New Balance Women's FuelCell 996v5 Pickleball Indoor Court Shoe

I purchased these shoes again because my original pair, the same model, was beginning to show wear on the outsoles after a year of playing Pickleball up to three times a week. Amazon recommended I buy 1/2 size up which I did. I had to return them though because they were too long. I purchased my regular size, the same size of my old pair and they fit perfectly. The arch support is just right. Perhaps buy a half size up if you wear thick cushioned socks.If you play Pickleball, it is important to wear shoes specifically made for Pickleball. I found tennis shoes were too sticky and the bump-out on the outer sides prevented the smooth lateral movements required in Pickleball. ( In my experience, I have observed that often, the people who fall on the Pickleball court are wearing inappropriate shoes; either running shoes or tennis shoes.)I like the style of these shoes with subtle red, white and blue colors and an asymmetrical design. I found my original pair to be very durable. I threw them in the washing machine occasionally to keep them looking brand new. I carry them to the court and change into them there. If players believe these shoes wear out too quickly it may because they wear them off the court on cement or gravel.

The BEST hard court shoes you will ever have. True to size. Great support without having too much paddingWish I had bought 5 pairs before they came out with the updated version. I’d do anything to go back in time and get a few more of these bad boys

The color is mismatched, 1 is new and the other is already discolored, yellowish and dirty, which is very disappointing but it’s too much of a hassle to return the item. The shoes anyhow, fit perfect and very comfortable hence still giving 4 stars.

Do not order 1/2 size larger, they will stretch a bit in the first few weeks of wear. V5 is the best pickleball shoe, most comfortable in arch, small break in period around ankle, but worth it! Do not buy V6

I find the shoe comes up too high and digs into me. Mostly on the inside part of the shoe. I keep trying to bend it back but it is annoying. I am wondering why New Balance no longer has the woman's 464 v4. In the last 6 months I have been in 3 countries and not one has any in stock. I think it might be discontinued but its a great shoe and i cannot find anything as nice

These are great shoes for Pickleball. They run true to size. The toe box is perfect. Not too wide or narrow. They are cooler than the other pair of New Balance, that I swap them out with, because they have the mesh toe. They offer solid stability and support. I will definitely be buying another pair.

I'm not sure why it is so difficult to find pickleball/tennis shoes. I have purchased and returned 5 pairs over the last 2 months. Not only are they hard to find - they have all been sized incorrectly and/or have no padding in the shoe. Which is what happened with this purchase. I ordered a 6.5 wide, usually I'm a 6 wide. They were too short and too tight. I have never ordered a size 7 shoe but I'm going to do it anyway because there are so few options at this point. At this price point you would expect a well made sneaker with adequate cushion. So frustrating! Maybe they'll work with socks that provide cushioning.

These were delivered to me July 6. It is now August 25. I ordered new ones in a different brand due to the tread smoothing out so quickly. I compares mine with many friends and no one could believe how smooth they got. They are extremely comfortable but I feel they definitely should last much longer!