I had about worn out a pair of New Balance 576 shoes and bought the 577 as a replacement. I removed the standard insole and added&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Powerstep-Pinnacle-Orthotic-Insert-M-10-10-1-2-W-12-12-1-2/dp/B001334X88/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic Insert (M 10-10 1/2 W 12-12 1/2)</a>&nbsp;as well as a pair of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tuli-s-Heavy-Duty-Heel-Cups-Large-175-lbs/dp/B002YRZSNQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tuli's Heavy Duty Heel Cups - Large (175 lbs. +)</a>. Then when I'm ready to walk somewhere I'll pull on a pair of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Thorlo-Unisex-Thick-Cushion-Tennis-Crew-Sock/dp/B000GFGI5U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Thorlo Unisex Thick Cushion Tennis Crew Sock</a>&nbsp;and THEN on top of those I'll pull on a pair of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Thorlo-Unisex-Thick-Cushion-Running-Mini-Crew-Sock/dp/B000AFRUXU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Thorlo Unisex Thick Cushion Running Mini-Crew Sock</a>. The straps on this shoe could be longer, by the time I've got my feet in the shoes with two pairs of socks on it's not always easy to get the hooks and loops to fasten securely. Comfortable, good shoes out of the box, excellent shoes with the items I mentioned.