I've tried to save money getting cheaper brands but inevitably I suffer buyer's regret. Don't even try to go lower than the 993 of the New Balance brand. The New Balance salesman whispered when none of his co-workers were in hearing distance that the other models were junk and that this was the favorite brand of all the surgeons who stand on their feet all day.

I've been buying the 993 model for almost 10 years and I've noticed its size has changed a bit. Whereas I used to wear a 12 normal width, I now wear a 12.5 with a double E width.

I recommend taking off the stock laces and replacing them with "sport" laces so that the laces are less prone to untying when you're walking.