Besides the fact that these shoes are made in the good old USA, New Balance products have excellent quality and craftsmanship, and these shoes are no exception. They are my second pair and I took a chance ordering them from Amazon without first trying them, based on my experience and the availability of different sizes at the online store. Shoes arrived quickly and I was wearing them that same day. Great simple look, great comfort and perfect function. I wholly recommend these to anyone interested in good running or everyday wearing shoes. You won't be dissappointed.