchy heel

I found them to be really loose on me at the heel,

stretchy

poor quality

Not the best
Quality was very poor don't like

Perfect fit size, width and arch was comfortable

It's a close enough fit that a 7 might be too snug.

New Balance KA680 Infant Running Shoe (Infant/Toddler)

$ 14.69 - $ 74.53

Feb, 14, 2017

Feb, 14, 2017

New Balance Men's Fresh Foam Beacon V3 Running Shoe

$ 84.39 - $ 119.99

Jul, 8, 2023

Oct, 19, 2021

Stride Rite Baby-Girl's Soft Motion Adalyn First Walker Shoe

$ 19.95 - $ 33.02

Oct, 2, 2023

Sep, 20, 2023

Bruno Marc Men's Plain Toe Oxford Shoes Business Formal Derby Dress Sneakers

$ 39.99 - $ 41.99

Oct, 6, 2023

Oct, 2, 2023

KEEN Unisex-Child Targhee Low Height Waterproof Hiking Shoes

$ 39.95 - $ 60.81

Aug, 10, 2023

Feb, 10, 2023

Chinese Laundry Women's Tehya

$ 45.99 - $ 53.99

Dec, 16, 2021