New Balance Women's Fuel Cell Walker Elite Wide Width Running Shoe

Purchased after doing a bunch of research on running vs walking shoes. Since I am primarily a walker, I wanted these to be the ones. After a week of walking 4-5 miles a day, I have doubts. As stated in other reviews the collar of the walking shoe is higher than other new balance fuel cell runners. It rubs on both the inside and outside of the ankle. The tongue is also longer. The shoe runs a little narrow otherwise I’d say it’s true to size. Biggest disappointment is the durability of the outsole. The outsole does not cover the entire walking area on the bottom of the shoe so the cushioning midsole part started showing signs of abrasion wear after just one week.

So I’d like to say I’m in heaven !!! In December I broke my ankle and it’s now March and last Friday I was released from that horrible boot and my Doctor suggested New Balance. The thing is I really didn’t want to get them , I’m not a New Balance person but I saw these Fuel Cell Walker Elite and gave them a try , my ankle was killing me right before the UPS guy dropped them off I put them right on and immediately felt so much relief I haven’t taken them off yet. The support , comfort and all around stability is amazing ! As my ankle continues to heal I feel confident with these walkers and my new brace I’m well on my way to a great recovery, Thank you New Balnce.

The tip of both shoes came off after 2 times of use. Too expensive shoes shoes for this to happen.

I bought these for a half marathon and they were amazing! Highly recommended!

I have worn New Balance for years. Through more than a dozen half marathons and years of working out and activities, I have relied on their comfort and fit. This was my first disappointment. This shoe is at least an inch longer than my previous pair of the exact same size. I wear an extra wide and although the toe box sole is wide, the shoe lacks vertical space. In order to minimize slipping, I have to lace it up using every hole, including the ones at my ankle: This uses almost all of the lace and causes more stiffness and discomfort. I have had them for several weeks and refuse to give up since it's too late to send them back.

This shoe fits my wide,flat feet perfectly! There was no breaking in the shoe, they fit great the first time trying them on. It has great cushioning and I noticed my plantar fasciitis pain has lessing a great deal. So happy that I purchased this shoe!! I also got the blue one as well! I will get another black pair because I want to have it before they're discontinued like the blue is.

Supportive, true-to-size, and very comfortable, but I have only had them for 2 weeks and the treads are wearing off. I walk about 6 miles a day on paved roads, so that is well under under 100 miles. I don't think I can buy a new pair every month...

I love the style and quality. They are very comfortable but after awhile standing for an hour they are not comfortable. It may just be my feet issue. I will buy New Balance again.