I'm a New Balance fan. They fit my feet. Their sizing is 1/2 size larger than normal - so if you wear 10.5 in your other shoes, get 11 NB. NB wear like iron. I have an old pair of NB 1220 running shoes (and cross trainers, and boots). After many years of being dedicated to running only, they then did many years of yard work, wash the car work, etc. They are just about to be retired... in a couple of more years. These 780s will eventually replace them as my work shoes. I just hit them with the high pressure washer and all the dirt and grass stains are gone. Don't try that with lesser shoes. These 780s look great with jeans and were so comfortable right out of the box on a long dog walk. They have lots of tread, like the boots. This is good for traction, but not for garden work... you'll end up an inch taller.