New Balance Sneakers Enable 64-Year-Old Shopper with Knee Pain to Jog

Growing up in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia tri-state area meant everyone you knew owned an abundance of New Balance sneakers, specifically the 990 V5s. It was a right of passage to be bestowed your first pair, which would quickly become your daily uniform. Many of my friends owned multiple of the same pairs, so they didn’t wear out so quickly. Back then, I opted out of the trend because I thought they looked too much like dad shoes, but how the tables have turned. 

I now own a number of New Balance styles and can see why both my classmates and celebs like Reese Witherspoon have designated the brand as their go-to for walking shoes — they’re extremely comfortable. So, I plan to add the New Balance 840 V5 Running Shoes to my collection while they’re on sale ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days on October 10 and 11.

The running shoe comes in four color combinations and sizes 5 through 13 with wide and extra wide options. These shoes have a lace-up design for easy on and off and a plush but firm insole that offers arch support and shock absorption. The outer mesh is stretchy and breathable, and the durable rubber sole provides great traction when traversing slick or uneven terrain.

I don’t need much convincing to buy these 840 V5 Running Shoes, but the nearly 600 five-star ratings with raving reviews certainly help. One shopper with low arches and bunions said these New Balance’s were the “best shoes ever” because of their “firm” and “flexible support.” They also mentioned that they have a “nice round toe box” that makes it easy to spread their toes, plus “excellent heel support.” 

A 65-year-old reviewer with plantar fasciitis and long-term knee pain walks and jogs five-plus miles in these 840 V5 Running Shoes, noting that they’re “keeping [them] going.” They also mentioned that the shoes “come in larger sizes,” “offer great support,” and “are durable.” A final shopper said these are “the most comfortable tennis shoes [they] own” and that they’re “a great running shoe straight out of the box.” They liked them so much, they bought two colors.

See more colors of the New Balance’s 840 V5 Running Shoes below and similar styles that are on sale ahead of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.