If you are tired of wearing out your shoes, plopping down $100 every 8 months for a new pair, and struggle to find the right balance of durability and support, might I suggest the 993.

I stopped into my New Balance store solely because I desired a shoe made in the USA.  I explained to the clerk that I have flat, bony, narrow feet, severely pronate, and I wanted a shoe that would last a long time.  It came down to the 993 and one other shoe, but there wasn't much of a contest.

Secondly, a word about the reviewer - I only wore these to my gym (for almost 2 years!), and the occasional jog.  It wasn't until after I wore them out that I ran my first half-marathon, so I cannot speak to how many miles these would be good for.

Design - These aren't as flashy and stylish as mainstream running shoes; there's a throwback element to them that take them more to the "dad-shoe" end of the spectrum, but still not bad.  Just don't expect anyone to notice your new kicks when you arrive to aerobics.  At least the gray color hides dirt and discoloration after months of use.  Besides, you might check out some optional seasonal colors in&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/New-Balance-Men-s-M498-Heritage-Classic-Sneaker/dp/B000VV9EAU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">New Balance Men's M498 Heritage Classic Sneaker</a>, part of the New Balance Heritage Classic collection.

Support - these are undoubtedly the most well-built shoe I've ever used.  After two years, they still feel solid when I pick them up.  Others have complained that they might be a tad on the heavy side, but I found no real impedement to my exercise.

Breathability - I'd rate a 5 out of 10.  The toe shovel has a mesh exterior, but it's only found above several layers of over inputs, so it's not the most breathable.
durability - I used them for nearly 2 years.  Nuff said.

A few words of note.  First, I'm meticulous about shoe care, and I used cedar shoetrees inside them after every use, to soak up sweat and keep the shoe's form.  Secondly,  use shoe inserts for added cushioning.  I recommend the&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>.  It's better than using the factory insert.  Third, I suggest trying a pair on in a store.  As noted above, there are a variety of colors as part of the Heritage Classic collection, and I bought a second pair online after this one, and they didn't feel as solid as this first pair.  Be mindful of where and how you're buying them.