Customer Reviews

New Balance Men's MX622 Training Shoe

5 star:		(32)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

This shoe might be okay in its own right, but I was led to believe that it was an upgrade to the 621. It is an entirely different shoe, although it looks similar.

The biggest difference is in the toe box, which is much narrower than the 621, even in 4E size.

I sure wish that they still made the 621. I am now on a search for a replacement.

I was looking for a sturdy yet comfortable athletic shoe that I would be able to wear for many hours at a time, either at the lab or while on vacation. Hence I would not accept anything that did not have special cushioning for both heel and forefoot.
At the same time I wanted something that would not clash too much with a sports jacket. Hence the search for a total black look.

For years I had been an exclusive NIKE customer when it came to athletic shoes but that brand has no all-black AIR MAX 360 (which was what I was looking for at first). Then I came across the NEW BALANCE 622 and did not regret giving them a try (disregard the mini-picture: it comes also in black).

This model indeed has special cushioning for both heel and forefoot (a copyrighted system called Abzorb®) and the sole design hags the foot from all angles. It feels solid yet light, sturdy yet flexible. I especially like the upper curvature of the sole in the front, whereas I really appreciated the availability of three sizes of wideness.

My only gripe is that some of the eyelets are plastic. Now, they are not flimsy and none has even demonstrated a tendency to brake so far - but I 'd rather have metal trimmed eyelets peace of mind anytime.

A student of mine commented that NEW BALANCE is the brand that Steve Jobs wears exclusively and I was...strutting for almost a day before I found out that APPLE's creative genius favors the...991 model.

Anyway, computer moguls preferences non-withstanding, over the past months I found myself wearing this pair much more than I though. No wonder back-pain specialists recommend NEW BALANCE shoes.

RECOMMENDED!

This is a good overall shoe for walking around or light training. It is by no means a running shoe but it is very comfortable for walking.

I ordered them in size "E" and they came in as a "2E". I called the dealer and was told they are considered an E and that is the way they come.

???? but the fit was o.k. so I kept them.

Up to now I never had a problem with New Balance through the many years I've bought them. However I put these shoes on and immediately noticed the toe box was too small (even with a size 11 4E) cutting right above my toes. What was even stranger was I also bought a pair of the brown/green version at the same time and have had no problem...as I said strange.
New Balance Men's MX622 Training Shoe

I've had a couple months now to wear and workout in the MX622's. My first impression was that they looked good and felt really comfortable when I put them on. However, as soon as I left comfort of my carpet and stepped outside I realized that the shoes were not as cushioned as they look.

For everyday wear and walking they are fine. At the gym and working out, they MX622's were a let down. Please don't try to run, jog, or do aerobics in these shoes. There just isn't enough support.

I gave them 3 stars for the overall functionality (walking and general wear) and the price.

I needed black shoes for work. These are not as comfortable as other New Balance shoes I owned. They take time to break in. Construction seems cheaper than past NB shoes. But for me wearing these beats wearing normal shoes at work.

This particular casual shoe was purchased by recommendation of an exceptionally great orthopedic surgical wing at a local hospital, as a post foot-surgery first pair of shoes. These crosstrainers are comfortable from step one and provide the lateral support required by the specialists. And they are reasonably priced. A great shoe from New Balance.

My son, who wears a size 16 EEEE, has made this his everyday shoe for the past few years. It fits his wide foot very well. Doesn't last too long, he usually needs a new pair every 4 months or so, but affordable options for his size foot are limited and we're generally happy with this product. Unfortunately, it looks like the 622 is being phased out and replaced with the 623. We DON'T like the 623, which has a different sole that offers NO traction whatsoever. Please bring back the 622!

I'm a huge New Balance fan but this one did not fit like the others. It seems to bind on the side and is not comfortable to wear for long walks. Maybe I got a defective shoe but this one is not up to standards.

I ordered these for my husband. He has had them now for over a month and he wears them practically every day to work. Today the sole seperated from the shoe. I would expect that with every day wear a shoe does tend to fall apart, but after only a month? I am very disappointed.