Thoughts on New Balance 888

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I have a pair -- I think they are too heavy. I wore them for about 5 games and bought a different pair of New Balance shoes.

Sux. I know how that goes! Live and learn.

Well, at least you can write em off!

[Rich]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Sux. I know how that goes! Live and learn.

Well, at least you can write em off!

They'll get used on the elliptical at some point. Not the first time I've bought shoes and realized I made a bad choice.

At least for now I'm happy with the kind I buy. I usually wear them for one season and then retire them to use when I go to the gym.

[BktBallRef]

I normally like New Balance. The extra width is great. But I made a huge mistake buying a pair of NB 610s. Terrible. They look like Herman Munster would wear them.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I normally like New Balance. The extra width is great. But I made a huge mistake buying a pair of NB 610s. Terrible. They look like Herman Munster would wear them.

Agreed, which is why I never bought those shoes at all.

Peace

[BktBallRef]

I wear them when I want to be 2 inches taller.

[hawkeyegb]

I have worn the 888's in the past and yes, they are heavy. I purchased a pair of Nike Air Max 2009 last week and have worn them twice and they are by far the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn on the court. Very light! I have had issues with shin splints in the past year and I think I have found my solution. They are pricey but worth every penny....Good luck!