Unfortunately, I had to send back my North Seas. They were really nice in hand, but the v4 silhouette in a standard D width just doesn’t work for my feet. So if I want a v4, it’s core colorways for me. Bummer.
I like them a lot. Not quite as comfy as the v4, but a slightly less chunky silhouette IMO. I have a borderline narrow foot, so being able to grab them in a B width is also nice. And you can grab them on a pretty good discount.
I'm coming around on the upper of the v5, but I think the part that is putting me off is the midsole. It looks too basic, like they were working towards something like the v4 and just stopped. I'm all for simplicity, but it just needs "something."
I’m starting to come around on these. They look good. Wonder if they will give this same treatment to other models like the 998 or 1500, create a whole “budget” line?
FYI, Eastbay has numerous v4s between $99 and $129. Someone posted a code a few pages back in the Codes thread on the main forum that takes an additional 20% off that. I was able to get North Seas for $79.99 + tax with free shipping.
Thanks for the recommendation. I think I will go with my 993 size. That was what I was leaning towards, and your experience makes me think that will be the right call.