Comments: I loved the WCT 1003 -- so comfortable in the toe bed. The WCT 1004 with its redesign to give more support rubs my feet the wrong way. Very uncomfortable! Now I have to find a new style that my feet love. I keep hoping to find some source that still has the WCT 1003 in my size.
From: Laura, Honolulu, HI USA. 10/09

Comments: Everyone is right on the money with comments about "new, improved" New Balance WCT's. The 1001's are far superior to any of the subsequent experiments. Many of my tennis friends used to wear NB, but have quit with all of the changes which resulted in an inferior tennis shoe with a steep price tag. I miss my 1001's!
From: Barbara, Franklin, TN USA 09/09

Comments: They should bring back The 1001 Model. None of my tennis friends would ever buy this model. We all have switched to other brands.
From: Keiko, Singapore, 08/09

Comments: I am trying to replace my 1001's and have tried the WCT 1004 in both my usual size AND a size smaller and they are just not comfortable - stiff, poor support at the arch...just NOT like the 1001's which I LOVE! Why did you discontinue them?
From: Sheila, Ellicott City, MD 08/09

Comments: The 1004s are comfortable to wear but my feet have never ached like this before. I loved the 1001s as did half of my women's 4.0 team. Why does New Balance refuse to go back to that shoe?
From: Kathy, Whitmore Lake, MI USA. 8/09

Comments: Forgive me for 'shouting' at you, but PLEASE BRING BACK THE 1001. They were wonderful shoes, and no, the subsequent versions are NOT better or even similar. It's not necessary to keep changing what works. The 1001 was a very popular shoe and it would make good business sense for you to bring it back - you have a built-in market of people who miss that shoe.
From: Iris Mielonen, Austin,TX, USA 08/09

Comments: I wholeheartedly agree with Sherri from Tulsa, OK. The 1001s were the best. Subsequent updates have not fared well at all. Tried the 1004 and they are indeed too big. NB: Bring back the 1001s!
From: Donna, Saco, ME, USA 07/09

Comments: I have been wearing NB tennis shoes for several years and was surprised at the difference in fit with the WCT 1004. The shoe felt much bigger and wider than other NB shoes. I had to recheck the size as I felt that perhaps the a men's shoe had been sent in error (although that wasn't the case).
From: Marie, San Rafael, Ca, USA. 7/09

Comments: LOVED the 1003!! I think I have three or four old pairs in my closet. However, 1004 are horrible! My feet every morning after playing. I don't think they are supporting my feet properly. Bring back the 1003!!! Stop changing things! Change isn't always better!!!
From: Marlene. 7/09

Comments: I have purchased the 1001's, 1002's and 1003's in all of the same size 8B. Now, I try the 8B and it is too big, so I tried the 7.5B and it is too small. I go through these shoes every 3 months and they have been wonderful for cushion comfort and great arch support and awesome ventilation as well. I do not know what to do now since this is the only shoe that I know that works for me. New Balance needs to be consistent with sizing.
From: Ann, Danville, CA 07/09

Comments: I have purchased the New Balance 1001's, and 1002's for years in the same size. (I never bought any 1003's because I bought a year's supply of 1002's). I did, however, just purchase a pair of 1004's in the same size I always buy and found they were far too big, far too wide and very soft or "cushiony" - a "drastic" change. The earlier models were great tennis shoes with firm support, good ventilation and reasonable wearability; but most important, they were always consistently sized (!). If you want customers to be confident purchasing your product over the internet consistent sizing and product characteristics are key. I even tried a half size down to see if that might work, but the 1004 model is just too wide now in all of the sizes for me. Please consider these comments when designed your 1005's! Thank you.
From: Anne, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 07/09

Comments: The 1003’s were an improvement over the 1002’s, which were awful. But the 1001’s are still the winner. And the new 1004, another mistake! Will these designers get the message?? Go back to the winner, and sell a lot of shoes!
From: Sherri, Tulsa, OK, USA, 04/09

Comments: Love the shoe. I just switched from the Asics Gel Challengers 6.0. My main goal was to find another sneaker that wouldn't hamper my foot speed and more ventilation. My first experience with the WCT 1004, I played for three hours straight and they were awesome! Lightweight, plenty of ventilation, padding, and overall support. Great sneaker from someone who doesn't like change and plays around 10-15 hrs per week. I am curious to see how long they last considering I would replace my Asics Gel Challengers every 3 months.
From: Nancy, Cornwall, NY, USA. 4/09