Lightweight, comfortable and breathable shoes great for recreational players seeking a good value option. This is the 2E Wide version.
If you are seeking a lightweight, comfortable court shoe at a great value, the New Balance 696v6 2E delivers. The upper material is supportive and breathable, with a blend of synthetic and mesh materials. A full length EVA midsole supplies plenty of comfort, and helps you to stay fresh during long hitting sessions. The outsole is constructed from New Balance's NDurance rubber compound, and reinforced in high wear areas for improved durability. This is the 2E wide version.
- Upper: Synthetic leather and mesh provides lightweight comfort and support.
- Midsole: Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning and support under foot.
- Outsole: NDurance rubber in a multi-directional herringbone tread pattern provides good performance on any court surface.
- Color: White / Black
Fit Details
| Length: | True |
|---|---|
| Width: | 2E Wide |
| Arch: | Low |
| Break-in: | None |
| Weight: | 12.9 ounces (size 10.5) |
Stock #: MCH696W6E
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Customer Reviews
RecommendedSo far so good!
So stiffI have a wide foot, so my shoe choices are really limited. The New Balance shoes always look so dope, and I love the color ways. This is the third time I have tried a pair of NB shoes and they kill my feet. Wear the my toes bend, it always feels so stiff, to the point that even walking in my living room trying the shoes on, hurts my feet.
ShoesI have 12 pair of New Balance shoes and this pair is as comfortable as my most favorite pair. Very light and gives exceptional support!
Wide, comfortable and good looking.Great option if you are looking for a wide and comfortable shoe. It is low to the ground so it lacks a bit of support but it compensates by being very comfortable and light enough to move quickly around the court with confidence.
New Balance MC696 - solid and comfortableThese shoes were great right out of the box. I bought the 2E width because of my duck feet, and they fit perfectly. Surprisingly, I never thought about having new shoes the entire time I started playing, which means that they had to be comfortable. I’ll definitely buy them again.
Great sneakersFor the price you cannot beat these sneakers for under $100 extremely comfortable where well light and I'm using them for pickleball I would highly recommend them a matter of fact I bought a second pair
NB shoesGreat looking shoe, but the construction has a little bit of a flat, thin feel rather than a thick support feel and it runs a full size smaller than listed. I ordered 13 and had to send it back and get a 14, but it was a great price, and the shoe is very comfortable and no problems on the court with movements or support.
Highly ComfortableShoe is very comfortable no breaking in needed.
Excellent cushioningVery pleased with the cushioning and traction. Really liked how I could run the laces in two different spots on the tongue of the shoe. It kept the tongue from sliding around during my match. And it is a light shoe. The only knock is that it is a little difficult to get on, but not real bad. For the price, if I can get 6 months out of it, I will definitely get another pair.
Comfortable shoeNo complaints here. Comfortable, good looking shoes. Seem to last.
Toe box ripsThe toe box has worn out in less than two months of use.
A 4 for tread life, otherwise 5 all around.This is a nice shoe for slightly wide feet. A few hours break-in at the most. Comfortable, not too bulky or long (many same size shoes run 0.5 inches longer) that might make you feel slower or sluggish on the court. Used primarily for singles play, this is a speedy shoe that is supportive, but not too bulky that you lose a feel for the court and that grippy feel you need when pivoting and changing direction. Only knock is that it doesn't last too long. 4 to 5 days a week of singles and it lasts me 2 months at the most.
Great Comfort for FeetI have notoriously bad feet. It's a research paper every time I need to find new sneakers. The FireFly New Balance Wide Fit is one of the few comfortable sneakers I can play tennis in. I have very flat and wide feet and I usually have to order a size larger and wear two pairs of socks to make something work. These fit my size. It is durable to play indoors and outside and they give my feet space to expand when playing. I have never been a big fan of New Balance products because they have always felt a little too heavy and too bulky for me but these change the mold. I will get two pairs in the future.
New Balance Tennis Sneakers.Very happy with the way Tennis Warehouse handled my return for a full refund of adidas sneakers. They were either marked with the wrong size… or something. Just didn’t fit. Replaced with New Balance (same size) fit perfectly. Happy customer!!!
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Wide foot happinessI got these men’s shoes because I’m a woman with wide feet and women’s shoes typically aren’t wide enough for me even when they say they’re wide. I use an insert so I need this extra room and these shoes have it. They are comfortable and I feel they are solid on the court.
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Tennis shoesFor tennis they were very comfortable, would recommend them.
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Love New BalanceGreat shoe! Comfortable and performs well on the court. Buying another pair.
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Excellent stability and lightweightThis is an excellent court shoe with a lot of stability. It is lightweight. It could be a bit more breathable, but great for all but the hottest days. The sizing runs just a hair small compared to most New Balance shoes. They feel like they are hard to get on, but once on, the sizing feels just right. However, this does provide more stability in the upper part of the shoe. The soles have the right amount of grip for sprinting around the court. So far the outsole durability is as expected (about 20 hours of play).
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New Balance MC 696v6 2EGreat shoe will definitely purchase another pair!
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