I am a courier for FedEx.  My route requires a lot of walking.  I have had foot issues in the past and my podiatrist told me to buy New Balance. I bought these and LOVE LOVE LOVE them!  I look forward to putting my shoes on at work every single day!  I have worn them every work day for a year with no issues.  I have noticed that others have said the tread has started to come off of theirs....but not mine and I work them hard!  I am so afraid these won't be available anymore so I have an extra pair put away.  I will say that I normally wear a 9.5 but had to return the first pair and size a whole size up.