I've been buying shoes on amazon for a couple of years now since the local stores only seem to stock size 7 and size 14 with nothing in between. New Balance has been pretty consistent for me in fitting me well and I have normally been buying the white leather walking or cross trainers but wanted something not so white. These shoes are definitely comfortable, and are more comfortable than most of the white leather new balance shoes I've been buying. I walk at least three miles a day just in my dad to day commute and usually more. I'll buy another pair once this one wears thin.