Have been wearing this model New Balance for years and my feet love it. All my prior shoes were the white with blue lettering. I decided to venture into a new, earthier color and viewed the image carefully on-line. When it arrived, it was much more monotone, lacked any kind of sporty design and appeared as if the shoe had been dipped into a furry vat of dark chocolate ---- not very attractive, in my opinion. So I have sent them back (for free please note). Ultimately, as far as fit goes, these are a 10+ on my foot. Color/design is a matter of taste, so exercise yours with caution when selecting.