I went on a long run today (16 miles) in these new shoes. It felt like I was running on clouds! SO comfortable. I was going to buy the Ghost 9, until I saw the newer ones. I tried them on and, hands down, these were more cushion and support. I love my new shoes!

I've been buying New Balance MX-001 lasted shoes (MX608, MX623) for years now...probably a pair every year or so for the last 15+ years. Historically, for me, they have fit better, given more support (flat feet), and held up better than just about any other knock-about training shoe I've bought (Nike, Adidas, etc). In addition, the non-marking sole is great for boat decks (your boat-owner friends won't get upset and hand you a scrub bucket!)

As others have noted, there is a fit difference with the V3 vs. the earlier shoes. In particular, I find the heel pocket to be just slightly wider than before, so I get a very small amount of heel-lift while walking. This is probably my biggest concern right now. There is also less arch support than in older models, though with a custom orthotic, this is less of an issue for me.

On the quality side, you can see a few obvious cost-saving measures--the 'N' on each side of the shoe is no longer embroidered, but simply a plastic/rubber molding glued or welded to the upper. The heel pull loop is no longer stitched into the upper, but merely tacked onto the outside of the upper. Too early to tell about durabilty--I'm hoping the sole is of better quality than on the V2, where the outer-most (bottom) layer delaminated from the midsole after only a few months of use. Better is the label on the tongue--with the V2, it was a 1.5" w x 1/2" h strip tack-stitched on the left and right ends (1/2" dimension), easily snagged and torn off the tongue when lacing up the shoes. The V3 has a 1.5" w x 1" tall label stitched across the bottom and also into the top of the tongue--less likely to snag and looks to be more robust.

I am not one who writes reviews on anything I purchase. But this is an exception. I spend a lot of time on my feet and they tend to give me problems like planters phascitis. I have a narrow heel and an average width ball of my foot and I have never in my 47 years had a shoe fit this well. I have a high arch and the shoe has plenty of support and cushion for me. I usually bought aisics and wore a size 8.5. I ordered the same size in Brooks and that was perfect. I would have room for an insole if I needed it but I don't and it's still great. In a dress shoe I were a 7.5 if that helps any. By the way...it looks great on your foot on top it all.

Perfect shoes, even better price.