New Balance is continuing to irk customers by making unnecessary changes to good products.  I compare my 846 to my old 845 and I'm pretty disappointed with what New Balance has done.  The 846 has a more pointy toe so the toe box is more narrow and less comfortable than the old 845.  For an athletic/walking shoe silly style should never compromise comfort and performance.  The shoes have a slightly higher rise on the rear that causes a mild irritation on my Achilles tendon, the old 845 did not.  New Balance is the only game in town because I have not been able to find another company that makes a size 12 1/2 in a double AA width, so I kept them because I need something to wear.  I would prefer a black shoe, unfortunately white is the only color available in my size.  The 846 is not unbearable but could have and should have been much better.