THESE WERE RECOMMENDED BY NEW BALANCE WHEN I CALLED THEM.  WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WALKING IN THE 1123 STABILITY SHOE--MY CALFS, LEGS, AND FEET REALLY HURT FROM FAST WALKING.  THESE HAD NOT EVEN BEEN RELEASED ON THE NATIONAL MARKET EXCEPT TO A FEW PREVIEW STORES.  HOWEVER, BUY AMAZON --GOT A PAIR QUICKLY AND THEY ARE VERY NICE. THEY DO RUN BIGGER THAN THE 1123 IN THE TOE AREA.  HAVE BEEN WALKING IN THEM NOW FOR AT LEAST 2 MONTHS.  RUNNING/WALKING PAIN IS GONE!!! HOPE THIS HELPS YOU DECIDE.  THE RIGHT SHOE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOU.  IF YOU NEED HELP DECIDING ON A SHOE FOR YOUR NEED, CALL NEW BALANCE DIRECT FOR ADVICE.  FAST FORWARDING DOWN THE ROAD...HAVE WORN THESE SHOES SINCE THEY FIRST CAME OUT, NOW THEY ARE DISCONTINUING THEM WHICH IS UNFORTUNATE. BEST ALL AROUND SHOE HAVE EVER FOUND. CUSHIONING IS GOOD, ROOMY TOE BOX, AND THEY WORK GREAT FOR WALKING, RUNNING, AND EVERYDAY USE.  ONE OTHER POINT. MY SHOES HELD UP FOR A LONG TIME WITH ME WEARING THEM ALL DAY AND EXERCISING IN THEM AS WELL. WOULD HAVE TO SAY TO NEW BALANCE, BRING BACK WR840!