I moved away from New Balance basketball sneakers a while ago as they started to be designed for the "mature" crowd. Ordered these running shoes to give them another shot. WOW. They feel like they are made by a podiatrist for my grandfather. Running shoe...no, old guy slow walking shoes. Do yourself a favor if you actually plan on running. Go with Asics. These are fitted weirdly, curved upwards and feel like they are those shoes Kramer wore in Seinfeld. Not for me. Maybe my dad in 10 years.