First: I initially looked at this product because it is made in the USA. New Balance has 3 catagories into which all their shoes fall. 1. Imported 2. Assembled in the US 3. Made in the USA
Difference between Assembled in the US and Made in the US is simply if its over 70% of the material and labor that go into shoe is domestic then its MADE IN THE USA if its under 70% then its ASSEMBLED IN THE USA and everything else falls into IMPORTED.
I bought this shoe during an amazon sale for $112 (prime shipping) size 9-D. If you are unsure of the letter sizing its the width. you can find the widths on New Balance website.
These shoes are incredibly comfortable. Best sneakers Ive ever worn. Light and more breathable than any shoe ive ever worn. My feet tend to sweat quite a bit and these shoes keep them dry from the sweat. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone even if they pay full price on amazon or at a retail store.