These are my first pair of New Balance running shoes. I'm fairly new to being a regular runner and before these always ran in Nike's, specifically LunarGlides and LunarGlide 3's. I thought those were good shoes for me and wanted the convenience of the built in Nike +. However, after continued knee/leg pain I started to look at other reviews and do more research. It turned out that they weren't the best shoes for me, as I have high arches and mildly over pronate.
I was not hoping to spend too much, yet wanted a good shoe. I was hoping for comfort, support, and adequate cushioning. These MR 890s are perfect. They seem extremely light, yet provide plenty of support. For under $60, they are definitely worth the money. I haven't had them too long (only about 50 miles), so I can't comment on the longevity of the shoes. However, I did run my first half marathon in them and they were great.