Our verdict

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Great!

The CT300 v3 from New Balance makes all-day sneaker wear easy as a summer breeze. With its elegant use of colors and a classic vintage-style silhouette, the sneaker naturally completes looks, becoming a great addition to wardrobes everywhere. With style in check, the sneaker goes to town, logging steps effortlessly without breaking a sweat.

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  • Breathable for Summer
  • Comfy off the box
  • Great for all-day walking
  • Excellent colors
  • Classic vintage styling
  • Lightweight construction
  • Good for wide feet
  • Affordable price

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  • Lacks support
  • Visible sponge on the tongue

Who should buy the New Balance CT300 v3

The New Balance CT300 v3 is perfect for those who:

  • Want breathable sneakers that are comfy enough for all-day wear
  • Are on the hunt for retro-style sneakers that come in easy-to-match colorways
  • new balance 300 sneakersshoes wrt300sy wrt tennis-inspired sneakers New Balance FuelCell Propel RMX-skorna.

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If you want a sneaker with a tongue that doesn’t use exposed sponge material, check out the New Balance 300 or the Funktioner New balance Långärmad T-shirt Acclerate. If you want a sneaker that provides all-day support, the New Balance 725 ML725B Celebrate the New Balance 990v5 Launch.

The New Balance CT300 v3 shows off the beauty of classics

These sneakers have been described by wearers as “a really brilliant sneaker,” “so incredibly stylish,” and a “great vintage classic-styled tennis shoe.” One of them even said “I literally love these shoes so much I have not worn them” because they “don't want to dirty them.”

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Besides its silhouette, people praise its colors, specifically for being chosen in great combinations and for being easy to pair with several outfits. One sneakerhead shared that it’s a “great pair of shoes with jeans or sweats” while another loved how it was “perfect for office or happy hour.” 

A few loved the looks they were getting with these sneakers, one of whom said they “get plenty of compliments about these CT300V3.”

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Although some testers have designated these as “new court shoes for pickleball” and praised their board feel after using them for skating, the sneaker is primarily used for walking around. One tester says they “work well for city walks and lounging,” while another calls them their “comfy around town sneakers.”

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One wearer who uses them for more intensive walking calls them “the ideal walking shoes,” KANGAROO how comfortable they are even as they “walk around 15,000 steps a day living in the city.” Another echoes this sentiment, saying they are “comfortable even after miles of walking.”

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People were pleased with the width of the sneaker. One of them said found them “a bit wider” but was surprised about how good this felt on foot. A wider-footed wearer found said they were “having a hard time finding a shoe that fit me,” until they found this which they said seemed “bigger but definitely feel better,” absolutely stoked that they feel “no more foot pain.”

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The sneaker has also been praised to be lightweight by several wearers. In addition, a sneakerhead says they “will be great for summer as they have good ventilation,” contributing to wearability for long periods.

Comfy right off the bat

One tester said they were “comfortable right away,” which was echoed by another who wore them to the zoo and a farm on their first day with the sneakers, further sharing that they “were still so comfy at the end of the day.”

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The New Balance CT300 v3 comes at a wallet-friendly price

The New Balance CT300 v3 retails at $80, which is a lower price than that of the average summer New Balance sneaker at $110.

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The New Balance CT300 v3’s tongue is a dealbreaker for some

Its exposed sponge tongue which is part of its vintage motif was not appreciated by some reviewers. One of them said it makes the sneaker “look cheaply constructed” while another said it looks “like someone stole some foam from a used upholstery store.”

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Yet another reviewer shares that “the tongue is of such inferior quality that you probably hold it in shreds after putting it on and taking it off 10 times.”

The New Balance CT300 v3 could use more support

One tester shared they found that it lacks support.