My dog ate my last New Balance flops that I loved and had for almost 5 years.  Since they no longer make them I took a gamble on these.  I run 5 - 10 marathons a year and always look for something comfortable to put on for the long walk back to the car.  These are the perfect fit!  I also managed to get plantars facia in my right foot and the heel pain was unbearable.  So glad these came when they did because I believe that besides stretching, rolling and icing, walking around in these reduced my recovery time.  I can't say enough good things about new New Balance flops!