I've worn the original 608s for years and loved them.  I am a larger woman with bad knees, I wear the men's shoe because the sole has more stability and less side to side rock.  They also have always had great cushion, even better for the knees.  The V2s are terrible, no cushion and little arch support, a real step down from the originals.  These v3's are much better. more width and better cushion than the v2s, not sure yet on arch support.  Caught a great sale at $44 for the white ones.