Customer Reviews

New Balance Women's W992 Running Shoe,Cool Grey,7.5 D

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If you have problems with rolling your ankle when you run, these shoes are awesome!!! They provide great stability and are just as comfortable or even more so than the 991s. Great running shoes.

I am a little lazy about fashion, so it helps that I love these shoes so much that they're the only shoes I wear. I have probably gone through 6 pairs of these (first the 991s, and now the 992s now that the 991s have been fazed out). It takes a few walks to break them in. They feel tight around the ankles and a little high at the heel. But once they're broken in, they are extremely comfortable. And I love the neutral color.

I do moderate walking 6 times a week in these and wear them for everything else. Despite all that usage, they last at least a year. I'm kind of in a routine now where I wear the old ones for exercise and the new ones as my regular shoes. (Each pair is in use for 2 years!) I am a big nerd, but I love these shoes and it works. They are pricey. Never buy them at the NB store or at the mall. The best deals are online. Amazon is great!

Also worth noting is that these shoes come in all different widths and are still made in the USA!

This shoe is popular for good reasons. It looks good. It is available in a broad range of sizes and widths. It is a good running shoe. Finally, I can get it in black in my size, which is 10AA. The 991 only had gray and white in my size. The 992 runs true to size, also, which is nice. You had to size up for the 991. New Balance builds on (at least) 2 running shoe lasts, and this is from the SL-1 last. If you have favorite shoes, find out which last they are based on and buy more off that last.
I walk/jog on hilly sidewalks and these keep my legs alive. The prevention of over-pronation is important when I run down hills with my dog. If I don't have these on, I have learned that my old legs get a very sore tendon behind my knee.
If your old favorites are the 991, now is the time to upgrade.

This is very well built shoe. Very supportive. I am a little disappointed in the cush appeal though. I have an old pair of NB-803s that are still more cushy than the 992s. But over all a pretty good shoe. If I would ever buy another pair of 992s? My answer would have to be NO. I will look for a better replacement of my old 803s. I use them to work in on cement floors all day and I need more cush.

A few years ago I was diagnosed with a bad case of Plantar Fasciitis. I though I was going to have to take a break from walking for a while until a friend mentioned something about New Balance's 990 or higher Abzorb technology. So I tried a pair, and have been re-buying the same shoe every six months ever since! I switch it up with the colors so that I don't get bored, but this is the only shoe I'll buy.

These New Balance shoes are reasonable and recommended by my podiatrist. Apparently, the shoe store isn't carrying them anymore.

This is an excellent pair of running shoes. Whether you spend $100 or $150 on them, they are worth it. The fit is true to size. I sometimes have to size up 1/2 to 1 size in New Balance, but not with the 992s. They give great support while running. They were comfortable after the first run, so give them a day to get 'broken in.' My feet never hurt after a run and aren't sore the day after as with a lot of shoes. They are also quite striking as far as running shoes go. I have the Navy/Grey combination and have gotten a lot of compliments on them. My sister (who is also a runner) likes them so much that she has requested a pair for Christmas.

i love that shoe it is comfortable now i put them on just to walk around in the house. thank you

If you liked New Balance's older 991, you'll like these at least as well. Shoes are a very individual thing for folks. For me, these have excellent comfort and support and run true to size.

I bought my first two pair of the New Balance W992 Running Shoes in 2007 from Nordstroms. The shoes were comfortable and offered the support that my feet need. So after wearing out the first two pair, I returned to Nordstroms to purchase two more pair. When I discovered that they did not have this model available anymore, I found them available at Amazon.com. Happy ending!