This is the first pair of 993's I've purchased, mostly because of the $140 price and the availability of 992's for around $70. I've worn 990's, 991's and 992's for over 20 years, and I have been running for about 40 years, usually 3-6 days a week, with mileage of between 2 to 9 miles per run, depending on injuries, etc. I had almost given up on running in the late 80's, when a friend who's dad owned a boot and shoe store, told me that I ought to try their New Balance line. I loved them, and their comfort and feel are the reason I'm still running today at 53 years old. I am a supronator (under pronator), meaning I land on the outsides of my feet instead of leaning toward the inside surface. Strange thing is I'm flat footed, which normally means a heavy pronator. These shoes have always been a blessing, because they support my feet away from the outside lean, and this stops a lot of pain problems. They are light, but have plenty of padding for footfalls, since I land on the heel and roll off my ball\toe area. In the summer, my shoes and socks are usually soaking wet from sweat when I'm done with my runs. These will dry nicely when I put them next to the AC\heater vents. But I found out a long time ago, if I take out the insoles and wash them in cold water in the washing machine, then air dry them, they hold up real well. (Hot water will destroy the glue that they're built with). I use Goop hand cleaner on them before laundering if they're really grungy, and they look brand new years later! Per mileage, I still have my last six pairs, which I normally get 300-500 miles out of comfortably before the soles become 'compressed' (not spongy enough to absorb shock)to the point of discomfort. Another thing I'll say is that with my 991's and 992's, as was mentioned in another review, is that the big toe area on my right foot will wear through and form a hole. After going back and looking at an old pair of early 990's, I found that NB had the leather toe area come back far enough to prevent that wear through the mesh. They've cheapened up that area by covering less of the toe area with leather, which allows the toe to raise in the mesh area. BAD IDEA, NEW BALANCE!! WHAT THE HECK WERE YOU THINKING?? Maybe good for sales due to quicker replacement, but my 15 year old 990's don't have holes because the leather was there to stop that. "Planned Obsolecense" maybe?? I will also add that the 993's are a great improvement over the 992's(!!) I've never liked my 992's (had at least a half dozen pair) as much as the 90's or 91's. They just didn't feel right or as comfortable in comparison with the older models. I figured it was the corporate "tweak it down to absolute crap, then dial it up just enough to be close, but still cheaper than before" mentality. Then raise the price, because it's 'the NEW model' and there is a large, loyal following who will buy it. As if consumers would be too dumb to notice. !@#%  It's also one of the only running shoes actually MADE IN THE USA these days, which guarantees a market from us union types (Ironworkers, Local 396 here) I will add, Beware of NB's other shoes which are marked "ASSEMBLED in the USA", not Made in the USA. Hey, New Balance, how about just making ALL of your shoes in the USA, and put a whole lot of people back to work?!? Anyway, I think these 993's are in direct response to all the people who were unhappy with the 992's, and letting New Balance know about it. But, I have to say that they've jumped back on the horse with the 993's. They've given us our old runners back!!