I've worn many a shoe and New balance has served me well. Others blow out the sides or the support wheres out quickly, but these dogs don't quit! I held out buying a different pair again since another I tried let me down when this particular NB was nowhere to be found. I kept checking every week for 3 months until the price dropped from the 59.95 price down below 40.00 and struck with the speed of a cobra strike clicking add to my cart! Feels like heaven again. :)